The Death Of The Australian Hero: Remembering Gough, Honouring Assange And Freya
Have you ever watched a film and found yourself connecting deeply with the hero despite…More
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Obituary: Gough Whitlam's Ideas Must Live On
E. Gough Whitlam, Chifley Memorial Lecture, 1957: “The way of the reformer is hard." Edward…More
Among Our Prime Ministers, Whitlam Stood Tall On Land Rights
I believe in the annals of history, Australian Prime Ministers will be remembered ultimately for…More
Gough Whitlam Dies At 98: Readers Remember
Australians woke this morning to the news that the nation’s 21st Prime Minister Gough Whitlam…More
Rupert Murdoch: His Editors, His Reporters, His Readers
In the immediate wake of the recent hacking trial, British foreign secretary William Hague expressed…More
History Points To Leadership Challenge Not If, But When
Tony Abbott is facing his greatest threat not just from an unpopular Budget but rather…More
How Whitlam Managed The Miners
Late last week mining magnate Gina Rinehart warned that “miners and other resources industries aren’t…More
How Whitlam Redefined Opposition
On 2 December 1972, Gough Whitlam became Australia’s 21st prime minister. Arguably, his greatest achievement…More
Checking The Tyranny Of The Majority
The retirement of Justice Michael Kirby from the High Court today marks the end of…More
A Long History On The Right Side Of Rights
On 10 December 2008, the world will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the adoption by…More