Opinion

NEVILLE OWEN: The horrors of Bondi far outweigh the empty arguments against a royal commission into our worst terror attack on Australian soil.

EDITORIAL: Khawaja did himself a disservice by insinuating that commentary about his injury battles and recent poor run of form was somehow racially motivated.

CRAIG O’DONOGHUE: Brisbane will be crossing their fingers that Lachie Neale’s extremely public marriage problems don’t ruin their premiership dreams.

Neale, who is set to front a press conference at the Lions’ headquarters on Friday morning, has been at the centre of tabloid speculation about his marriage breaking down in recent weeks.

From Sydney Sweeney and Hugh Jackman to space travel, we just don’t love them as much anymore. Soz.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: In the 11 months since he was confirmed as health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr has wreaked steady havoc on the United States’ vaccination policies and programs. 

EDITORIAL: In 2026, the Prime Minister needs to drop the deflection and get a new tactic. 

JENI O’DOWD: Leaders have given up any pretence of accountability, even when it matters most.

Get a good look at this champion Aussie side because it’s about to change beyond recognition 

EDITORIAL: Make no mistake, the reason Mr Albanese does not want to call a royal commission is because he knows it would be disastrous for his own political fortunes

STEPHEN ANTHONY: Albanese has committed to backing Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop, but this means the rest of Australia will have to bail out the broke Victorian Government and its major infrastructure plans.

It’s time to put four-day Test matches on the table again to ensure the longevity and sustainability of the red-ball game.

In his first column for The West Australian, former Australian batter Greg Blewett reveals why the wild MCG pitch is only part of a big issue with the country’s Test venues.

Former Australian batter Greg Blewett reveals why the wild MCG pitch is only part of a big issue with the country’s Test venues.

DVIR ABRAMOVICH: A royal commission will not heal all wounds. But if we want an Australia where soldiers are not needed to escort children to school, then we must be willing to examine how we lost our way.