This is a solid format - a panel of politicians, academics and other notable people debate various topics and field questions from the audience - but success on any given night depends on the selection and chemistry of the...
Blanche d'Alpuget says she considered ending her own life, or killing former prime minister Bob Hawke, when he called off their affair in 1979. Ms d'Alpuget, 64, has revealed the ups and downs of her relationship with Mr Hawke,...
Former prime minister Bob Hawke says nuclear power should not be ruled out of Australia's response to climate change. The Federal Government has rejected nuclear energy as part of its climate change strategy. But Mr Hawke has...
ALL the intellectually stimulating broad canvas reforms of Noel Pearson and the mission statements of governments about addressing indigenous disadvantage will amount to nothing unless practical means of delivering the services...
By Jim Litke THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SOUTHPORT, England -- Greg Norman, one of the greats of his era, is back in the lead at the British Open at age 53 -- while still on a honeymoon with his new bride, Chris Evert -- a decade...
By JIM LITKE The Associated Press SOUTHPORT, England – The howling winds, sideways rain and crazy bounces of the first three days at Royal Birkdale were just the prelude. Greg Norman, one of the greats of his era, is back in...
News Type: Event — Sat Jul 19, 2008 5:11 PM EDT During 1987 Australia witnessed at least 32 homicides in a total of at least six multiple-killing incidents including the Hoddle Street & Queen Street events in Melbourne,...
Greg Sheridan, Foreign editor | July 19, 2008 IN foreign policy, Kevin Rudd is a realist, a hyperactive realist, perhaps. A long discussion with Rudd on the prime ministerial VIP jet between Sydney and Brisbane starts with him...
Mike Steketee, National affairs editor | July 19, 2008 LISTEN to trade unions and there is one reason and one reason alone Labor won last year's election: Work Choices. According to an analysis of the results of the Australian...
With Victoria facing profound challenges, John Brumby has positioned himself as the can-do Premier. Will the man who took the helm one year ago bring about substantial changes, or will perceptions of his combative style cloud...