The first two weeks of this campaign evidently started with Gillard being given ground Valium on her cereal every morning. As of today, she’s off the meds…
Greens party
Battle for Melbourne: how Gillard’s tougher solution will play in the city
Julia Gillard’s pledge to cloak the Howard Government’s ‘Pacific Solution’ in a new East Timor regional fix could spell trouble for Labor in the race for the federal seat of Melbourne.
Botany Bay car park doomed
The outrageous proposal by Rockdale City Council to build a 100-vehicle car park on the beachfront of Botany Bay has been scrapped, writes Alex Mitchell.
Quiz: Which election night party is that?
Angry, distraught people yelling abuse at TV broadcast of Howard victory speech. Is it a) Kooyong b) Higgins c) Australian DF Barracks Mess room, Iraq d) Yarralumla. Guy Rundle puts you to the test.
Election Party Planner: What would Martha Stewart do?
For the Liberals, a picket fence-themed party is always a hit. Kevin ‘07 revellers need a decorative mood that’s triumphal and happy — but can be turned around at a moment’s notice.
