In May 1989 Liberal leader John Howard was ambushed and replaced by Andrew Peacock. Unlike Labor’s 2010 leadership coup, which used the media to create and sustain momentum, that one 23 years ago was planned in secrecy. The Canberra press gallery was tot

What is it with the Coalition and race? Every so often some brouhaha or other is hitting the headlines. It’s a certain brand of politics. Last month shadow parliamentary secretary for citizenship and settlement, Teresa Gambaro created news byoutlining to

Former prime minister Malcolm Fraser has warned the Gillard government's decision to allow exports of uranium to India will contribute to a global spread of nuclear weapons. Mr Fraser has used Australia Day to launch a petition signed by 713 Order of Aus

AAP More than 700 prominent Australians have called on the government to show leadership on outlawing nuclear weapons, saying the need is urgent. Australians for a Nuclear Weapons Convention is a group of 713 Order of Australia honorees who say there is

In late 2003, Labor leader Mark Latham had the world at his feet. New leader, new goodwill, a vulnerable government, an election due within twelve months and his job secure until then. Other opposition leaders in similar positions have included Kevin Rud

Published on Friday, Dec 2, 2011 at 12:12 am | Last updated on Friday, Dec 2, 2011 at 12:12 am Two weeks of rest can do a lot to help a team recover from 11 taxing weeks of football. Just ask the head coaches of the University of Maine and Appalachian S