What happens if, instead of cancelling controversial figures of history, we stare them straight in the face? We take a look at how artists are re-examining the legacy of musical genius and out-and-out racist Richard Wagner.  

Plus, Newspoll shows Labor maintaining its six-point lead in two-party preferred votes, although Scott Morrison’s approval is strengthening. Simon Benson dissects the numbers. 

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