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DARK SECRETS: 2 | Vintage Vibes

Bob Carr is up for a debate: can Australia treasure its historic buildings without romanticising them?

The former premier is on a new quest for civic literacy and fair representations of the past as he becomes chair of Museums of History NSW

The Guardian - AU

Fear rather than respect: the secret behind Alan Jones’s decades-long grip on power

Chris Masters, the author of bestselling biography Jonestown, says the broadcaster’s ‘evangelical following’ and bully pulpit allowed him to manipulate power and have ‘princes and premiers bowing before him’

The Guardian - AU

Trump scepticism 'more widespread than admitted'

Former Labor foreign minister Bob Carr is casting doubt on the genuineness of public comments from ministers downplaying the impacts of a Trump presidency.

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Kim Carr’s memoir is an elegy for older-style Labor politics. Only time will tell if it’s an elegy for the Labor project itself

The former senior minister seems nostalgic for a time when the ALP could rely on a large base of blue-collar workers and their families

The Guardian - AU

‘I am just a marionette’: ABC veteran Phillip Adams reveals what sets him apart ahead of final show

Colleagues pay tribute to Radio National broadcaster whose ‘naughty streak and compassion for underdog’ shone in interviews with everyone from Mikhail Gorbachev to Gore Vidal

The Guardian - AU

How a rainbow coalition of Australian politicians came together to push for Julian Assange’s freedom

After bleak beginnings, our campaign united a formidable group of parliamentarians from across the political spectrum

The Guardian - AU

Critical unanswered questions after the Jeremy Bath investigation report

Neylon letter-writing saga leaves crucial questions unresolved.

Newcastle Herald

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Afternoon Update: Bob Carr threatens to sue NZ’s deputy PM; surfer dies after alleged stabbing; and ‘eldest daughter syndrome’

Former NSW premier says Winston Peters’ comments describing him as a ‘Chinese puppet’ are ‘entirely defamatory’

The Guardian - AU

Bob Carr accuses Winston Peters of defamation after NZ deputy PM calls him a ‘Chinese puppet’

Former NSW premier’s threat to sue comes amid debate about whether New Zealand should join pillar two of Aukus pact

The Guardian - AU

Bob Carr to sue Winston Peters over China claim

New Zealand opposition leader Chris Hipkins has called on Winston Peters to be stood down as foreign minister after a potentially defamatory swipe at Bob Carr.

AAP

Bob Carr slams AUKUS in warning to New Zealand

New Zealand should not align with AUKUS, Australia's former foreign minister Bob Carr says, so long as the US pursues a "primacy"-based foreign policy.

AAP

Bob Carr tells New Zealand: steer clear of AUKUS

A symposium in Wellington on Thursday will discuss controversial military pact AUKUS, with New Zealand urged to keep its distance.

AAP

Great Australian dream overtaken by reality: ex-premier

The only way to push down Sydney housing prices is to build more apartments, says an ex-premier who delights in sending photos of faded homes to the government.

AAP

Afternoon Update: disaster relief payments for FNQ flood victims; NT chief minister resigns; and $1bn cocaine bust in Sydney

Cairns airport has reopened but situation remains desperate for remote communities in far north Queensland

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Carr calls for courage ahead of next drug summit

Courage remains vital in drug policy, former NSW premier Bob Carr says as he and fellow players in a landmark drug summit press for more change.

The Guardian - AU

NSW drug law overhaul would allow six marijuana plants for personal use

Law being introduced to NSW parliament would allow adults to give pot to their friends as long as it is not sold

Newcastle Herald

Council boss Jeremy Bath named in Parliament as author of Scott Neylon letters

'It's undeniable that Mr Jeremy Bath ... is the author of the letters.'

AAP

'My lucky star': Bob Carr farewells wife Helena

Helena Carr has been remembered as a loving partner and a successful businesswoman as political heavyweights gathered for her funeral.

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'Light of my life': Bob Carr's wife dies in his arms

Former NSW premier Bob Carr says his wife lost consciousness in his arms as a result of a brain aneurism and has been declared officially dead at age 77.

The Conversation

Universalism or tribalism? Michael Gawenda's memoir considers what it means to be a Jew in contemporary Australia

At one point in this book, journalist Michael Gawenda claims “only progressive, secular reviewers are chosen to review books about Jews.” So I need begin my review of My Life as a Jew by acknowledging that I fit this description.

The Guardian - AU

Bob Carr warns environment movement ‘in danger of fading’ amid huge challenges

The longest serving premier of NSW throws support behind new alliance calling for overhaul of land-clearing laws

Newcastle Herald

Councillor seeks clarity on new Scott Neylon revelations

It comes after blog comments were traced to ClubsNSW.

Newcastle Herald

Scott Neylon online pokies post came from inside ClubsNSW

Expert says letters appear designed to mislead Newcastle by 'misrepresenting community opinion'.

Newcastle Herald

Former premier Bob Carr calls out 'Scott Neylon' post as suspicious

Who is Austin Yule and what's his link to Scott Neylon?

Newcastle Herald

Former long-standing Charlestown MP and Labor stalwart Richard Face dies

Mr Face held the seat of Charlestown for 30 years before retiring in 2003.

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