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Julia Gillard defends ‘sexist’ slush fund claims

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has come out swinging against allegations that she was party to a union slush fund scandal in an attempt to put the claims of what she labelled a “very sexist smear campaign” to rest. Gillard has been mute on the 17-year-old issue since it was uncovered in 2007, but spoke out […]
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Julia Gillard haunted by Wilson scandal

Julia Gillard haunted by Wilson scandal

Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s relationship with a former union official and fraudster came back to haunt her over the weekend with the revival of a 17-year-old union slush fund scandal involving Gillard’s former flame Bruce Wilson. Gillard fell for the alleged conman as an industrial lawyer and partner at law firm Slater and Gordon, where […]
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I'm Craig Thomson's wife: This is my story

I’m Craig Thomson’s wife: This is my story

When politician Craig Thomson was publicly accused of using his union credit card to pay for prostitutes, his wife Zoe Arnold was expecting their first baby. Three years, a wedding and two children after the first allegations were made, Zoe has written a passionate defence of her beleaguered husband in the August issue of the […]
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Therese Rein on entering the Grandma zone

Therese Rein on entering the Grandma zone

It’s been a big year for the Rudd family. With Kevin Rudd and Thérèse Rein’s son Nicholas’ wedding in April, and the birth of their first granddaughter to daughter Jessica in May, beaming new grandmother Thérèse struggles to even recall the tough times that befell them earlier in the year. “When did we take a […]
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Rudd ready to shape the nation

Rudd ready to shape the nation

Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has opened up to The Australian Women’s Weekly about his desire to shape the nation’s future. In an interview with the Rudd family in the August issue of The Weekly, he said that keeping a level of public service and being involved directly in shaping Australia’s future is “just who […]
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Our advice for Julia Gillard

Our advice for Julia Gillard

Six of Australia’s most admired women give their advice for Prime Minister Julia Gillard and reveal their stance on Opposition Leader Tony Abbott’s policies on women’s issues. Carrie Bickmore, 31 Carrie is a co-host of The Project on Network Ten. She lost her husband Greg to cancer in 2010 and has a son, Oliver. Advice […]
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Julia Gillard defeats Kevin Rudd

Julia Gillard defeats Kevin Rudd

Julia Gillard will remain Australia’s Prime Minister after defeating Kevin Rudd 71 votes to 31. Gillard called a leadership ballot on Friday, after former prime minister Rudd announced he would challenge her for control of the Labor Party. The ballot was held Parliament House this morning and Gillard triumphed, securing 40 votes more than Rudd. […]
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The Labor leadership crisis awards

The Labor leadership crisis awards

During the 2010 election, the leader’s debate was rescheduled to avoid a clash with reality TV’s night of nights, the MasterChef final. It was a win for those with balanced political and pop-cultural tastes. But today, no such courtesy was given by the Labor party who held their leadership ballot at the same time as […]
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'Our home was invaded by a knife-wielding intruder'

‘Our home was invaded by a knife-wielding intruder’

The Costa family enjoyed an idyllic country lifestyle with their precious children — until a knife-wielding intruder destroyed their sanctuary. Jordan Baker visits a family trying to put the pieces of their life back together. The Costa family considered their farm their refuge, a place where five-year-old Valentina and two-year-old Mikos could forget the punishing […]
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Margaret Thatcher and Meryl Streep

Sneak peek: Meryl Streep as Margaret Thatcher

Meryl Streep has received more Oscar nominations than any other star and looks likely to get another one for her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher in a new film. The 62-year-old actress plays Britain’s legendary prime minister in The Iron Lady, which is scheduled for release in January, just in time for the awards season. In […]
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