Australia's most talented editorial artists, illustrators and cartoonists have turned their pens and pencils to the major news stories of the day, offering their sharpest visual commentary in the best cartoons of August 5, 2026.
The daily cartoon roundup brings together original artwork interpreting the headlines that matter most, with each artist lending their own distinctive style and perspective to the events shaping the national and global conversation.
Editorial cartoons have long served as a vital form of public commentary, distilling complex political and social issues into a single, powerful image. Today's collection continues that tradition, reflecting the stories dominating the news cycle through the eyes of some of the country's most skilled visual storytellers.
