Opinion

RICHO’S TOP 10: Benching the West Coast skipper - if he overcomes his injury - for the rest of the season makes zero sense, here’s why.

MITCHELL JOHNSON: I am proud Queenslander but this is how I think the Maroons coach should have reacted to being called a ‘grub’.

WATCH: In Up Late, Ben Harvey counts down Australia’s 10 highest-paid CEOs, with one boss earning $115,000 a day. From retail, to media and mining, find out who made the list.

AHRON SHAPIRO: For years, Iran has played the entire world in this catastrophically dangerous game. Left with no other recourse, their bluff has finally been called.

WATCH: In Newsworthy, Ben O’Shea reveals why Optus copped a $100m fine. Plus, an expert explains why topping the Iranian regime may backfire and what’s behind WA’s horror flu season.

EDITORIAL: The war between Israel and Iran has reached what feels like a crossroads.

JENI O’DOWD: Governments must stop tinkering at the edges of homelessness and start addressing root causes: more affordable housing and real mental health support.

A Middle Eastern oil company’s bid to take over Australian gas giant Santos will have some wringing their hands, despite a long history of energy partnerships with foreign nations.

EDITORIAL: Was it really a surprise that the much-hyped meeting between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President Donald Trump was called off?

CATHERINE WEST: Our relationship with Australia will go from strength to strength to build a free and open Indo-Pacific.

ANDREW CARSWELL: Treasurer Jim Chalmers is aware of Australia’s productivity issue, now he must solve it.

DANE ELDRIDGE: Coaching Origin is a tough gig, and early success can, in fact, be a death knell — as the Maroons mentor is finding out the hard way.

AARON PATRICK: After being snubbed by Donald Trump, the Prime Minister will head back to Canberra with his tail between his legs and little to show from his hyped trip to the G7 summit.

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: The rugby convert may be second-guessing his career choice when the NSW Blues hit the field on Wednesday night.

KATE EMERY: Like fat free yoghurt and outdoor music festivals, Australia’s looming great wealth transfer sounds better on paper than reality.