Dirt


The Crikey guide to dirt in politics: a short history of gossip

Gossip has been one of the most powerful weapons of the courtier as long as courtiers have existed. It’s no surprise that it plays such a role in politics, writes Christian Kerr.

Jason Koutsoukis: showing how the job could – and should – be done

Good on Jason Koutsoukis. He may not be the most polished, experienced, wise or measured of the denizens of the Canberra Press gallery, but in his column in yesterday’s Sunday Age he managed to show something of how the job could – and should – be done.