We have the skills and raw materials to be at the forefront of battery-powered vehicle production – now we need the political will.
Considering the low expectations generated by the small-target campaign that carried Labor leader Anthony Albanese to victory in the May federal election,his party’s first 100 days in government have been remarkably lively.
The longer the war goes,the clearer it becomes Vladimir Putin must not get away with starting an invasion and seizing the territory of a sovereign state.
Each Wednesday evening the newsletter features our best pieces of the week,our most read,Letters to the Editor,puzzles and Age editor Gay Alcorn’s letter to subscribers.
Russia’s seizure of a nuclear power plant is evidence that increasing reliance on the energy source would carry risks even beyond the familiar ones.
Australia urgently needs a comprehensive plan to reach the goal of a greener,cheaper energy system.
Victoria’s hospital emergency departments are in a critical condition.
There is not a single openly gay footballer in the top-flight male competition,and there never has been.
A redevelopment of the ageing Great Southern Stand should be accelerated to ensure the venue keeps pace with gleaming interstate venues.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison stresses that on the “best medical advice”,we need to “push through” and open up despite being forced to “ride the wave” of Omicron infections.
While the new year will bring a continuing rise in Omicron infections,there is no need for panic.