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The one thing ABC chair Kim Williams admits he isn’t on top of
The media maestro is never out of his depth. But then he was appointed chair of the national broadcaster, and the deluge started.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
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John Howard and a patriotic dessert menu: The Liberal Party turns 80
Ahead of Peter Dutton’s savage speech at the Liberals’ 80th federal council, the party’s top figures gathered in Sydney for an evening of factional festivities.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman
Controversial neurosurgeon Charlie ‘Tofu’ Teo embraces vegan activism
Charlie Teo, who is effectively banned from operating in Australia, now has time to pursue causes close to his heart: animal rights.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Noel Towell
Vaucluse lawyer’s home renovation plans horrify high-flying neighbours
John Landerer wants to rebuild his $18 million former Fairfax mansion – but his neighbours including NRL legend Anthony Minichiello – have opposed his DA.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Noel Towell
Lehrmann defamation case judge to headline women’s media conference
Justice Michael Lee is neither a woman nor in media. But we’re looking forward to his customary wit and wisdom when he takes the stage with Ita Buttrose.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Noel Towell
‘I know who the boss is’: Gillon McLachlan primed for showdown with Peter ‘Showbags’ V’landys
Gillon McLachlan can expect to see much more of his old footy code sparring partner Peter V’Landys now he is running Tabcorp.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Noel Towell
The Lady Vanishes: Is Bruce Lehrmann’s former landlord an aristocrat?
The woman accusing Lehrmann of property damage has been described as “Lady Gaenor Meakes”. But how did she get the title?
- by Kishor Napier-Raman
Celebrity cop Gary Jubelin’s raunchy interview with his ex
Podcasting detective Gary Jubelin’s ex-partner Pam Young reveals that nothing keeps the homicide squad veteran from pursuing his cases.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman, Noel Towell and Michael Koziol
Scott Morrison denied membership of Sydney’s all-male Australian Club
Australia’s 30th prime minister was nominated for the ultra-exclusive club by Liberal luminaries John Howard and Bruce Baird in 2022. But so far, he has had no luck.
- by Michael Koziol
Hollie Hughes complained of treachery by Angus Taylor. But there’s a problem
The dumped and wounded Liberal senator is herself no stranger to rough and tumble preselection games.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Noel Towell
Fit for office: Former Liberal MP Gladys Liu is now a personal trainer
The former Victorian MP has eschewed the well-trodden path to political lobbyist by embarking on an offbeat new career development.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Noel Towell