How to improve the Olympics. My The Sydney Morning Herald bit. PS I think the best suggestion is the one about ping-pong) smh.com.au/culture/comedy…

Kamala Harris and her father Donald in 1965, less than a year after she turned Black.

The Occasion: lunching to talk about Neil Mercer's fabulous new book on Roger Rogerson and Neddy Smith "The Kingping and The Crooked Cop" The Venue: The Iron Duke hotel where rival rogues’ toes were reputedly separated from their feet in the cellar smh.com.au/national/two-l…

Iran’s brutal authoritarianism now poses a threat to its own internal security, Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert writes. foreignpolicy.com/2024/07/31/han…

A novel proposal (for The Sydney Morning Herald subscribers). smh.com.au/culture/books/…

Spot on from Pete!

Delightful richard glover interview with Mike Carlton on his new submarine book, Dive

Brand new music ‘Golden Shoes = Country Blues’ and a national album tour announced this week for Dan Kelly 🎉📣 tune into ABC Sydney Drive this afternoon from 3.30pm to catch him live with richard glover #dankelly #newmusic #australiantour

💛 Hedley Thomas in conversation with richard glover 💛 Sh*tty First Drafts with Emily Perkins, Christos Tsiolkas and Charlotte Wood And more! Watch the series at your leisure on Vimeo newcastlewritersfestival.vhx.tv All funds raised will support Story Hunter 📚

Thanks to Dementia Australia for this moving chat with Jim and Hamish on their wonderful new podcast. abc.net.au/listen/program…

Talking with SigridThorntonFan on richard glover about her mum, legendary feminist #merlethornton who fought for the right to drink (in a public bar) & more importantly, to end the marriage bar. abc.net.au/listen/program…

I love those radio moments when the two guests talk to each other, as happened today, in celebration of Merle Thornton, with her daughter Sigrid and the great Anne Summers.

My interview with David Anderson after he announced his resignation abc.net.au/listen/program… via ABC Australia

Self Improvement Wednesday: The drama of 1955 Australian drama - with thanks to Michelle Arrow abc.net.au/listen/program… via ABC Australia

Ahhh, Cash Converters... Now there's a name you'd expect to see hiding in the shadows of the last day laggards. How'd they go in 2023-24? Revenue soared 26% to $382m as Australians struggle, selling their valuables to a tough pay day lender: announcements.asx.com.au/asxpdf/2024083…

My The Sydney Morning Herald bit: smh.com.au/world/north-am….

I suspect history will be kind to Bill Shorten in a similar way it has been to Kim Beazley. Bill is a Labor patriot who wanted the best for our country, and was responsible and constructive on matters of national security to his great credit.