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February

Tony Abbott speaks at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship conference in London.

Guess what shocked 4000 right-wingers in London about Australia

The conference dubbed “Woodstock for conservatives” displayed the growing confidence of the right, showing the shift in the Western intellectual landscape.

Tony Abbott and Donald Trump.

Trump ‘in a fantasy land’ on Ukraine, says Abbott

The former prime minister’s comments threaten to undo Rupert Murdoch’s efforts to maintain good relations with the new US administration.

Scott Morrison and his wife, Jenny, spent New Year’s Eve with then-president-elect Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, at their Florida resort Mar-a-Lago.

Dutton is not playing Trump card, Morrison says

The former prime minister says the opposition leader isn’t trying to mimic the US president, and the Australian political system wouldn’t let him.

Former treasurer Peter Costello addresses a property conference last year.

Costello, Abbott, Credlin join global New Right circuit

The global conservative circuit has a growing cohort of Australians.

January

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton in Western Australia on Tuesday.

Peter Dutton is not Donald Trump. He can’t afford to be

The opposition leader’s role in delivering marriage equality should be a reminder that he is not an unyielding arch-conservative, as a growing narrative by his detractors suggests.

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December 2024

Kevin Andrews’ funeral.

Political figures turn out for Kevin Andrews’ state funeral

Former prime minister Tony Abbott read the eulogy for the long-tim conservative Liberal MP at a service attended by politicians from both sides.

‘We need an end to antisemitism’: PM speaks at Sydney Jewish Museum

Anthony Albanese, Allegra Spender speak after Jewish community “outraged and deeply saddened” by Woollahra attack. Follow live updates.

Keith Urban: didn’t mind the cameras

The drama at Anthony Pratt’s New York party

Actor Chris Rock stormed out of the New York shindig, but singer Keith Urban got the joint jumping.

A social media photo showing Anthony Albanese playing tennis in Perth.

Anyone for tennis? Albanese needs to avoid the January jinx

A wander through some recent prime ministerial summers shows us that the season is stuffed with political danger.

Visy’s Anthony Pratt (centre) pictured with then Victorian premier Daniel Andrews and federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek at Visy’s Coolaroo plant last year.

Dan Andrews makes Anthony Pratt’s New York party

Rich Lister Anthony Pratt has wasted no time getting settled into his new home.

November 2024

The late Tom Hughes, QC, in his Sydney chambers in April 2008.

Vale Tom Hughes: Distinguished last cab off the rank

A giant of Australian law, reforming attorney-general and a powerful behind-the-scenes figure, Tom Hughes leaves behind a remarkable legacy.

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Domino’s CEO exits; Coalition attacks Joyce; Trump’s top 5 tech bros

Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.

October 2024

Peter Dutton and Gina Rinehart at the party in the Pilbara.

Gina Rinehart buys Peter Dutton’s table for Perth party

The list of things the opposition leader has to be thankful for Rinehart keeps getting longer.

Jordan Peterson

Guilt-mongers and hedonists: Jordan Peterson rails against society

Jordan Peterson delivered his speech via video link and did not attend a high-powered dinner on Monday night at the Opera House.

Jordan Peterson.

Bennelong restaurant preps for Jordan Peterson and ex-prime ministers

Dining with the popular online conservative sends a signal about the current state of Liberal party ideas.

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Liz Truss speaking to the AFR on Thursday

What Tony Abbott taught Liz Truss about handling illegal immigrants

Attempts by the previous British government to thwart people smuggling by deporting illegal immigrants to Rwanda was based on advice by Tony Abbott

The national representative body of the Australian Jewish community calls for the return of hostages.

Albanese has failed on antisemitism: Howard

Two former Liberal prime ministers and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have accused the Albanese government of allowing antisemitism to fester.

September 2024

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‘The kingmaker seat’: The former Uber exec tasked with taking on the teals

Returning to Australia after almost a decade as an executive with Uber in Asia, Liberal candidate for Curtin Tom White says the ride-share giant helped shape his free market approach to politics.

Former prime minister Scott Morrison.

ScoMo’s new private office may need new private toilet

The former prime minister is lining up his office in Sydney’s CBD.

Simon Hartley, 59, called time on his iconic Melbourne restaurant Becco on Friday.

‘Beautiful chaos’: Iconic Melbourne power diner owner calls time

Simon Hartley has hosted every prime minister since Gough Whitlam at his CBD restaurant Becco. But on Friday, he held the last supper.

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