Opinion

EDITORIAL: In 2026, the Prime Minister needs to drop the deflection and get a new tactic. 

JENI O’DOWD: Leaders have given up any pretence of accountability, even when it matters most.

Get a good look at this champion Aussie side because it’s about to change beyond recognition 

EDITORIAL: Make no mistake, the reason Mr Albanese does not want to call a royal commission is because he knows it would be disastrous for his own political fortunes

STEPHEN ANTHONY: Albanese has committed to backing Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop, but this means the rest of Australia will have to bail out the broke Victorian Government and its major infrastructure plans.

It’s time to put four-day Test matches on the table again to ensure the longevity and sustainability of the red-ball game.

In his first column for The West Australian, former Australian batter Greg Blewett reveals why the wild MCG pitch is only part of a big issue with the country’s Test venues.

Former Australian batter Greg Blewett reveals why the wild MCG pitch is only part of a big issue with the country’s Test venues.

DVIR ABRAMOVICH: A royal commission will not heal all wounds. But if we want an Australia where soldiers are not needed to escort children to school, then we must be willing to examine how we lost our way.

EDITORIAL: The Government’s flimsy justifications for its refusal to hold a Federal royal commission into the Bondi terror attack are growing ever more incredulous and insulting to victims.

LARA WILLIAMS: There’s plenty of good news on emissions, if you look at the bigger picture.

This Sabalenka-Kygrios exhibition match did nothing for women athletes who have fought for equal pay and respect.

Free speech in Australia is increasingly regarded as a boutique luxury to maintain community harmony in a multicultural society. NSW Premier Chris Minns made that clear this week.

In this atmosphere of tension and sorrow, let Christmas be a circuit breaker. Reflect on the tragedy of what has occurred, but do not allow the anguish to engulf you.

JENI O’DOWD: Everyday life has resumed, but not cleanly. Something is off. I find myself randomly hugging my kids throughout the day and scanning crowds when I leave the house.