Opinion

CAMERON MILNER: The Liberal Party thought outside the box to dump net zero. Now it needs to do the same with its leadership and bring back Josh Frydenberg.

GEORGIE PARKER: The fact there is now a game in Melbourne shows what an utter failure the concept has become.

AARON PATRICK: As the party’s support crumbles on the left and right, conservatives Angus Taylor and Andrew Hastie have emerged as the leading contenders for the next leader.

One of Australia's brightest stars has opened up about the darkest moment of her life.

AARON PATRICK: Labor accused the Liberals of turning into a party of extremists. By the Liberal leader’s concern about the cost of air-conditioning this summer sounds like sensible politics.

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.