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Paul Keating says voice referendum was ‘wrong fight’ and has ‘ruined the game’ for a treaty

Exclusive: Former PM accuses John Howard and Tony Abbott of ‘outrageously and wilfully misinterpreting’ result in attempt to return to ‘great assimilation project’

The Guardian - AU

A classical espionage novel with shades of Le Carré, The Idealist explores the tumultuous path to East Timorese independence

The Idealist is the eighth novel by respected Australian writer and academic Nick Jose. Set in the turbulent period leading up to the referendum for East Timorese self-determination in 1999, the novel has the form of a political thriller, albeit one that remains restrained and meditative.

The Conversation

No winners in Middle East fighting

"This ongoing fiasco with our council certainly does not pass the pub test."

Newcastle Herald

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Asio warns against inflamed language over Middle East amid concern of ‘opportunistic violence’

Mike Burgess issues rare public statement asking ‘all parties consider the implications for social cohesion’

The Guardian - AU

'We should be listening': the long history of Liberal innovation – and failure – on Indigenous policy

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains the names and images of deceased people.

The Conversation

Former PMs pour cold water on claims Anthony Pratt told them Trump’s US submarine secrets

A US news report claimed Donald Trump discussed secret US naval capabilities with the billionaire Australian businessman

The Guardian - AU

NT not a 'failed state' says chief minister

John Howard and Tony Abbott have criticised the Northern Territory government's handling of the education and health of Indigenous Australians.

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Anthony Albanese casts yes vote in ‘once in a generation’ voice to parliament referendum

PM says he won’t take lectures from Tony Abbott and John Howard after pair claim voice wouldn’t help central Australia

The Guardian - AU

Contentious long-time grand mufti dies aged 82

Sheikh Taj El-Din Hilali has died after a controversial public life, which included his jailing in Egypt and comparing women to exposed meat.

AAP

Albanese joins list of Australian PM sporting fails

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was looking for the earth to swallow him up after dropping an easy catch in a charity cricket game on Wednesday.

AAP

Pezzullo story points to serious systemic problems in APS

What does being impartial really mean? And what should it look like?

The Canberra Times

Pezzullo story points to serious systemic problems in the Australian Public Service

The revelations in the Nine newspapers that Mike Pezzullo, secretary of the powerful Home Affairs department, shared with Liberal Party powerbroker Scott Briggs are certainly extraordinary. But, just like the revelations about Robodebt from the royal commission, they must not be treated as an isolated case but as evidence of…

The Conversation

‘It’s bunkum’: former Liberal party director and John Howard chief of staff dismisses no campaign arguments

Tony Nutt says the voice to parliament is just, practical and constitutionally safe, a view at odds with the former leader he served for a decade

The Guardian - AU

Finals farewell and a warning to star Newcastle Knights player

'You're going to miss Newcastle, mate.'

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No lasting negative impact of colonisation? Try telling that to survivors of Kinchela

Jacinta Nampijinpa Price needs a better understanding of history if she thinks Indigenous people have only seen positive things from white rule

Newcastle Herald

Governments from both sides have walked this path

On October 14, vote 'yes' to a better future.

The Conversation

How term limits for Australian political leaders could build a stronger democracy

King George III reputedly said of the inaugural US president, George Washington, on learning the American had declined a third term of office, that he was “the greatest character of the age”. George III marvelled at Washington because, despite entreaties that he continue as president, Washington had voluntarily ceded power.…

Newcastle Herald

Extending Eraring's life a backward step

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The dire state of British prisons – and what they could learn from Europe to get better

Prisoners and prison officers have long been familiar with the dire state of the UK’s prisons. The escape of Daniel Khalife from HMP Wandsworth in London now has many people wondering what life is like behind bars.

Newcastle Herald

Councils should loosen the purse things and give us street art to be proud of

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The Guardian - AU

Asking Australia for an Indigenous voice isn’t new – it’s been a long and difficult struggle

An informed vote in the 2023 referendum requires an understanding of the history that has made it possible

The Guardian - AU

Albanese pushes for EU free-trade agreement settlement by end of the year – as it happened

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Newcastle Herald

Massive mansions aren't helping alleviate the housing crisis

'Expensive, luxurious homes add to mortgage stress'

Newcastle Herald

Knights' mid-season critics need to eat some humble pie

'Hope they haven't got the hide to be back.'

The Conversation

Modern prime ministers have typically left parliament soon after defeat. So why doesn't Scott Morrison?

With each passing month, Scott Morrison is developing into a post-prime-ministership peculiarity. Well over a year since voters cast him from power, he remains limpet-like in the House of Representatives, defying speculation that he is ready to quit parliament and trigger a byelection in his New South Wales seat of…

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