Analysis & Opinion

With Jared Waerea-Hargreaves announcing his departure from the Roosters there's just a handful of NRL players left who debuted in the first decade of the 2000s. Who will be the last man standing?

Getting in early with cutting-edge and developmental military programs can yield huge benefits, and involves expensive gambles, but recent global events have shown the option of deploying surface vessels without humans could prove invaluable, writes Andrew Greene.

The extraordinary way working from home has transformed our labour market means it shouldn't be seen as a "favour" to workers, but as a favour to us all, writes Leonora Risse.

Both Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton will be sweating on the outcome of the March 2 by-election. It will determine their immediate political fortunes and the all-important momentum for 2024, writes David Speers.

Brad Banducci will be remembered for his TV interview walkout, but in his years in the top job he's delivered Woolworths bumper profits, writes Four Corners' Angus Grigg and Elise Potaka.

Disturbing news has emerged about mulch containing asbestos in parks, schools and homes in NSW and possibly Canberra, with concern over the risk to human health. But dogs love to sniff, dig and roll on the ground — placing them at risk, too, writes Chiara Palmieri.

Papua New Guinea's fuel supply is once again in crisis, joining a growing list of national challenges facing Prime Minister James Marape ahead of a vote of no confidence in his leadership. But there is reason to believe he will survive, writes Tim Swanston.

Handing in her resignation at the airport as the police minister was about to fly out is arguably the very definition of a shock announcement, but speculation about Katarina Carroll's future has been rife in recent weeks.

Every new NRL season brings a fresh crop of rookie sensations. Nick Campton lists the five young players set to make an impact in 2024. 

As Taylor Swift takes over Australia in her Eras Tour, her presence in the NFL has brought more girls and women into the game, but it hasn't changed the harsh reality of the culture in many men's professional sports, writes Kasey Symons.