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With the former Labor leader announcing his retirement from politics, Esquire columnist Ben Jhoty recalls how a jog around Sydney with ‘Bill’ revealed a side of the man at odds with his public persona

Dadbods, dad core, dad cinema . . . using ‘dad’ to preface pursuits and hobbies is a surefire way to render something instantly daggy or culturally benign. Is it all becoming a bit of a (dad) joke?

From hustle culture to quiet quitting, our relationship to work is ever changing. So how will Australia’s landmark new legislation impact the way we operate out of hours?

Amid the gold rush at the Games, Esquire columnist Ben Jhoty asks: are our silver and bronze medallists being overlooked?

Recently, The Rock left Esquire a voice note, discussing the Australian launch of Teremana Tequila, while offering a masterclass in brand building and the conscious pursuit of legacy. Trust us – it’s worth listening to

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has tried to use identity politics to undermine his opponent, Kamala Harris. But while attempts to weaponise race are deplorable, identity is a very personal and often complicated equation

Aura, or charisma, is difficult to quantify, though we all know it when we see it. And on no stage does athlete aura have more currency than the Olympic Games