Political

Strength in US shares have helped Australia's sovereign wealth fund deliver a bumper 12.2 per cent return in 2024, exceeding its 6.4 per cent growth mandate.

LATIKA M BOURKE: Donald Trump, in attacking allies before his foes, risks undermining American greatness to China’s advantage

ELLEN RANSLEY: The Coalition now has the highest male approval, as Labor loses its traditional vote from the working class man. Is Albo’s popularity with women enough?

His vocal opponents may think it’s the end of days, but The Donald is already shaping the world to his will — much to their chagrin.

CAMERON MILNER: If Albo wants unity this Australia Day, perhaps he could reflect on the weakness of his leadership and failures to stand up for voters, to call out threats against us and defend our values.

STEPHEN POLLARD: Nothing better illustrates why the Gaza ceasefire deal is so tenuous than the sickening scenes of three hostages running the gauntlet of a baying mob

JACKSON HEWETT: High immigration, unaffordable housing and falling disposable incomes were stirring voter anger in Trudeau’s Canada well before Trump’s meddling.

ANGUS TAYLOR: No matter how the prime minister or his treasurer try to spin it, there’s nothing ‘soft’ about this cost of living crisis, their buzz words and spending is sending us all broke.

SIMON BIRMINGHAM: We need a government that stops making matters worse through the endless sound of ‘kerching!’

CAMERON MILNER: Our PM just organised a jailbreak for convicted drug smugglers, wasting our money and scarce international political capital with one of our nearest neighbours.

Estonia’s Foreign Minister says Ukraine’s security is ‘absolutely’ in the Indo-Pacific’s interests — with troops the best way to discourage Russia.

JULIAN LEESER: Almost uniquely among nations, Australia has never discriminated officially against Jewish people. We must not take that for granted.

THE FRONT DORE: Many people feel this column is too harsh on Anthony Albanese. Maybe Albo’s critics have been getting it wrong. What if we were to look at him through the eyes of his super fans.

ANDREW CARSWELL: Tone-deafness isn’t a mere slip-up for Anthony Albanese — it’s becoming a defining trait. But his tennis faux pas probably won’t be the last one we’ll see this summer.

WARREN PEARCE: If the PM wants legislation that is good for the environment and good for business, then sit down with those most impacted