Opinion

A ‘scientific, factual and unemotional’ presentation has set the stage for the major shift.

Australia should say no to uniformed groups who gather to glorify that ideology, recruit for it, and normalise it in our public square. 

Someone needs to grab hold of the economy’s reins and guide it through. So far, the Labor Government has shown little inclination to do so.

AARON PATRICK: The broadcaster’s deep, mellifluous voice, support for regular Australians and willingness to argue with callers turned him into the most powerful force in media in the pre-internet era. 

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: He will go down as one of the NRL’s greats, but the four-time premiership winner continues to flounder at the highest levels of competition.

CAMERON MILNER: It will take political courage that Sussan Ley may lack, but ending their commitment to net zero will be a point of difference the Liberals need to launch a comeback.

GEORGIE PARKER: I think it’s a terrific idea, but there is no getting away from this key issue.

JUSTIN LANGER: The chequered arrival dates, casual attire and low-key lead up, reflects the modern game - probably modern times - at least in England and Australia.

EDITORIAL: Labor governments tend to react peevishly to any criticism of rapid public sector growth. Pumping up public services may help Chalmers, but it’s bad news for everyone else. 

EMMA FREEDMAN: The warring spring carnivals have brought out the best on the track this year, putting an end to the debate about the future of racing.

MICHELLE GRATTAN: Could we see a repeat of Gough Whitlam’s 1975 sacking? As many have pointed out, the main characters are missing.

BEN HARVEY: Saying there is a good type of tax is like saying there is a good type of cancer. There’s not. Some taxes are less bad, though, and the GST is one of them.

EDITORIAL: Should the Liberals bow to Nationals net zero pressure, Ley’s leadership strife may be alleviated - temporarily.

MARK RILEY: Sussan Ley has found herself caught in a self-perpetuating cycle of manufactured instability that, if not broken, will eventually bring on a spill and drag down her leadership.

Georgie Parker runs a rule over the 10 sides that missed the AFLW finals.