Ballooning public service is no fix for stagnant growth
The balance of the economy is tipping too far to big government.
Editorials
Trump exit exposes climate folly
Our enthusiasm to lead is out of sync with what is really going on.
‘Never again’ a fainter hope
It is inevitable, sadly, that Jews have been warned about the dangers of travelling overseas.
Beijing’s Solomons strategy has outflanked Canberra
The most influential anti-Beijing voice in the Solomons can’t even get a meeting with our high commission. That does not reflect well on the Albanese government.
Open justice is worth fighting for
Rather than become social activists, courts must be wary of taking fashionable stands.
VC winner risked all for his mate
The VC ‘speaks to Private Norden’s courage and selflessness in the heat of battle, his ongoing legacy and the bravery of generations of our service personnel’. Lest we forget.
World recognises stronger hand at the tiller in the US
West’s arch-enemies, such as Iran, are reacting to Donald Trump
Wallabies come powering back
This is how it used to be, so often and for so long. Sealing a 42-37 victory over old rivals England, with a try in the 84th minute in front of 82,000 rugby fans at Twickenham.
Amsterdam’s night of shame
It beggars belief that Kristallnacht has been repeated, 86 years on
Making a virtue of politics driven by common sense
An already weakened environmental, social and governance agenda globally will be pushed further into the background by the second Trump victory.
Managing $1.3bn white elephants
The costly and so far futile legacy of Melbourne’s Centre for National Resilience will only deepen that public sense of frustration and mistrust.
Trump gives us a reminder of what voters care about
The music has changed away from progressive interests of climate and woke identity politics and back to a focus on strength and the celebration of economic and technological exceptionalism.
Economic message from US result
Prosperity and living costs are the most potent issues for most voters. The adverse consequences of excessive public sector spending will be a major campaign theme in Australia.
German chaos will hurt Ukraine
Europe’s security will be seriously weakened if Germany is unable to provide the crucial help Ukraine needs and deserves.
Triumph of tenacity ushers in a new Trump era for US
The MAGA movement is a repudiation of the left’s woke agendas. Voters will not forgive parties that ignore economic reform, fiscal responsibility and cutting big government, leaving the pursuit of growth and prosperity to parties of the centre-right.
Government must act to protect
The Albanese government urgently must find a way to safeguard the community in the wake of the High Court’s latest striking down of monitoring of former immigration detainees – and the courts must co-operate.
Netanyahu’s destabilising decision
The Israeli Prime Minister must answer charges that in firing defence minister Yoav Gallant he has put political survival above the fundamental interests of the Jewish state.
Labor vote-buying will cost us
The downsides of the nation’s precarious financial position are already apparent, exacerbated by the Albanese government’s prioritising populist giveaways over more important issues.
After bizarre race, decision day in the great democracy
The world awaits the result of the most divisive US election in memory, with both leaders holding significant responsibility to ensure the day doesn’t completely spill over.
Jewish state honours its diaspora
Retail magnate Frank Lowy and lawyer Mark Leibler have been recognised with the award of Israel’s highest honour.
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