Editorial

EDITORIAL: We must disrupt the terrible pattern of anti-Semitism by intervening to stamp out hate speech before it has a chance to distort into violence. 

EDITORIAL: Deep down, Anthony Albanese is still the Labor warrior who once declared ‘I like fighting Tories’.

EDITORIAL: Mr Albanese should have called the inquiry a long time ago. But he has come to the right position in the end.

EDITORIAL: To set terms of reference of the expected inquiry too narrowly would be a backward step.

EDITORIAL: Albanese must finally see what the rest of the nation sees and agree to a royal commission into Bondi.

EDITORIAL: It is clear the ramifications of the United States’ action in Venezuela extend far beyond Central and South America.

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

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

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

EDITORIAL: The Government’s flimsy justifications for its refusal to hold a Federal royal commission into the Bondi terror attack are growing ever more incredulous and insulting to victims.

In this atmosphere of tension and sorrow, let Christmas be a circuit breaker. Reflect on the tragedy of what has occurred, but do not allow the anguish to engulf you.

EDITORIAL: Where Minns has shown contrition, readily conceding his own mistakes in confronting the scourge of anti-Semitism, Albanese has exhibited defensiveness.

Anthony Albanese has called repeatedly for national unity — but it is he who is increasingly isolated due to his obstinate refusal to allow a royal commission into the Bondi terror attacks.

EDITORIAL: Like the surfers who paddled out into the Bondi waves at daybreak on Friday, we can choose to charge into the light.

EDITORIAL: Instead of relief, the overwhelming reaction to Anthony Albanese’s announcement on Thursday was one of profound disappointment.