Some of the sharpest commentary on the day's events comes not from columnists but from cartoonists, and October 14, 2026 is no exception. Australia's talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists have turned their pens and pencils to the major stories of the moment, distilling complex news into images that inform, provoke and entertain.
Editorial cartoons have long served as a vital form of public commentary, offering readers a visual shorthand for the issues dominating the headlines. Today's collection brings together work from a range of skilled contributors, each interpreting the news of the day through their own creative lens.
The result is a snapshot of the moment, rendered in ink and imagination, reflecting how artists see the world unfolding around us.

