Opinion

Trump flips the script on Putin with arms boost to Ukraine and global warning shot.

Putin miscalculates Trump’s loyalty as former ally flips

MAX BOOT: Trump has promised more weapons, new tariffs and even a deadline for peace — a move that could mark the beginning of a radically different approach to Putin’s war.

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Anthony Albenese and Donald Trump

Punters couldn’t give a toss about Albo’s diplomacy flaws

ANDREW CARSWELL: The very chaos critics hoped would expose Albanese’s flaws in US diplomacy is instead helping to recast him as a steady leader.

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Melbourne midfielder Tom Sparrow after Sunday’s incident with Tristan Xerri.

The best in the business have read Xerri clash wrong

SOPHIE GANNON: Over the last 48 hours, the footy world has debated Sunday’s ‘nasty’ incident between North Melbourne’s Tristan Xerri and Melbourne’s Tom Sparrow, and I’ve been shocked at some of the takes.

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Our onerous tax system is weighing us down. A simplified, agile system would free up the owners of the enterprises to redirect more time and capital into their businesses.

Australia must simplify its tax system to boost productivity

EDITORIAL: Our onerous tax system is weighing us down. A simplified, agile system would free up the owners of the enterprises to redirect more time and capital into their businesses.

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Superman is in cinemas on July 10.

‘Woke’ Superman is an American tradition

THE WASHINGTON POST: Every generation gets the superhero it needs to give hope against despair.

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The power over childcare decision should be put back in the parents hands.

Fix childcare: put power and money back in parents’ hands

CAMERON MILNER: Childcare reform will only occur when the sector manages its relationship with parents, the money and the power should be returned to the parents of Australia.

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Nathan Cleary may miss Kangaroos selection after his Origin performance.

Origin selection call will damage great’s legacy

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: Nathan Cleary should never have played State of Origin III.

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Dr Chris Webster.

Why we shouldn’t judge doctor who diagnosed mushroom murders

I am not sure whether to slap him, give him a hug, or both. I always feel that way when confronted with naive colleagues who have come unstuck by publicly sharing their inner trauma monologue.

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Maintaining Australia’s close economic and strategic ties with the US is of crucial importance. Yet to Anthony Albanese, it all seems a bit of a joke. 

Enough of the silly games on US relationship

EDITORIAL: Maintaining Australia’s close economic and strategic ties with the US is of crucial importance. Yet to Anthony Albanese, it all seems a bit of a joke. 

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Trump’s copper move is baffling and Australia’s right to be nervous.

A copper tariff we didn’t ask for, consequences we wear

BEN HARVEY: It’s the kind of policy that sounds tough, fixes nothing, and risks triggering a chain reaction — one that circles straight back to Australians’ savings.

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Billy Slater celebrates winning with captain Cameron Munster after game three of the State Of Origin series.

Brave Munster stirs memories of Aussie Test star tragedy

MITCHELL JOHNSON: Queensland’s stirring State of Origin triumph will long be remembered for the contribution of captain Cameron Munster, who played just days after the death of his father.

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Ben Harvey explains why just about every Australian’s retirement savings could take a hit because of Donald Trump’s latest tariff tantrum.

The REAL danger of Donald’s tariffs to Australia

Ben Harvey explains why just about every Australian’s retirement savings could take a hit because of Donald Trump’s latest tariff tantrum.

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The new anti-Semitism report is a work of moral heft, demonstrating a 300 per cent rise in anti-Semitism, that must be stamped out.

Anti-Semitism report must be a line in the sand

EDITORIAL: The new anti-Semitism report is a work of moral heft, demonstrating a 300 per cent rise in anti-Semitism, that must be stamped out.

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As antisemitic attacks escalate across Australia, a bold national plan has been released.

Anti-Semitism is no longer hidden, and neither can we be

DVIR ABRAMOVICH: Australia is facing a dangerous rise in anti-Semitism, and the government’s new plan must be a turning point, not just a promise.

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