Whitlam's Legacy and Australia's Electoral Mandate
Exploring Gough Whitlam's historic 1972 victory and its lasting impact on Australian parliamentary democracy. Discover how minority governments shape policy.
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Remembrance Day 2024: Honouring Australia's Fallen
As Remembrance Day approaches, we reflect on the sacrifices made by Australian service members and why their legacy remains crucial today. Join us in remembering.
Wollongong MP's role in Whitlam dismissal revealed
Fifty years after Australia's constitutional crisis, discover how Wollongong MP Rex Connor's controversial loan dealings helped trigger the Whitlam government's dramatic dismissal. Explore the untold story.
Remembrance Day 2025: Honouring Service and Sacrifice
As Australia prepares to mark Remembrance Day on November 11, 2025, we explore the enduring legacy of the Furner brothers and the growing public engagement with commemorative services. Join the nation in remembering.
Whitlam's Canberra childhood shaped political vision
Gough Whitlam's formative years in Canberra profoundly influenced his ambitious government agenda and belief in federal power. Discover the lasting impact 50 years after the Dismissal.
Experts Warn of Potential Constitutional Crisis in Australia
Leading political analysts are drawing unsettling parallels between current political tensions and the 1975 Whitlam dismissal, suggesting Australia's constitutional framework could face unprecedented challenges.
Ferny Creek Cricket Club's Tributes For Ben Austin
A Melbourne cricket community rallies around the family of teenage cricketer Ben Austin, creating touching gestures to honour his memory after his sudden passing.
War Memorial redevelopment wins top architecture award
The Australian War Memorial's $500m redevelopment has claimed the nation's highest architecture award, the Sir Zelman Cowen Award, despite facing significant public criticism and heritage concerns.
Chris Masters reinstated for War Memorial lecture
Award-winning investigative journalist Chris Masters has been re-invited to deliver the CEW Bean Memorial Lecture after the Australian War Memorial reversed its decision to cancel his appearance over concerns about his reporting on Australian special forc
Geelong tribute cricket bat stolen in brazen teen theft
Shocking CCTV footage captures teenagers stealing a commemorative cricket bat honouring a Geelong local's memory in a brazen daylight theft that's sparked community outrage.
Wollongong Wolves Keep Finals Hopes Alive With Win
The Wollongong Wolves have kept their NSW National Premier Leagues championship hopes burning bright after a hard-fought 2-1 victory against St George FC at Albert Butler Memorial Park.
Whitlam Dismissal: Democracy's Fragile Moment
Nearly 50 years later, the dramatic dismissal of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam remains a stark reminder of Australian democracy's vulnerability and the enduring power of constitutional crises.
Tom O'Neill honoured with St Joseph's College memorial award
The Geelong community mourns Tom O'Neill, a beloved Armstrong Creek man remembered as a 'kind soul' and celebrated through a new college award honouring his legacy of compassion and character.
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