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The Eyebrows Of Australian Prime Ministers (1939-2013), Ranked

Which Prime Ministers had eyebrows to ensnare a nation? Did they excite? Did they entice? Did they make me want to kill something?

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‘The eternal miracle of the Crown’ — the most OTT responses from monarchists to the queen’s death

Australia always excelled when it came to obsequiousness to the British Crown, but the queen’s passing has pushed monarchists to new heights.

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Queen Elizabeth II changed lives of Australians in small ways on her many visits here

From a little girl whose overwhelming grief was tempered by the Queen, to a man whose life's work was inspired by her glittering brooch, a fleeting encounter with the monarch shaped the lives of many Australians in profound and unexpected ways.

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The Queen’s love affair with Australia – 16 visits and the lifelong impressions she left

Queen Elizabeth II visited Australia 16 times during her 70 years on the throne – and left countless lifelong impressions along the way.

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World united in grief and admiration for royal stateswoman

The late Queen Elizabeth ll of England dominates today's newspapers worldwide, with editors reaching for muted superlatives to honour an admired, admirable stateswoman.

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When a monarch dies: what happens to Parliament — or to our coins and passports?

As per instructions from Buckingham Palace, Parliament will be suspended for the next 15 days as memorial proceedings take place.

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16 visits over 57 years: reflecting on Queen Elizabeth II's long relationship with Australia

“Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God Queen of Australia and Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth” has died. Given her advanced years, this has long been expected, yet it still seems incredible this woman who has been Australia’s queen for the duration of most Australians’…

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John Howard calls for 'a sense of balance', but can he help the Liberal Party find it?

When stories about former Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s secret ministerial roles emerged, John Howard was called on by all and sundry for comment. For some, Howard represents stability, convention and commonsense liberalism, a Menzies in our own time. (It is a parallel Howard has carefully cultivated).

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Australia wasn't always supportive of India becoming independent. But 75 years on, relations have thawed

On this day 75 years ago, after a long battle for self-government, Great Britain finally withdrew from the subcontinent – allowing independence for India and Pakistan.

The Conversation

Even in the political afterlife, Morrison departs from the norm

In the past fortnight, former prime minister Scott Morrison has reemerged as a subject of public discussion. First, there was rumour about his interest in securing work with the Australian Rugby League Commission, which he promptly dismissed as “pub talk”.

The Conversation

Are we learning the wrong lessons from history?

Can historians influence government policy? Should they? And, if so, what kinds of historical knowledge should they produce?

The Conversation

Conrad Charlton was the first voice on ABC radio 90 years ago and his sons Michael and Tony were TV broadcasting pioneers

When the ABC launched 90 years ago, Conrad Charlton was the first voice on air. His son, Michael, then was the first face on ABC TV and another son, Tony, also worked at the ABC and called the first televised VFL match on commercial television.

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Katy Gallagher says the government has inherited the worst set of budget books in history. Is that correct?

Finance Minister Katy Gallagher says the incoming Labor government has inherited the worst set of budget books in history. Is that correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

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Is Australia’s election result a teal revolution or an old story of centre-right flight?

History shows us that when a centre-right party drifts from the priorities of their ‘broad church’, their support and party structure fractures

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Libs crash headfirst into reality with recovery plan to *checks notes* hate the rich

Tim Smith, Peta Credlin, the ‘forgotten people’ speech and the politics of resentment will get things back on track in no time.

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‘They were having a go at Victorians’: how the Liberals miscalculated the ‘anti-Dan’ election strategy

Liberal strategists believed Victorians wanted to send Daniel Andrews a message. Instead voters swung away from them in several blue-ribbon seats

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Victoria turns red and teal as Liberals are all but vanquished in greater Melbourne

The federal election result is highly problematic for the Liberal Party. Aside from finding itself on the opposition benches for the first time in nine years, the Liberal Party lost support in what were once its strongest electorates in Victoria. The biggest blow of all came in losing former Treasurer…

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Allegra Spender rides teal wave to usher in another independent’s day for Wentworth

The capitalist class of Sydney’s east rallied ecstatically behind the candidate as she declared election ‘victory for the community’

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Jacqui Munro: Time to home in on Indigenous Voice to Parliament

In 1942 Robert Menzies spoke about three homes all Australians should be afforded the ability to inhabit: Homes material, homes human and homes spiritual.

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‘His beating heart is a focus group’ - What makes Morrison tick

Veteran Australian political writer Michelle Grattan weighs the factors ranged against PM Scott Morrison winning again in the election this Saturday

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'His beating heart is a focus group': what makes Scott Morrison tick?

Today we are running two longer articles looking at the men who are vying to be the next Australian prime minister. You can read Paul Strangio’s profile of Anthony Albanese here.

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Helen Haines says the current government has gagged debate in parliament more than any government in history. Is that correct?

Independent MP for the seat of Indi, Helen Haines, says the current government has moved to gag debate in parliament more than any government in history. RMIT ABC Fact Check crunches the numbers.

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There’s a poll in your bucket…

Good morning, early birds. According to a new poll Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will probably lose his blue-ribbon seat to independent Monique Ryan, and there was heavy rainfall and flash flooding in Queensland’s north overnight. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma Elsworthy.

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Times are tough, and may get tougher, so where can Australians find strong political leadership?

In troubled times, people look for strong leaders – men and women who offer decisive action to address collective problems, and promise the capacity to deliver. They initially present as larger-than-life characters, and we’ve had our share of them: Robert Menzies, Gough Whitlam, Bob Hawke, Paul Keating and perhaps Kevin…

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