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Troy Bramston has been a senior writer and columnist with The Australian since 2011. He has interviewed politicians, presidents and prime ministers from multiple countries along with writers, actors, directors, producers and many pop-culture icons. Troy is an award-winning and best-selling author or editor of 12 books, including Gough Whitlam: The Vista of the New, Bob Hawke: Demons and Destiny, Robert Menzies: The Art of Politics and Paul Keating: The Big-Picture Leader. Troy is a member of the Library Council of the State Library of NSW and the National Archives of Australia Advisory Council. He was awarded the Centenary Medal in 2001.

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Australian wartime PM John Curtin in 1940's. Pic National Library of Australia Alone Historical

Why Curtin is our greatest PM, 80 years after his death

John Curtin’s death plunged Australia into mourning and the tributes to his service and legacy came from across the political divide, testifying to his greatness.

Troy Bramston

EXCLUSIVENation

Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott in his office prior to filming part of his documentary with Mark Tedeschi SC on his new book - Australia: A History. Jane Dempster/The Australian.

‘Much to be proud of’: Abbott writes landmark history of nation

The former PM has long wanted to tell the story of Australia through a more balanced and positive lens, countering the so-called ‘black armband view’ of the past, but with recognition that sometimes ‘good intentions’ have gone awry.

Troy Bramston

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 24: Billy Zane attends the US premiere of

‘In a heartbeat’: Why Billy Zane would love to play The Phantom again

Actor Billy Zane reflects on iconic films Back to the Future, The Phantom and Titanic, and what still drives him.

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CommentaryCommentary

MAY 15, 1987 : Queensland Premier Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen

It’s time to rethink the life and legacy of Joh Bjelke-Petersen

It’s troubling some politicians today have a ‘don’t you worry about that’ attitude to evaluating Bjelke-Petersen. He may have been an achiever with popular appeal, but he also led by fear and division.

Troy Bramston

INQUIRERInquirer

Churchill’s secret weapon in the fight to save civilisation

Chartwell was more than a retreat; there, the man who became Britain’s wartime PM gleaned insights into events in Germany.

Troy Bramston

EXCLUSIVENation

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Governor-General Major-General Michael Jeffery make their way through the crowd after tree planting ceremony on the lawns of Government House Yaralumla in Canberra.

Mystery of the missing G-G letters to the queen

An internal review by Government House and a search by the National Archives has failed to find the missing letters.

Troy Bramston

CommentaryCommentary

MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos MAY 15, 2025: Mehreen Faruqi (left), newly elected Greens leader Larissa Waters (C) , and Senator Sarah Hanson-Young (R) walk out of their election meeting in Melbourne.Picture: NewsWire / Luis Enrique Ascui

Dreams in ashes, the Greens must decide what they stand for

The Greens once dreamt of replacing Labor as the main centre-left party but that goal is now extinguished.

Troy Bramston

the WhoniverseFilm

Doctor Who’s Paul McGann on almost 30 years of time travelling

Doctor Who’s Paul McGann talks about playing the iconic time-traveller on screen, stage and in audio adventures.

Troy Bramston

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(FILES) Director-screenwriter Mel Brooks attends a special 40th anniversary screening of the 1974 film classic

‘Nothing was off limits’: Mel Brooks reflects on a lifetime of laughter

The comedy legend turns 99 next month and is still serious about making people laugh. Looking back, there is one production he is most proud of.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, former industry minister Ed Husic and former attorney-general Mark Dreyfus. Pictures: Martin Ollman/NewsWire, Philip Gostelow/NewsWire, John Gass.

Brutal factional power play tarnishes Labor’s victory

Anthony Albanese should have intervened to save both Ed Husic and Mark Dreyfus from factional execution.

Troy Bramston

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