Opinion

WATCH: In today’s Newsworthy episode, Ben O’Shea wonders why Peter Dutton has gone from imitating Donald Trump to wanting to ‘fight’ the US President.

KIERSTEN DUKE: The Bulldogs hooker loves a scrap but not as much as he loves a cheap shot. His antics are doing more than just endangering the safety of his rivals.

EDITORIAL: Donald Trump holds the ambitions of Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton in his hands — whether or not the US President knows it or cares.

With polls showing Independents will be kingmakers in a hung parliament on May 3, Ben Harvey reveals the hypocritical history of the Teals and the dirty places their campaign money comes from.

BEN McCLELLAN: The four-match ban seemed adequate back in January but now we have all seen the shocking footage of the brutal attack it seems pretty pissweak.

AARON PATRICK: The former prime minister praised the rise of “teal” independents in previously Liberal seats, including his own.

ANDREW CARSWELL: Appalled at the price of apples? Mortified by the cost of milk? Don’t fret, Anthony Albanese is going to fix it.

WATCH: In today’s Newsworthy episode Ben O’Shea unpacks the AUKUS Plan B options, Turnbull’s Trump impression and Peter Dutton’s campaign strategy.

KATINA CURTIS: Three big ‘known unknowns’ could knock Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton off their planned courses in this crucial first week of the election campaign.

WATCH: In Newsworthy, Anthony Albanese won’t cut a deal with the Greens, but do we believe him? Plus, a Chinese spy ship in Aussie waters raises questions about Albo’s leadership and is Roger Cook a kingmaker?

CAMERON MILNER: The Labor Party deserves a second term and shouldn’t be judged by their leader alone.

EDITORIAL: A hung parliament would leave Labor otherwise snookered. They’ll have no choice but to turn to the Greens. The minor party’s leader Adam Bandt is already licking his lips at the prospect.

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: The Manly skipper claims his exit is not about money but won’t say why he is leaving so the way this sorry saga is playing out will forever ruin his legacy at the club.

GEORGIE PARKER: Blues supporters just because your team is losing does not give you the right to abuse the players - especially those battling mental health issues - you can be a troll or a fan, pick one.

PAUL MURRAY: Rather than focus on the hard work of fixing our economy, Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton seem determined to auction off our future for votes.