Editorial

Donald Trump is performing to his MAGA fans at home who are still cheering on his tough “America First” agenda, even as it threatens to send that nation into recession. 

Business still in the dark as Trump’s tariff D-Day looms

EDITORIAL: Barring a last minute miracle, it appears certain that Australia will not be spared from Donald Trump’s tariff binge which is threatening to destabilise the world economy. 

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The next phase of Mr Trump’s trade war against the world — 25 per cent tariffs on all aluminium and steel imported into the US — is due to come into effect on Wednesday.

As TC Alfred bears down, another storm’s brewing

EDITORIAL: As Australians focus their nervous gaze on Cyclone Alfred as it continues to steam its way towards south-east Queensland, another potentially more destructive storm is brewing.

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Big Waves at Curumbin Vikings Surf Club on the Gold Coast.

Australia holds its breath as Cyclone Alfred bears down

EDITORIAL: As we wait to find out just how bad the impact of Cyclone Alfred will be, take reassurance in the fact that we have been here before and we have come through. 

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President Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine during their meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Feb. 28, 2025.

Take nothing for granted in age of uncertainty

EDITORIAL: These are nervous times, for Australia and the world. Europe sits on a knife-edge, waiting to see if Donald Trump will make up with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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In this age of anxiety, Australians want clarity and strength from their leaders. So far, they’ve received little of that from Anthony Albanese.

Task ahead for Albo as anxious age demands strong leadership

EDITORIAL: In this age of anxiety, Australians want clarity and strength from their leaders. So far, they’ve received little of that from Anthony Albanese.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 2: (L-R) Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and France's President Emmanuel Macron hold a meeting during a summit at Lancaster House on March 2, 2025 in London, England. Following this week's meetings between Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, and US President Donald Trump, a meeting convenes in London with European leaders to discuss future peace in Ukraine. (Photo by Justin Tallis - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Why the Western world should be grateful to Ukraine

EDITORIAL: Clearly, Donald Trump wants Ukraine to fold to Russia. That would be a catastrophe for the Western world, even if Mr Trump is too busy hero-worshipping Putin to see it. 

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Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke’s national citizenship roadshow ahead of the Federal election looks like a blatant attempt to stack key seats with friendly voters.

Tony Burke’s pre-election citizenship drive stinks

EDITORIAL: Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke’s national citizenship roadshow ahead of the Federal election looks like a blatant attempt to stack key seats with friendly voters.

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EDITORIAL: All deception does is feed into the perception of Anthony Albanese and his Government as weak and untrustworthy and perpetuates a feeling of unease. 

Labor has a fundamental problem with the truth

EDITORIAL: All deception does is feed into the perception of Anthony Albanese and his Government as weak and untrustworthy and perpetuates a feeling of unease. 

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EDITORIAL: Instead of calling China out for its dangerous antagonism, Anthony Albanese is sticking by the fantasy that all is well in our relationship.

It’s time trite Albanese called out China aggression

EDITORIAL: Instead of calling China out for its dangerous antagonism, Anthony Albanese is sticking by the fantasy that all is well in our relationship.

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Fatima Payman ’s comments about Iran are a betrayal.

Payman’s ignorant Iran comments show she’s lost the plot

EDITORIAL: Fatima Payman’s comments about Iran are a betrayal of women there and around the world whose rights are abused by authoritarian governments. 

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EDITORIAL: Australians want strong leadership to guide them through these tumultuous times. Instead, they’ve got Anthony Albanese.

PM found wanting as voters look for strength

EDITORIAL: Australians want strong leadership to guide them through these tumultuous times. Instead, they’ve got Anthony Albanese.

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US President Donald Trump has called Ukraine President Colodymyr Zelensky a 'dictator'.

Trump’s reversal on Ukraine heralds era of no guarantees

EDITORIAL: Donald Trump’s provocative and error-filled social media post, which came as Ukraine was left out of settlement talks between US and Russia, is an abrupt departure from strong support for Ukraine. 

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The delay has again called into question the Federal Government’s priorities, and Ms Plibersek’s ability to properly weigh up a project’s economic and social benefits against its environmental risks. 

Plibersek’s Woodside delay has industry on edge

EDITORIAL: After 40 years, gas resources in the North West Shelf are dwindling. Opening up new gas fields to the north could extend the project’s life. But its success is under threat.

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ declared it was the “rate relief that Australians need and deserve”.

Rate cut might not deliver relief to Labor

EDITORIAL: There’s a danger that the RBA’s decision to cut rates will do more to remind mortgage-holders of just how much their repayments have risen than it will to overwhelm voters with feelings of gratitude.

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