It's the birthday of the great Kate Bush today. Here's why she is singularly brilliant ... a song from each of her albums. Let's start at the beginning with The Man With the Child In His Eyes, written when she was 13...youtube.com/watch?v=NAj8su…

Old mate, Les, passed away on this day, 8 years ago. We spent 15 years together covering the game, travelling the world, evangelising football. Each year, his old colleagues share some messages and fond memories. As we do for Johnny. His partner, our loved friend and former

Vale David Dale, one of the SMH's wittiest writers, a bon vivant & pioneer of the Stay in Touch column. As Bulletin editor, he created "The 100 Most Appalling People in Australia" list. Owner K. Packer fired him for his "gratuitous impertinence"- the very thing I will miss most.

We are saddened by the passing of Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13 and a four-time spaceflight veteran. Lovell's life and work inspired millions. His courage under pressure helped forge our path to the Moon and beyond—a journey that continues today. go.nasa.gov/41tbrpq

Grieving the loss of one of my best friends, Jim Lovell. His extraordinary legacy is cemented by many space missions: Gemini VII, Gemini XII, Apollo 8 and Apollo 13. Our mutual respect had no limits. The Gemini XII mission we flew together paved the way for the Apollo

Statement on the recognition of the State of Palestine.

Hard hats today, house keys tomorrow. 👷‍♂️🏠🔑 We're delivering Australia's biggest ever housing build - including 45 new social and affordable homes right here. There’s more to do, but we’re making real progress. Because every Australian deserves a place to call home.

Eighty years ago, Australians gathered here to celebrate the war in the Pacific coming to an end. Today, we reflect on what victory meant - and what it cost. We remember the courage of ordinary people facing the extraordinary. Their resilience, mateship and strength of

Neale Daniher is an extraordinary Australian. A much-loved footy player and coach. And above all, a great human being. Since being diagnosed with motor neurone disease, Neale has dedicated himself to raising money in search of a cure. As Australian of the Year, he continues

My statement in response to the Iranian attacks on Australians.

An honour to meet Yulia Navalnaya in Canberra today. Her advocacy for democracy, freedom and human rights is an inspiration.

Teachers have some of the most important jobs - and these award-winning teachers are shaping the next generation. Many of them are working in schools where resources are tight but the need is greatest. That’s why we’re fully funding every school - so every child, and every

Yulia Navalnaya is a fearless voice for democracy in Russia, fighting for freedom at immense personal cost. It was a privilege to meet with her today. We honour her courage and we hold Mr Putin and the Russian Government responsible for her husband Alexei Navalny's death.

Somehow, Marmaduke has returned…

Vale Roger Climpson

Australia stands with Ukraine 🇦🇺🇺🇦 Great to see you at the United Nations General Assembly today Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

Australia will always do our part to shape a better future. 🇦🇺 That’s the message I shared with the United Nations General Assembly.

BREAKING NEWS The 2025 #NobelPrize in Literature is awarded to the Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai “for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art.”

Congratulations to 2025 Nobel laureate Laszlo Krasznahorkai and also his translators into English, ottilie mulzet @ottiliemulzet.bsky.social, George Szirtes, and John Batki and his US publisher New Directions! nytimes.com/2025/10/09/boo…