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Josh Frydenberg’s autobiography might be one of the longest job applications in history

A Grateful Son, the first book by Josh Frydenberg – former federal treasurer, former deputy leader of the Liberal Party, and former member for Kooyong – might be regarded as one of the longest job applications in history.

The Conversation · Oct 30

Labor and Albanese slump to new lows in Newspoll, but Labor improves in a DemosAU poll

Labor’s primary vote in Newspoll was down two points to 27%, their worst Newspoll since 2012 and just one point above their record low. Anthony Albanese’s net approval slumped six points to a new low of -27.

The Conversation · Sep 21

In 1953, Britain detonated an atomic bomb in Australia, sending a mysterious black mist across the desert before a secret programme began testing children’s bones for radiation

During the Cold War, Britain undertook covert nuclear tests in Australia, leading to hazardous radioactive fallout termed the Black Mist that endangered Aboriginal communities. Authorities, without consent, gathered human bones to assess strontium-90 levels, specifically focusing on infants and children for bone growth studies. The ramifications of these nuclear tests…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Robert Menzies fostered Australia’s love of home ownership, but the romance is souring

“Australia is the small house,” the architect Robin Boyd reflected in his book Australia’s Home in 1952. “Ownership of one in a fenced allotment is as inevitable and unquestionable a goal of the average Australian as marriage”.

The Conversation · Apr 20

A new ad campaign is pushing Australians to use less petrol. Has this happened before?

A new federal government advertising campaign is prompting Australians to reduce their fuel consumption during the current global oil crisis.

The Conversation · Apr 13

The Liberal Party’s current woes are many. Sidelining Victoria is one of them

The recent elevation of Angus Taylor to leader of the Liberal Party generated an expected avalanche of commentary. The reactions ranged over most points of the compass. In some, Taylor was depicted as a final leadership throw of the dice to avert the slide of the Liberals towards electoral oblivion.…

The Conversation · Mar 4

Sussan Ley had the second shortest tenure as Liberal party leader – One Big Chart

Ley’s term as leader surpassed only that of Alexander Downer. But how does she measure up to other Liberal party leaders?

The Guardian - AU · Feb 13

Ley tries to keep above fray amid Liberal infighting

Current and former Liberals are locked in an extraordinary spat amid accusations some party members are undermining Opposition Leader Sussan Ley

AAP · Nov 18, 2025

‘Good neighbours are essential’: the history behind the landmark Indonesia-Australia defence treaty

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was expansive in his sentiments about the “watershed” bilateral security treaty announced with Indonesia this week:

The Conversation · Nov 13, 2025

The Liberals used to be the party for women – then John Howard came along

It’s no secret the Liberal Party of Australia has a problem with women. The party has made headlines over the years for its toxic blokey “Big Swinging Dick” culture, underrepresentation of women in the party, and dwindling support from women voters.

The Conversation · Aug 24, 2025