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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

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Former federal Liberal candidate says dumping net zero could cause ‘generational damage’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Nov 6, 2025

Ley downplays leadership talk, insists party 'united'

Sussan Ley has sought to brush aside commentary from Liberal colleagues suggesting her days as opposition leader are numbered ahead of crucial partyroom talks.

AAP · Nov 6, 2025

'I won't miss the pressure': Antony Green calls time

After more than three decades of crunching the numbers on polling night, ABC election guru Antony Green is preparing to step out of the spotlight.

AAP · Apr 29, 2025

Liberals’ ex-leader John Hewson: To win back voters we need to be more like Labor, especially on the Voice

The Liberal Party has not adjusted to a progressive electorate and has failed to position itself correctly, John Hewson says

The New Daily · Apr 15, 2023

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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

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