The ABC is understandably proud that one of its own knocked off a sitting prime minister. Nonetheless, last night’s 7.30 Report was misleading in suggesting that Maxine McKew’s achievement was something out of the ordinary, writes Charles Richardson.
Marginal seat
It’s time for a change (PM Costello doesn’t count)
Marginal seat voters want a change, but a change to prime minister Peter Costello doesn’t count, polling by D&M Research has found. Worryingly for the Coalition, the mood for a change is stronger in their electorates, by 23 to 15%, writes Christian Kerr.
John’s Party: An election night fantasy
Is this how polling day will play? Read Adelaide academic Glyn Evans’ election night imaginings.






