Keywords: Sydney Morning Herald
-
ENVIRONMENT
- Tony Smith
- 04 October 2024
The Forest Wars reveals how vested interests make life difficult for the scientists and activists who attempt to defend the environment, a war waged through deforestation on one hand and deception and obfuscation on the other. Linenmayer asks: if we continue to allow vested interests to drive deforestation, how long before the forests — and the future they promise — are lost beyond repair?
READ MORE 
-
AUSTRALIA
- Michelle Grattan
- 04 October 2024
5 Comments
Almost a year after the Voice proposal was defeated, blame and recrimination are still being thrown around, and the government is still reeling from Albanese’s overreach.
READ MORE
-
AUSTRALIA
- Erica Cervini
- 03 October 2024
11 Comments
From hostile rhetoric on campuses to targeted attacks against Jewish individuals and businesses, instances of antisemitic behaviour have spiked since last October. Understanding its implications is crucial for safeguarding communities.
READ MORE
-
ARTS AND CULTURE
- Gillian Bouras
- 20 September 2024
2 Comments
The End of the Morning provides a rich reading experience, showing the reader an Australia that has been largely lost. But most readers will have a sense of dissatisfaction: they will want more. An unfinished novel, and an unfinished life.
READ MORE
-
CARTOON
- Glen Le Lievre
- 18 September 2024
READ MORE
-
ARTS AND CULTURE
- Cherie Gilmour
- 16 August 2024
The Lion King roared onto screens 30 years ago, capturing hearts unlike any Disney film since. But as the entertainment giant stumbles, it's worth considering the enduring magic of Simba's story and why modern Disney has struggled to recapture that spark.
READ MORE
-
CARTOON
- Glen Le Lievre
- 13 August 2024
1 Comment
READ MORE
-
INTERNATIONAL
- James Massola
- 31 July 2024
3 Comments
The November election is shaping up to be a pivotal moment for Australia. With either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump at the helm of the United States, Australia could be affected in unexpected ways, from how we deal with China to trade policies and our relationships in the Asia-Pacific region.
READ MORE
-
CARTOON
- Glen Le Lievre
- 18 July 2024
1 Comment
READ MORE
-
INTERNATIONAL
- Gillian Bouras
- 04 July 2024
9 Comments
Digital dominance and the disappearance of print newspapers leaves older generations grappling with endless new tech. I still seek the tactile experience of newsprint — a challenge as publications move online. In an increasingly automated world, I’m not alone in reminiscing about the days when personal interactions were the norm.
READ MORE
-
CARTOON
- Glen Le Lievre
- 19 June 2024
READ MORE
-
INTERNATIONAL
- Jeremy Clarke
- 19 June 2024
3 Comments
In a significant thaw in Sino-Australian relations, Premier Li Qiang's visit to Canberra brought strategic agreements on education, climate change, and trade, and the promise of new pandas for Adelaide Zoo. Prime Minister Albanese emphasised cooperation and dialogue over confrontation, contrasting with the hawkish rhetoric of domestic critics.
READ MORE