Opinion

AARON PATRICK: The broadcaster’s deep, mellifluous voice, support for regular Australians and willingness to argue with callers turned him into the most powerful force in media in the pre-internet era. 

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: He will go down as one of the NRL’s greats, but the four-time premiership winner continues to flounder at the highest levels of competition.

CAMERON MILNER: It will take political courage that Sussan Ley may lack, but ending their commitment to net zero will be a point of difference the Liberals need to launch a comeback.

GEORGIE PARKER: I think it’s a terrific idea, but there is no getting away from this key issue.

JUSTIN LANGER: The chequered arrival dates, casual attire and low-key lead up, reflects the modern game - probably modern times - at least in England and Australia.

EDITORIAL: Labor governments tend to react peevishly to any criticism of rapid public sector growth. Pumping up public services may help Chalmers, but it’s bad news for everyone else. 

EMMA FREEDMAN: The warring spring carnivals have brought out the best on the track this year, putting an end to the debate about the future of racing.

MICHELLE GRATTAN: Could we see a repeat of Gough Whitlam’s 1975 sacking? As many have pointed out, the main characters are missing.

BEN HARVEY: Saying there is a good type of tax is like saying there is a good type of cancer. There’s not. Some taxes are less bad, though, and the GST is one of them.

EDITORIAL: Should the Liberals bow to Nationals net zero pressure, Ley’s leadership strife may be alleviated - temporarily.

MARK RILEY: Sussan Ley has found herself caught in a self-perpetuating cycle of manufactured instability that, if not broken, will eventually bring on a spill and drag down her leadership.

Georgie Parker runs a rule over the 10 sides that missed the AFLW finals.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: One Jewish group decided to analyse the series. The discussion turned to the main critique of the show’s first season: its portrayal of Jewish women. 

EDITORIAL: Donald Trump couldn’t have dreamed up a better foil for his MAGA faithful to concentrate their ire upon if he tried. 

JENI O’DOWD: Andrew’s scandal could have fomented republican ideology in Australia. Charles’ deft handling has prevented that.