Former prime minister John Howard bowls a ball during a cricket game in Pakistan in 2005.

From Hawke to Dutton:Politicians and their sporting mishaps

News that a cameraman was bloodied after a misplaced punt from Peter Dutton is just the latest political sports mishap

  • Penry Buckley

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Former NSW premier Bob Carr at the Sydney Summit in February.

For decades,former premier Bob Carr opposed these laws. Now he has changed his mind

NSW Attorney-General Michael Daley told parliament on Wednesday that the government was open to considering a bill introduced by Greens MP Jenny Leong.

  • Alexandra Smith andFrances Howe
Bob Carr looking happy.

Bob Carr makes history with new Sydney appointment

The former premier will chair the board of the Museums of History NSW. Meanwhile,an ex-Liberal leader gets a spot on the NSW Art Gallery board.

  • Kishor Napier-Raman andStephen Brook
The golfing sector wants to repurpose parts of the course for a myriad of sports and recreational facilities.

Golfers pitch to turn Moore Park course into ‘world-class’ recreation hub

The state government wants to halve the 18-hole course for a new park. Players have an alternative plan they’re touting as a win-win for the sport and locals.

  • Megan Gorrey
Former Labor foreign minister Bob Carr believes AUKUS should be reconsidered.

Reconsider AUKUS,say former Labor foreign ministers

The government is insisting Kevin Rudd will stay on as Australia’s ambassador to Washington despite his past criticism of Donald Trump.

  • David Crowe
Former premier Bob Carr and Dr Jamal Rifi join forces for minister Tony Burke

Bob Carr to launch pro-Labor Muslim initiative in western Sydney

Islamic community leader Dr Jamal Rifi has recruited Bob Carr to help push back against Muslim independents in western Sydney.

  • Deborah Snow
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Bob Carr says he will sue New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters over the comments.

Bob Carr to sue NZ foreign minister for calling him a ‘Chinese puppet’

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters is facing calls to step down after he attacked Bob Carr for calling AUKUS “fragrant,methane-wrapped bullshit”.

  • Matthew Knott
Sydney traffic

Record immigration drives capital city population differences

Each day Sydney is becoming the new home for 391 people. But is this a good thing?

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Scots College library.

Scots College castle still up in the air

Six years,and several lapsed deadlines and cost blowouts later,the Bellevue Hill monstrosity is still not open.

  • Kishor Napier-Raman andNoel Towell
Bob Carr’s Maroubra home goes to auction on April 6,ending 43 years ownership.

Bob Carr jumped at this Maroubra house 43 years ago. It’s now yours for $5 million

Most Sydney home owners have a favourite story about how they bought. As the former Labor premier prepares to sell,he shares his.

  • Lucy Macken