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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…

The Conversation

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!!!

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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.

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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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The Guardian - AU

'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'.

The Canberra Times

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.

AAP

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 Guardian - AU

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”.

The Conversation

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

The Guardian - AU

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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.

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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.

TechRadar

Your next work headset could be a truly luxury experience if Bang & Olufsen has its way

Bang & Olufsen wants to help take your hybrid work experience to a new level of luxury.

ABC News

On the 25th National Sorry Day, Stolen Generations survivors say Australia still doesn't acknowledge its history

While a lot has changed in 25 years, Stolen Generations survivors and descendants say more needs to be done for Australia to reconcile with its history.

The New Daily

AFL legend Michael Long walks the walk – again – to talk up ‘Yes’ vote for the Voice

Two decades after his historic walk from Melbourne to Canberra, Michael Long is embarking on the 650km stroll to parliament for Yes vote

AAP

AFL great to walk 650km for Indigenous voice 'yes' vote

AFL Hall of Famer Michael Long will walk 650km from Melbourne to Canberra to support a 'yes' vote in the Indigenous voice to parliament referendum.

The New Daily

Dutton gave Australia ‘an underclass – his greatest legacy’, says former top official

"An underclass. That is what Mr Dutton has given us. That is his greatest legacy, the creation of a permanent underclass of unsuccessful asylum seekers.

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