BIZARRE: 2 - What They Never Told You

Reckoning looms as Labor, Libs look to shake off woes

A long-time state Labor government is under the pump with crucial by-elections likely to reveal the extent of voters' dissatisfaction after a turbulent summer.

AAP · Feb 1, 2025

PM energised as Nats use nuclear to hunt coal-rich seat

Labor and the coalition are sharpening their political attacks as party leaders heat up the energy debate during visits to key electorates.

AAP · Jan 13, 2025

View from The Hill: Dutton’s 2025 launch still leaves voters needing answers on key policies

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s Sunday “soft launch” of his campaign for election year was carefully calibrated to pitch to the party faithful while seeking to project enough nuance to avoid alienating centrist voters.

The Conversation · Jan 12, 2025

Victorian Liberals say Moira Deeming is a symptom of a much bigger problem

It was a small group of people who secured the MP’s entry to parliament. Insiders believe that represents an existential issue

The Guardian - AU · May 12, 2023

The Liberals are the fifth iteration of our main centre-right party. Could The Voice hasten a sixth?

Peter Dutton’s defensive posture of just appealing to "the base’" and trying to hold the Liberals together may prove the losing gambit.

The New Daily · Apr 30, 2023

The Liberals are the fifth iteration of Australia's main centre-right party. Could the Voice campaign hasten a sixth?

Party stability on the progressive side of politics, and repeated party reconfiguration on the conservative side of politics, is a marked contrast in the history of Australia’s two-party political system.

The Conversation · Apr 30, 2023

Former NSW treasurer Matt Kean rules out contesting Liberal Party's top job after Dominic Perrottet steps down

Soul-searching starts at Liberal headquarters after a crushing defeat to Labor in the NSW election, as deputy leader Matt Kean says he won't be contesting the party's top job.

ABC News · Mar 26, 2023

Australian actor and activist Tony Barry remembered as a 'hero' by industry colleagues

Sam Neill is among industry heavyweights paying tribute to Australian actor, Tony Barry, who has passed away, aged 81 on the New South Wales far north coast.

ABC News · Dec 23, 2022

Tony Barry dead: Star of Australia and The Night We Called It A Day dies

Veteran actor Tony Barry, who starred in the likes of Australia, has passed away aged 81 and tributes poured in from famous faces and fans alike

Daily Mirror · Dec 22, 2022

Moderate John Pesutto to ramp up Victorian Liberal leadership campaign after securing seat

Brad Battin and Richard Riordan make up contenders in three-way contest after Ryan Smith withdraws

The Guardian - AU · Nov 30, 2022