Nick Dyrenfurth

The Australian Labor Party is one of the oldest labour parties in the world and the first to form a government. This short, sharp history tells the story of the party's formation, its successes and failures at winning elections at all levels, its leaders, its key players and the policies that have changed lives. It shows how the ALP has attracted an extraordinary range of members, parliamentary representatives, leaders, unionists, activists and, indeed, opponents. In this updated edition of A Little History of the Australian Labor Party, Nick Dyrenfurth and Frank Bongiorno examine the central role of the ALP in Australian history.

A wholesome book for children.Five Rhinos on Bondi? This isn't Africa, Asia or any old Zoo, fair dinkum it's true A family of Rhinos cause mayhem on Sydney's iconic beach.Beachgoers, lifesavers and escapees from Taronga Zoohelp two panicky parents search for their lost children.Wacky beachcombers, a party with DJing emus and anunforgettable cricket match - this is the most true blue Aussiestory you'll ever read

The perfect book for your child - (ages 4-9)Follow Bella's adventures with her best mates Bo and Billy in outer space On the moon, life's a breeze: no parents or teachers telling them 'no, no, no, no' But all is not as it seems. Pursued by intergalactic thieves, the 'rat pack' embark upon a rollicking and dangerous space adventure

Getting the Blues is an unsparing take on what many are calling Labor's unlosable election and presents a bold, passionate blueprint for renewal. Nick Dyrenfurth takes stock of the turbulent last decade of Australian politics and identifies what is really roiling our polity - economic insecurity, seismic cultural change and a shattering of faith in our democratic institutions. In Dyrenfurth's candid account of the Rudd-Gillard years, the Shorten-era and 2019 federal election, Getting the Blues provides answers to the big questions confronting modern Labor: is it fundamentally broken? Or does the 128-year-old party have the willingness to change and renew itself?

This is the first progressive book to argue that the BDS movement (boycott, divestment and sanctions) is the wrong way to broker peace in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.The BDS movement against Israel has gained traction and publicity worldwide. Yet here, Philip Mendes and Nick Dyrenfurth – politically progressive commentators – argue that BDS is too blunt an instrument to use in a such a complex situation. Instead, they propose a solution that supports Israel’s existence and Palestinian rights to a homeland, urging mutual compromise and concessions from both sides.

Celebrating the 120th anniversary of the Australian Labor Party (ALP)—one of the oldest labor parties in the world and the first to form a government—this short and lively book recounts ALP’s history from its origins during the late 19th century through present day. The book details the party’s numerous successes in winning government at all levels and its policymaking that has transformed lives, as well as demonstrating how the ALP has attracted an extraordinary range of members, parliamentary representatives, leaders, unionists, activists and, indeed, opponents. The ALP has been a central force in Australia throughout the 20th century, and this concise chronicle tells the story of their triumphs and crises, their colorful characters and famed members, and their evolving aspirations.

After a tumultuous few months that have seen an election-winning prime minister replaced as leader by Australia's first woman prime minister, many people are questioning what Labor stands for, and wondering what it should stand for. In this book, young, prominent thinkers, players and commentators - as well as some experienced politicians - tackle these questions in frank, personal and often surprising ways.