Five concerned teachers explain why Labor's plan to increase the required ATAR to study teaching is not just wrongheaded, but regressive.
Crikey readers respond to the LNP's polling woes, Brexit and the future of streaming in Australia.
Welcome to the bumper holiday edition of Side View, in which my Crikey colleagues have joined me to curate their favourite pieces of writing, talking, reporting or filmmaking of 2018 (or, for some of us who cheated, other years). Whether you've got your feet up enjoying a break, or are back at it already, we hope you'll find plenty of entertainment in our recommendations, and we'll see you all in a couple of weeks.
Crikey readers discuss Bill Shorten, the ABC and the continued threat of wage stagnation.
Who, literally and figuratively, had the biggest cow of 2018?
Crikey readers discuss the NSW-federal Liberal split, mistreatment of job-seekers and the SA Marshall government.
Acclaimed novelist Alice Walker recommends David Icke, Andrew Broad's unfortunate tweet, and a logo designer's Freudian slip.
Crikey readers discuss the latest Nationals scandal and defamation law in Australia.
Crikey readers respond to the upcoming 5G NBN battle, Morrison's Israel push and the strange practice of freezing ourselves to be revived in the future.
Crikey readers discuss the government's proposed anti-corruption body and the Ruddock review into religious freedom.