Opinion

There was nowhere to hide as the destruction wreaked by Donald Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs reached the Australian stock market. 

CAMERON MILNER: The Liberals so far have failed to give a cogent reason to voters that they have any better plan than Albanese for a way back to prosperity and low inflation for our nation.

ISABELLE MULLEN: As China ramps up its activities in our region, it has become crystal clear that the 2015 decision to flog off the Darwin Port was a massive mistake.

WATCH: In Newsworthy, Ben O’Shea unpacks Peter Dutton performing a Simone Biles-worthy backflip on his working from home policy, and chats to Latika Bourke about Labor’s demolition job on the Opposition Leader.

AARON PATRICK: An expensive battle over an endangered stingray-like fish has dominated the election campaign in the island state.

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: The Penrith superstar could have love and money if he was to go down this path, which would shock the NRL world.

GEORGIE PARKER: West Coast supporters have every right to be upset over the Mitchell meeting, but their skipper maybe isn’t the only one to blame.

MITCHELL JOHNSON: An ‘ashamed and embarrassed’ Oscar Allen was very apologetic this week and a few days on, I’m still not sure he had much to apologise for.

PAUL MURRAY: Everyone is so consumed with panicking about Donald Trump that we seem to barely notice other pressing problems much closer to home.

EDITORIAL: Anthony Albanese says he will do what is necessary to stand up for Australian interests. At the moment, his actions don’t appear to match up to that rhetoric.

WATCH: In Newsworthy, Albo takes a tumble like financial markets after Trump’s tariffs. Ben O’Shea also looks at Labor’s surprise strategic reserve of critical minerals and finds out what Dutton is doing in WA.

MARK RILEY: Whoever wins this election will have to go to Washington as soon as possible to eyeball the President and argue Australia’s case.

MITCHELL JOHNSON: Cricket Australia’s contract list has renewed speculation on who they are favouring to anchor the middle order against England next summer.

RICHO’S TOP 10: Carlton face a monumental task against old rivals Collingwood tonight, but if they are to succeed they need to overcome this issue which continues to plague their season.

EDITORIAL: In this environment, it’s imperative that Australians have a leader who is always prepared to stand up for the nation’s interest, against any foe — or even so-called friend.