Pauline Hanson’s state bid

Posted by Michael on February 24, 2009, 6:31pm, 163 views,  Leave a comment

Ever the media tease, Pauline Hanson revealed today she will seek to win a seat at the Queensland election on March 21, but failed to say which one. Read more

Sun smart cash bid a bit rich

Posted by Michael on February 22, 2009, 4:18pm, 143 views,  Leave a comment

There is some flawed logic in media reports of the Deakin University study that skin cancer rates will increase if the government doesn’t maintain funding for “sun smart” campaigns. Read more

Hewson slams ‘lazy, no balls’ Costello

Posted by Michael on February 22, 2009, 3:52pm, 143 views,  Leave a comment

John HewsonFormer Liberal leader John Hewson doesn’t mince words when he says Peter Costello is lazy and lacks balls.

Writing today in Fairfax publications, Hewson lets rip on Costello, saying “enough is enough”.

“You are bone-lazy. Just count your output, press releases/conferences, speeches, electoral visits, and other examples of your work ethic or “availability” compared with (say) Paul Keating when he was treasurer.”

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Fairfax under the pump

Posted by Michael on February 21, 2009, 5:49pm, 220 views,  Leave a comment

According to a report in The Australian, rival Fairfax media has debt of $2.3 billion and market capitalisation of $1.5 billion. Read more

Capital punishment

Posted by Michael on February 21, 2009, 5:32pm, 141 views,  Leave a comment

There has been renewed discussion about capital punishment since revelations that some of Victoria’s killer bushfires were deliberately lit. Read more

Reform the Super 14

Posted by Michael on February 21, 2009, 5:27pm, 161 views,  Leave a comment

South Africa’s reported threat to withdraw its five teams from Super 14 rugby in favor of a European competition is not a bad thing. Read more

Labor’s strategy in South Australia

Posted by Michael on February 21, 2009, 5:16pm, 276 views,  2 comments

Liberal Party members believe the ALP has adopted a new strategy in its bid to retain office at the 2010 election. Read more

Age discounting over the top

Posted by Michael on February 21, 2009, 5:04pm, 164 views,  Leave a comment

VexNews delivers some interesting information on marketing ploys at The Age to boost/fudge ailing circulation figures. Read more

Symonds needs to take a break

Posted by Michael on February 4, 2009, 10:10pm, 168 views,  1 comment

Andrew SymondsAndrew Symonds has apparently been ruled out of selection for the Australian tour of South Africa.

That’s a good decision.

Symonds obviously has problems and needs to be rehabilitated like South African ace Herschelle Gibbs.

It’s ironic that Symonds objected to (allegedly) being called a monkey, but then (without doubt) called an opposition player a “lump of shit”.

Ricky Ponting’s loyalty to his players is admirable, but it’s also knee jerk. Read more