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An obedient nation of larrikins: Why Victorians are not revolting

An obedient nation of larrikins: Why Victorians are not revolting

by Frank Bongiorno | Sep 10, 2020 | Featured, My take on.., Residents

According to stereotype, we’re rebels who have no time for politicians telling us what’s what. So, why haven’t Victorians renewed the spirit of Eureka?

The average, angry voter: One thing we can rely on this election

The average, angry voter: One thing we can rely on this election

by Frank Bongiorno | Apr 15, 2019 | Featured, Politics, Residents

With the election now underway, the candidate who manages to make an apathetic nation feel something will surely be the winner. Whoever offers more of the same will come up short.

Leak shows how Howard navigated the budget of all budgets

Leak shows how Howard navigated the budget of all budgets

by Frank Bongiorno | Jan 2, 2019 | Featured, Finance, Ladder

In documents cleaned from a dusty drawer in Canberra, the tale of how John Howard survived his budget (and inspired many more) is up for re-examination.

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