Keane on Abbott’s mea culpa — and why Hockey’s critics can smell blood. Poll Bludger’s full analysis of the Vic election, plus: deadlock in the upper house? Lambie holds the govt to ransom on defence pay. The zombie nukes debate is back. How ads on the ABC would sink commercial TV. The preference whisperer demands his due. What’s at stake for Australia in Lima climate talks. Controversial media jobs up for grabs. And Todd McKenney said what about Jacqui Lambie?