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Is Albo destined to be a one-term PM?

What is the legacy of the first (and perhaps only) term of the Albanese government? The loss of the Voice seems to have frozen his appetite for reform.

  • George Brandis

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The apple of the eye of the Tiger

And blokes getting bested by Belsey.

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Let’s rethink The Lucky Country. Australia’s fortune was never dumb luck

Donald Horne’s seminal book cast Australia as a mediocre country run by second-rate people. The truth is its brand of democracy has often led the world.

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Keeping the faith

But not remaining in the black.

Mr Tom Hughes at home with daughter Lucy in 1963, the morning after winning the seat of Parkes in the Federal Election. He would serve as the Federal Attorney General in the Gorton Government and in later life became a noted member of the legal profession.

Renowned barrister Tom Hughes was admired and feared in equal measure

Although his first love was law, Tom Hughes – the father of former Sydney lord mayor Lucy Turnbull – also had a distinguished political career.

  • Amy Ripley
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The lexicographer’s last stand

It’s true. You can look it up.

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A holiday streaming service

Counting the beat on the Volga boat.

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When the game needs a rev-up

And Coles has a special on doughnuts.

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McCarthyists go eighth column

When doublespeak led to Donaldspeak.

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Tall tales from the Territory

A heavyweight visit reaches dizzy new heights.

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