Opinion

AARON PATRICK: The Treasurer is urging professional investors to put their money in Australia. His policies are driving capital away.

DANIEL MULINO: The government says Australia’s democracy depends on strong, sustainable journalism and is moving to ensure major digital platforms pay fairly for the news content they use.

EDITORIAL: An anti-net zero stance will render the Liberals unelectable to a certain class of voters, but if they can show Australians a credible and affordable energy plan, the tide may turn.

BEN HARVEY: Politicians have been lying about climate change for 30 years, so why the sudden compulsion to tell the truth now? 

The News Bargaining Incentive will encourage recalcitrant tech companies to reach deals with local news publishers or face tax penalties. It’s something we need now more than ever.

MITCHELL JOHNSON: It’s not the curator’s responsibility to make a Test match drag out - that’s the players’ job.

The career of Sydney Sweeney seems like a foretaste of a shallow future. From jeans to memes, Sweeney is a big cultural presence but her films continue to have little cultural impact.

Ben Harvey delivers some brutal advice to Sussan Ley after the Coalition failed to reach a policy decision on net zero.

EDITORIAL: Sussan Ley’s name will be added to the long list of Australian leaders who’ve met their demise as a result of climate policy.

JENI O’DOWD: The Liberal leader is going down faster than the proverbial sinking ship, talking about net zero targets, nuclear energy and family values.

DANE ELDRIDGE: We have all moved on from Sandpapergate, except the Barmy Army, who have some misguided notion that their taunts will make any difference as Australia smashes their team during the Ashes.

Ben Harvey outlines the events leading to Gough Whitlam’s dismissal and explains why the current US Government shutdown is a reminder of where Australia was headed when the Governor General intervened.

Many of those present to hear Greg Melick’s Remembrance Day address at Canberra’s Australian War Memorial had hoped the debate over the nation’s defence funding had died out. 

AARON PATRICK: To promote social cohesion, Australia should emphasise the importance of its military history and how it shaped the national character.

Every player wants the chance to end their career on their own terms. Will the injury plagued Aussie skipper get that option?