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Hawke PM by David Day review – a portrait of a vicious drunk and womaniser who mostly mended his wicked ways

The Making of a Legend details the rise of the peacemaker and king of consensus who made remarkable gains for ordinary Australians

The Guardian - AU · Aug 14, 2025

Bryce Courtenay, conspiracies and campfire cooking: the best Australian books out in August

Each month Guardian Australia editors and critics pick the upcoming titles they have devoured – or can’t wait to get their hands on

The Guardian - AU · Aug 5, 2025

'Just die': farmer jailed over savage and prolonged DV

A victim-survivor has told court about hiding from a man in a paddock after a three-hour attack, wondering whether he would strike again and kill her.

AAP · Sep 3, 2024

Woman hid in paddock after brutal farm DV attack

A farm manager has pleaded guilty to a vicious domestic violence attack that had "red flags" for homicide, as rural DV rates remain higher than in the cities.

AAP · Jun 17, 2024

Accused DV crash murderer to finally front court

Troy Armstrong accused of murdering his former wife by driving her car off a road at 140km/h will face court for the first time a year after the crash.

AAP · May 9, 2024

'Disgraceful': how domestic abuse grips rural Australia

People in rural Australia are 24 times more likely to be hospitalised by domestic violence. Recent deaths have brought a long-standing crisis into sharp focus.

AAP · May 3, 2024

Victim's family 'justifiably angry' over bailed accused

Daniel Billings allegedly murdered his ex-girlfriend while on bail facing a string of violent charges, including raping and stalking her, a court has been told.

AAP · Apr 23, 2024

Devastated family of Scots mum killed in horror crash 'gutted' by diabetic driver's jail sentence

Esme Henderson’s devastated daughter Joanne Anderson said she was “absolutely gutted” at the sentence.

Daily Record · Sep 9, 2022

Diabetic Scots driver who killed mum in horror head-on crash jailed for more than four years

David Day was spotted repeatedly drifting across lanes sparking one concerned motorist to immediately dial 999.

Daily Record · Sep 7, 2022