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Killer vision
According to Peter Greste, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop’s ‘laser-like eyes’ were deployed as the secret weapon to free him.
The humanity
It has been left to federal Liberal MP Tim Wilson to represent our entire species.
Deft sentence
When the other side transcribes a politicians’ words, it’s usually for a real stinker of an interview.
Beyond the coal
Our dream that Scott Morrison lugs uranium into question time edged closer yesterday when Malcolm Turnbull went on radio.
Mind the gap
Bob Katter got up in parliament yesterday to explain how he identifies as a blackfella.
Lump logistics
Scott Morrison admits that the chunk of coal he smuggled into parliament was too big for his pocket.
Don’t be a Malcolm, Justin
The Canadian Prime Minister has been warned about how to take on Donald Trump in a phone call.
Figure of speech
One is not accustomed to seeing Christopher Pyne’s light near a bushel, so it’s been fun watching him backing away.
Competing loves
While Scott Morrison came out as a coal fancier, a rehabilitated Sam Dastyari was waxing on another love.
Calm after storm
We should pause for a moment to admire how well the Prime Minister’s on/off switch was working yesterday.
All that glisters
Cory Bernardi’s former colleagues lined up to express their disappointment, but none with the gusto of Jeff Kennett.
Going, going
With Cory Bernardi on the verge of leaving the Liberals, our hope is that he goes with a catchy name for his new party.
Mr President Whatshisname
It’s been a rough week for Our Malcolm with US President Donald Trump last week reportedly hanging up on the PM.
Dial T for Trump
It may have been Australia’s most problematic political phone call since the Andrew Peacock-Jeff Kennett exchange.
Not like them
Malcolm Turnbull’s appearance at the National Press Club in Canberra yesterday had a little something for everyone.
Dressing the Donald
The sad deficit in commentary on male fashion in politics has had some welcome redress from Peta Credlin.
Tongue held
Our PM wasn’t always so reticent about commenting on the domestic policies of other countries.
Heavens above
Once you get a decent Clive Palmer verse in your brain there’s no dislodging it.
Daily breadth
There’s nothing quite like Australia Day to let the Coalition showcase just what a broad church it is.
Adieu to new
Christopher Pyne and Anthony Albanese slowly — or perhaps strangely — renew their friendship.
