Opinion

THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN: I can say with confidence that Donald Trump’s Gaza proposal is the single most idiotic and dangerous Middle East ‘peace’ initiative ever put out by an American president.

Trump’s Gaza plan is a crazy answer to a valid question

THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN: I can say with confidence that Donald Trump’s Gaza proposal is the single most idiotic and dangerous Middle East ‘peace’ initiative ever put out by an American president.

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Team Dutton can no longer afford to ignore the economy, subject matter the alternative prime minister is painfully uncomfortable with.

Coalition learning all the wrong lessons from Trump success

NICK DYRENFURTH: Team Dutton can no longer afford to ignore the economy, subject matter the alternative prime minister is painfully uncomfortable with.

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Leaders have lambasted two NSW Health workers who were stood down after they were filmed making threatening remarks about Jewish people.

Vile anti-Semitic nurse video shows how far we have sunk

EDITORIAL: The term ‘anti-Semitism’ — now so frequently used in our national discourse — isn’t a strong enough word to capture the despicable boasts of two NSW nurses made on a TikTok video circulating online.

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JENI O’DOWD: If Australia wants to be taken seriously as a world-class sporting nation, we should aim for Olympic venues that don’t double as wildlife documentary sets.

Dangerously dumb idea to use croc filled river for Olympics

JENI O’DOWD: If Australia wants to be taken seriously as a world-class sporting nation, we should aim for Olympic venues that don’t double as wildlife documentary sets.

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Changes to Federal law last week introduced five- and seven-year penalties for threatening violence against specific nationalities.

Cool delivery amplifies murderous message

The video of two NSW nurses spouting anti-Semitic rhetoric raises a deeply uncomfortable question for Australia: why do some immigrants carry conflict from their ancestral homelands to their new nation?

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The Jillaroos are inching closer to having their Tillies moment.

Jillaroos are on the verge of their ‘Tillies moment’

KIERSTEN DUKE: Taking women’s rugby league to Las Vegas is a gamble that is sure to pay off for the NRLW.

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Matildas superstar Sam Kerr has been found not guilty of racially abusing a London police officer.
ANDREW CARSWELL: Even if the RBA finally delivers some long-awaited interest relief next week, the Government would be unwise to gloat.

Why Albo shouldn’t treat a rate cut as a political lifeline

ANDREW CARSWELL: Even if the RBA finally delivers some long-awaited interest relief next week, the Government would be unwise to gloat.

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Anthony Albanese is confident of Australia’s trade ties with the US under the Trump presidency.

Trump trade sanctions would be a betrayal

EDITORIAL: Australia cannot afford to take it for granted that our long history of friendship with the US will be enough to win Mr Trump’s favour on tariffs.

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CAMERON MILNER: The formal campaign is days to a few weeks away and it’s showing all the signs of being a referendum on Labor and cost of living. None of that bodes well for Labor.

How Albo will squander two big wins headed his way

CAMERON MILNER: The formal campaign is days to a few weeks away and it’s showing all the signs of being a referendum on Labor and cost of living. None of that bodes well for Labor.

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Luka Doncic and Jimmy Butler were the biggest start to change teams before the NBA trade deadline last week.

What the AFL needs to steal from the NBA

JACKSON BARRETT: US sport does everything bigger and some might say better. There is definitely one area where the national game could follow suit.

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Anthony Albanese on the phone to Donald Trump.

PM’s quiet diplomacy chalks up tariff reprieve in Trump call

NICOLA SMITH: Anthony Albanese had a spring in his step on Tuesday. His quiet diplomacy may have won a stay of execution for Australia’s steel and aluminium sectors as the world braces for a 25 per cent tariff.

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Anthony Albanese’s talks with Donald Trump on tariffs will be a pivotal test for the Aussie PM.

EDITORIAL: Trump trade talks a pivotal test for Albanese

Australia has been dumped in the thick of Donald Trump’s trade war and the economic ramifications could be dire. 

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MICHAEL USHER: I’ve faced some nerve-racking experiences in the name of news. Dancing on national TV might be the toughest one yet.

Being a ‘yes’ man is no waltz, but the dance is worth it

MICHAEL USHER: I’ve faced some nerve-racking experiences in the name of news. Dancing on national TV might be the toughest one yet.

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Belle Gibson 60 minutes interview

Belle Gibson not only bad apple in wellness industry

Belle Gibson is the subject of Netflix’s Apple Cider Vinegar but it would be a mistake to walk away from this show believing she was the only bad apple.

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