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You have six weeks to decide. Voice referendum day locked in

After weeks of speculation, the PM formally announced the date.

Newcastle Herald

Strong political leaders are electoral gold – but the trick is in them knowing when to stand down

March this year marked the 60th anniversary of a famous “gotcha” moment in 1963, when Labor leader Arthur Calwell and his deputy, Gough Whitlam, were photographed outside the Hotel Kingston in Canberra.

The Conversation

Victorian Liberals claim safe seat – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

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Let's hope Hunted Australia gets a Logie on Sunday night

Dr David Craig was part of the security detail for three prime ministers.

The Canberra Times

Afternoon Update: tributes for Sinéad O’Connor; NSW police form taskforce to tackle gang war; and food companies shrinking products

‘What an amazing woman’ – Russell Crowe recalls meeting the Irish singer in Dublin

The Guardian - AU

Being colonised by Britain was ‘luckiest thing’ for Australia, says former PM

‘You have to understand that in the 17th, 18th century, colonisation of the land mass of Australia was next to inevitable...’

The Independent UK

Author, ambassador, commentator, critic? It's not always easy to earn a crust as a former PM

Few Australians are losing sleep over how Scott Morrison is going to earn a crust after politics. Few outside the federal Coalition, at any rate. His continuing presence on the opposition backbench serves as a distraction from the present and reminder of the past. Unfortunately, that past keeps intruding on…

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Boomers Are Flipping Their Lids At The ABC After A Cheeky Tweet Roasted John Howard At The Cricket

Protect the ABC Sport Twitter admin at all costs!!!

Pedestrian.tv

Vale Simon Crean: a true believer in the Labor Party

On reflection, Simon Crean was probably the first domino to fall in a certain madness that seized Labor during the Howard era and presaged a decade of turmoil that only settled down under Bill Shorten’s leadership (2013-19).

The Conversation

Alan Kohler: Time to revisit the Allan Fels system of price control – naming and shaming

It’s time to revisit the Fels system of price control.That is – put some resources into price surveillance, and name and shame the gougers.

The New Daily

Howard and Abbott seek the meaning of life. What if our true purpose is … saving the planet

Two former PMs among several Australian conservatives are linked to Jordan Peterson-fronted Alliance for Responsible Citizenship, which is concerned with ‘issues metaphysical, cultural and practical’

The Guardian - AU

Sport bodies say 'yes' to the Voice. But they should reflect on their own backyards too

More than 20 prominent Australian sport bodies have taken a united stand, publicly declaring their support for a “yes” vote on the Indigenous Voice to parliament.

The Conversation

Museum to enshrine words of sorrow that shaped history

Letters between a grieving father and the prime minister that proved pivotal in Australia's modern history will go on display at the national museum.

The New Daily

Senator removed from party room – as it happened

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'Be strong and act now': Grieving father's letters after Port Arthur massacre donated to museum

He wrote the letters so 'no person in Australia ever has to suffer such a loss'.

AAP

Father's Port Arthur grief shaped Australian history

Letters between a grieving father and the prime minister that proved pivotal in Australia's modern history will go on display at the national museum.

The Guardian - AU

National gun register the ‘next step’ for reform that John Howard started, Anthony Albanese says

Albanese praises ‘courage’ of former prime minister and those affected by Port Arthur massacre

The Conversation

Can the new High Speed Rail Authority deliver after 4 decades of costly studies?

Australia’s new High Speed Rail Authority comes into being today. Created by the Albanese government, the authority and its newly named board have been set a challenging task: “bring high-speed rail to reality”.

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The Guardian - AU

Tony Abbott and John Howard join Jordan Peterson-led group looking at ‘meaning of life’

Alliance for Responsible Citizenship includes prominent Brexit voices and Bjørn Lomborg, who has questioned the urgency of the climate crisis

Al Jazeera

Australia confronts ‘war hero’ myth after Ben Roberts-Smith case

Veneration of veterans gained momentum in the John Howard era and the revelations from Afghanistan have shocked many.

Newcastle Herald

Let's not tether the June public holiday to the monarchy any more

There is plenty to think about on Monday

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle's 'barn' won't sway Bublé and others to return at any stage

He was less than complimentary of Newcastle Entertainment Centre.

ABC News

Australian intelligence's secret hand in bringing down the Bali bombers

Political editor Andrew Probyn reveals Australian intelligence's critical role in undoing the men who committed the 2002 Bali bombings — and how a shard from a Nokia phone brought them down.

The Guardian - AU

The housing crisis threatens to unleash Australia’s darker angels. Peter Dutton is intent on exploiting it

Weaponising housing has stark consequences. But progressives have the chance to lead a national risk mitigation effort based in genuine systemic reform

The New Daily

Sun sets on David Koch’s 20-year reign on Sunrise

David Koch is leaving Sunrise after 20 years. He may have been "plucked from relative obscurity" but his career started long before Sunrise.

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