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While it wasn’t his idea, Medicare helped make the mythos of Bob Hawke

It was the big-picture reform that defined the Labor prime minister Bob Hawke and infuriated his opponents with its radical promise of a fairer, healthier society.

The Conversation · Apr 22

A ‘desiccated coconut’ and a ‘grub’: Angus Taylor has copped some insults – but he’s in good company

Australia’s political leaders have used plenty of colourful language to describe their opponents. Here are a few gems from the archives

The Guardian - AU · Feb 13

Civilised but casual, often hilarious, Adelaide writers’ week is everything a festival should be – except this year

Australia’s longest-running literary festival has been reduced to a cratering hole in 2026. Here’s hoping it turns a page next year

The Guardian - AU · Jan 16

Liberals failed to shift with electorate - Hewson

A former Liberal Party leader says the party has missed a progressive shift in the electorate, and has not been constructive on the voice to parliament.

AAP · Apr 15, 2023

Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story by Bono review – from Boy to Mandela

In his long but fascinating memoir, the self-confessed ‘speechifying’ U2 frontman isn’t shy of exploring the roots of his pomposity, faith and ‘white saviour’ activism

The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2022

Inside Bono's home life - childhood sweetheart wife, famous kids and secret half-brother

The singer recently revealed that he had a somewhat turbulent relationship with his father Bob after his mother Iris passed away when he was just 14 years old

Irish Mirror · Jun 26, 2022

Michael Pascoe: Time to chill about the election – we’re only regaining balance

For the reasonable among those whose first preference was for the Coalition, relax – Australia is doing its regular rebalancing act around the centre.

The New Daily · May 31, 2022

Is Bono married and does he have kids? Are U2 still together?

U2’s Bono has been a stalwart of the Irish and British music scene for decades. Fans know his life on stage well, but he also has a wholesome life back home

Daily Mirror · May 10, 2022

Below the Line: Will anyone watch the Morrison vs Albanese debate? And will a transphobia debate divide the Liberals? – podcast

Remember those classic lines that have come out of election debates? Recall 2013 when Tony Abbott asked the audience, “Does this guy [Kevin Rudd] ever shut up?” Or Bill Shorten in 2019 describing Scott Morrison as a “classic space invader?” Or back in 1993 when Paul Keating told John Hewson…

The Conversation · Apr 19, 2022

China is just one of the headaches facing Australia’s next PM

Australia is heading to a national vote on May 21 with the center-right Liberal National coalition government campaigning for a fourth term in office after grappling with a pandemic and a slew of climate change-related disasters.

Tribune News Service · Apr 10, 2022