Tony Abbott
Tony Abbott and Liz Truss team up to fight ‘net zero mind virus’
The two former prime ministers, both drummed out of office by their peers, found they had much to agree on – including their relatively short tenures in the top job.
- by Michael Koziol
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He’s just turned 100 – and he’s gearing up for the fight of his life against the Australian grand prix
For 22 years, Peter Goad, who turned 100 on Tuesday, has fought his good fight as the longest-serving president of Save Albert Park group.
- by Stephen Brook, Kishor Napier-Raman and Calum Jaspan
Moving pictures tell heartbreaking story
One day, across a field pockmarked with bomb craters, two parties might walk towards each other in tears and embrace, remembering all those lost on both sides in a stupid, pointless, unwinnable war. I wait for that day.
Wong pulls out of October 7, Jewish community event in Melbourne
Despite a record of failure, the former British prime minister is a hit with some of our local politicians.
- by Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
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Family union in a league of its own
Grandson’s finals matches provide brain training for grandparents.
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Political leadership
The lingering influence of Tony Abbott and Peta Credlin on Peter Dutton
Ten years after leaving office, the former prime minister and his chief of staff are still playing a role in federal Liberal Party politics – and not everyone is happy about it.
- by James Massola
Defamation lawyer Rebekah Giles turns journo and asks the ABC the hard questions
A younger Rebekah Giles used to protest ABC funding cuts. Now she finds herself facing them in court - to her distress.
- by Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
Bus crash jail sentence does not fit the crime
The Hunter bus crash was a tragedy, but it was not a premeditated loss of life. If justice is to be truly served, there should now be a judicial inquiry into the driver’s employer.
Party favour: Matt Bach’s 48-hour commute for one hour in court
A former Liberal MP’s return to Melbourne to give evidence for old boss John Pesutto comes with maximum inconvenience.
- by Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
Parliamentary code of conduct should attract good people, not deter them
Keith Pitt’s concern that an enforceable code of conduct would deter good people from entering politics is mystifying. It would appear that we have a different understanding of the term “quality”.
‘Sassy little taco’: Emerging entrepreneur likes rolling with the Libs
Maninderjit “Mannu” Kala has expensive tastes and hobnobs in high circles. He’s also got some snappy motivational messages.
- by Liam Mannix and Kishor Napier-Raman
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