John Howard
Opinion
Political leadership
Shorten didn’t give Labor a parting shot, he gave it a parting gift
The former party leader leaves the federal government with an astute message about how Labor can win the next election.
- by David Crowe
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Australian economy
A ‘partisan observer’: Chalmers rebuffs Howard criticism
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has pushed back at claims from John Howard that the government is trying to blame the Reserve Bank for its economic troubles.
- by Shane Wright and Olivia Ireland
Opinion
Gambling
In the life of every PM there is one real test. This is Albo’s moment to be up there with Howard
As tempting as it may be to think we’re different from other countries when it comes to a love of punting, we’re not. We lose the most because we have the weakest regulations.
- by Tim Costello
Howard defends NT intervention as ‘totally justified’
John Howard defended the measures after the Northern Territory’s police commissioner delivered an apology to Indigenous people for the force’s involvement.
- by Caitlin Powell
How TV networks could turn gaming ad ban from a loss to a win
In the case of Channel 7 and its wooing of Bruce Lehrmann in pursuit of an exclusive interview - they did admit to spending $100,000 on his accommodation. By abandoning such practices Channel 7 would be less reliant on gaming ads and in the process enhance their audience’s viewing pleasure
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Gambling
‘It’s too much’: Howard urges tobacco-like ban on gambling ads
The former prime minister and sports fan says the spread of gambling and the social harm from it is a serious issue for our country.
- by Paul Sakkal
Perrottet for prime minister? Mike Baird says yes
Whatever he does in the future, I will always have great respect for Dominic Perrottet due to his stance on three issues.
- by Bevan Shields
Opinion
Political leadership
For once, we will vote at the polls on policy, not politics
This rare period of unity within both alternative parties of government means the next election will, refreshingly, be focused on ideas.
- by George Brandis
These are the cartoons that kept Australians laughing for a century
A new show at the State Library of NSW celebrates a century of Australian cartooning.
- by Helen Pitt
Luxe Listings star Gavin Rubinstein has a Lamborghini problem
The whole fast-living schtick that made the celebrity real estate agent’s show such a hit has come to bite.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
Tony Abbott, John Howard earn Putin’s ire, hit with sanctions by Kremlin
Russia’s relations with Australia has deteriorated to unprecedented lows since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine more than two years ago.
- by Rob Harris
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