It could be one of the great moments of modern history which delivers the Iranian people freedom from an Islamist regime which has brutally repressed them.
There are growing signs that the economic policy wagon is not rattling along smoothly as Labor forecast before its re-election, but is going off the rails.
While the new-look Opposition was looking forward and moving to address some of the real problems facing the nation, the Government was still looking backwards.
Good policies, good candidates, good communication, managing relations with the Nationals and plain old smart politics will be needed to claw back disgruntled conservatives.
Whether or not Mr Taylor is the solution is a matter for the Liberal party room to judge. But what must be avoided is another round of leadership instability after Friday.
EDITORIAL: At Bondi Beach — that most Australian of places — Jews were gunned down on December 14 just for being who they are. That’s why Isaac Herzog is here.
EDITORIAL: It is clear that the Government is a key driver of inflation — and by extension, interest rates. It is incumbent on the Government to deliver an antidote.
EDITORIAL: Australians are being told to buckle up as the RBA may have to hike rates four times across the next two years, based on inflation forecasts.
EDITORIAL: It seemed like it was all he could do to restrain himself from punching the air in triumph before he made multiple jabs at his opponents’ leadership and Coalition confusion.