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Blanche d'Alpuget leaves a lasting imprint on Australian literature – and politics

Writer Blanche d'Alpuget has died aged 82, leaving a lasting imprint on Australian literature, and having influenced the course of political history with her pathbreaking 1982 book on the then prime ministerial aspirant, Bob Hawke.

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ABC ombudsman declares Laura Tingle’s Israel analysis ‘duly impartial’ as complaints campaigns gain traction

And veteran Nine journalist Laurie Oakes delivers a masterclass in political reporting at Old Parliament House

The Guardian - AU

Laura Tingle exits press gallery after 40 years with parting shot on News Corp’s election ‘irrelevance’

The political editor for 7.30 signs off saying ‘there’s no correlation between what News Corp says and what voters do’. Plus: Mail’s headline highlight

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Trainwrecks and triumphs: the 10 best books about the political campaign trail, chosen by experts

Phantasmagorical policy promises, TV meltdowns, gonzo journalists … political campaigns were once the stuff of passion and high drama. We asked 10 experts to nominate their favourite book about the hustings hustle.

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Grattan on Friday: it’s good to put administrators into the CFMEU – but how do you prevent future crops of bad apples?

Former leading Canberra press gallery journalist, Laurie Oakes, now retired, had a cut-through question about the government’s response this week to the CFMEU crisis.

The Conversation

Nine confirms talks with Andrew Probyn as it begins building super bureau in press gallery

Sources say former ABC political editor may be up for dual newspaper and TV role. Plus: West Australian and 10 News First wrongly identify accused murderer

The Guardian - AU

Nine’s world exclusive that wasn’t and News Corp rolls out the Sharri publicity caravan

The SMH and the Age’s Peter Falconio story made headlines around the world but quickly fell apart, while the Weekend Australian stuck to safer ground with a flattering profile of its own star

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Australian TV networks scramble as news of the Queen’s death breaks in early morning

Word of the Queen’s passing came too late for the morning papers but breakfast TV filled the void. Plus: Laura Tingle’s election coverage praised

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