Brisbane Times and Sydney Morning Herald release best of cartoons for September 29

Gallery features seven editorial cartoons from contributing artists

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The Brisbane Times and Sydney Morning Herald have published their "Best of cartoons" gallery for September 29, 2026, featuring seven editorial cartoons credited to artists including Megan Herbert and Matthew Absalom-Wong.

The gallery, published on September 28, appears in the Federal politics section of both newspapers. It collects cartoons that offer visual commentary on current political and social issues.

The curated selection showcases the work of multiple cartoonists, with credits visible for Herbert and Absalom-Wong among the seven images included in the gallery.

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Analysis

Why This Matters

  • Editorial cartoons provide a snapshot of how political and social events are being interpreted by artists and media commentators.
  • The regular gallery feature offers readers a quick, visual digest of current affairs through satire and illustration.

Background

Both The Sydney Morning Herald and Brisbane Times regularly feature editorial cartoons as part of their political coverage. The "Best of cartoons" is a recurring weekend gallery that collects notable contributions from their roster of cartoonists. The September 29 edition follows the usual format of a multi-image gallery with artist credits.

Key Perspectives

Editorial cartoonists: Their work distills complex issues into single images, often using satire to highlight policy contradictions or political moments. Readers: The gallery format allows for quick browsing of multiple artistic perspectives on the week's events.

What to Watch

  • Whether future editions include specific commentary on major policy announcements or political controversies.
  • The rotation of contributing artists in subsequent galleries.

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