Opinion

Anthony Albanese has called repeatedly for national unity — but it is he who is increasingly isolated due to his obstinate refusal to allow a royal commission into the Bondi terror attacks.

AARON PATRICK: NSW Premier Chris Minns won over his state with empathy and honesty. The Prime Minister’s bureaucrat speak turned Australian Jews against him.

GEORGIE PARKER: Was Bazball about playing better cricket or just feeling good while losing?

LATIKA M BOURKE: The boos and cheers said it all at Bondi. Two Labor leaders attended the same gathering, but only one was hailed, applauded, cheered and given a standing ovation. 

THE WASHINGTON POST: In the wake of such a terrorist act, it’s a sadly uncontestable truth that more could have been done.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Trump is a ubiquitous cultural presence, but there is no outward sign that he is an active participant in running the national government.

PAUL MURRAY: The slaughter of Australian Jews at an iconic beach is a vivid example of what happens when a nation loses grip on its shared social values.

LORRAINE FINLAY: Defeating anti-Semitism requires more than just stronger laws and effective enforcement. It also demands a cultural shift.

EDITORIAL: Like the surfers who paddled out into the Bondi waves at daybreak on Friday, we can choose to charge into the light.

PAUL RUBENSTEIN: If Australia wishes to remain the Lucky Country, then it must act strongly against anti-Semitism. The cost of doing nothing is unthinkable.

JUSTIN LANGER: It was the perfect song to help a nation heal in its time of need and the hijacking of this anthem needs to stop.

Jules Neale has released a statement after reports she was working through marriage issues.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Male disillusionment is the story of the recent decade. Here’s why young conservatives are so radicalized.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese answered questions about The Voice and climate change with more passion than a query about the worst terror attack on Australian soil.

EDITORIAL: Instead of relief, the overwhelming reaction to Anthony Albanese’s announcement on Thursday was one of profound disappointment.