You have six weeks to decide. Voice referendum day locked in After weeks of speculation, the PM formally announced the date. Newcastle Herald · Aug 30, 2023
Strong political leaders are electoral gold – but the trick is in them knowing when to stand down March this year marked the 60th anniversary of a famous “gotcha” moment in 1963, when Labor leader Arthur Calwell and his deputy, Gough Whitlam, were photographed outside the Hotel Kingston in Canberra. The Conversation · Aug 27, 2023
Victorian Liberals claim safe seat – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2023
Let's hope Hunted Australia gets a Logie on Sunday night Dr David Craig was part of the security detail for three prime ministers. The Canberra Times · Jul 28, 2023
Afternoon Update: tributes for Sinéad O’Connor; NSW police form taskforce to tackle gang war; and food companies shrinking products ‘What an amazing woman’ – Russell Crowe recalls meeting the Irish singer in Dublin The Guardian - AU · Jul 27, 2023
Being colonised by Britain was ‘luckiest thing’ for Australia, says former PM ‘You have to understand that in the 17th, 18th century, colonisation of the land mass of Australia was next to inevitable...’ The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023
Author, ambassador, commentator, critic? It's not always easy to earn a crust as a former PM Few Australians are losing sleep over how Scott Morrison is going to earn a crust after politics. Few outside the federal Coalition, at any rate. His continuing presence on the opposition backbench serves as a distraction from the present and reminder of the past. Unfortunately, that past keeps intruding on… The Conversation · Jul 12, 2023
Boomers Are Flipping Their Lids At The ABC After A Cheeky Tweet Roasted John Howard At The Cricket Protect the ABC Sport Twitter admin at all costs!!! Pedestrian.tv · Jul 1, 2023
Vale Simon Crean: a true believer in the Labor Party On reflection, Simon Crean was probably the first domino to fall in a certain madness that seized Labor during the Howard era and presaged a decade of turmoil that only settled down under Bill Shorten’s leadership (2013-19). The Conversation · Jun 26, 2023
Alan Kohler: Time to revisit the Allan Fels system of price control – naming and shaming It’s time to revisit the Fels system of price control.That is – put some resources into price surveillance, and name and shame the gougers. The New Daily · Jun 21, 2023
Howard and Abbott seek the meaning of life. What if our true purpose is … saving the planet Two former PMs among several Australian conservatives are linked to Jordan Peterson-fronted Alliance for Responsible Citizenship, which is concerned with ‘issues metaphysical, cultural and practical’ The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2023
Sport bodies say 'yes' to the Voice. But they should reflect on their own backyards too More than 20 prominent Australian sport bodies have taken a united stand, publicly declaring their support for a “yes” vote on the Indigenous Voice to parliament. The Conversation · Jun 15, 2023
Museum to enshrine words of sorrow that shaped history Letters between a grieving father and the prime minister that proved pivotal in Australia's modern history will go on display at the national museum. The New Daily · Jun 15, 2023
Senator removed from party room – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Jun 14, 2023
The Canberra Times · Jun 14, 2023 'Be strong and act now': Grieving father's letters after Port Arthur massacre donated to museum He wrote the letters so 'no person in Australia ever has to suffer such a loss'.
AAP · Jun 14, 2023 Father's Port Arthur grief shaped Australian history Letters between a grieving father and the prime minister that proved pivotal in Australia's modern history will go on display at the national museum.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 14, 2023 National gun register the ‘next step’ for reform that John Howard started, Anthony Albanese says Albanese praises ‘courage’ of former prime minister and those affected by Port Arthur massacre
The Conversation · Jun 13, 2023 Can the new High Speed Rail Authority deliver after 4 decades of costly studies? Australia’s new High Speed Rail Authority comes into being today. Created by the Albanese government, the authority and its newly named board have been set a challenging task: “bring high-speed rail to reality”.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 12, 2023 Tony Abbott and John Howard join Jordan Peterson-led group looking at ‘meaning of life’ Alliance for Responsible Citizenship includes prominent Brexit voices and Bjørn Lomborg, who has questioned the urgency of the climate crisis
Al Jazeera · Jun 12, 2023 Australia confronts ‘war hero’ myth after Ben Roberts-Smith case Veneration of veterans gained momentum in the John Howard era and the revelations from Afghanistan have shocked many.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 9, 2023 Let's not tether the June public holiday to the monarchy any more There is plenty to think about on Monday
Newcastle Herald · Jun 7, 2023 Newcastle's 'barn' won't sway Bublé and others to return at any stage He was less than complimentary of Newcastle Entertainment Centre.
ABC News · Jun 3, 2023 Australian intelligence's secret hand in bringing down the Bali bombers Political editor Andrew Probyn reveals Australian intelligence's critical role in undoing the men who committed the 2002 Bali bombings — and how a shard from a Nokia phone brought them down.
The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2023 The housing crisis threatens to unleash Australia’s darker angels. Peter Dutton is intent on exploiting it Weaponising housing has stark consequences. But progressives have the chance to lead a national risk mitigation effort based in genuine systemic reform
The New Daily · May 29, 2023 Sun sets on David Koch’s 20-year reign on Sunrise David Koch is leaving Sunrise after 20 years. He may have been "plucked from relative obscurity" but his career started long before Sunrise.