Marcus Padley reports on the highs and lows of today’s markets.
March, 2009
Hanson photo affair undermines the right to know
The editors of the tabloids that ran the ‘Hanson’ photographs knew exactly why they were publishing these pics and I am certain the reason had nothing to do with serving the public interest, writes Michael Gawenda.
The AIG bonus scandal’s strange twist
The AIG bonus scandal has taken a strange twist, writes Adam Schwab.
Rundle: Israel’s de facto apartheid
One grim upside of Israel’s massacre in Gaza has been the way in which a widespread view of the Israeli state has come into alignment with those who know something of the region’s history, writes Guy Rundle.
Fitzgibbon affair points to bureaucrats out of control
There are a number of issues in play in the revelation that Defence has been spying on its own minister. All bear teasing out, writes Bernard Keane.
Scott memo: ABC appoints new News and Radio directors
Crikey received an internal memo from ABC MD Mark Scott announcing the new appointments for the ABC’s Director of News and Director of Radio.
Why rail projects in NSW cost three times as much as they should
The gurus at Infrastructure Australia should be asking some hard questions because something seems terribly wrong with the cost of rail construction in NSW, writes Gavin Gatenby.
Dyer’s business wrap: is the recession wrapping up?
We’re not out of the woods yet, but there’s a growing belief that the economy’s rapid descent into recession is slowing, writes Glenn Dyer.
Crikey Says: Crikey says
A range of questions are raised by this morning’s running political story, the secret inquries made within the Department of Defence into the affairs of its Minister, Joel Fitzgibbon.
Crikey’s AFL & NRL Hot Form Charts
The final, must-have piece of footy tipping intelligence, Crikey’s Hot Form Charts, are here to help you pick the winner in this week’s NRL Grand Final.
Tips and rumours
Defence has spent $50,000 to publish a book of publicly-available declassified defence documents, as reported here. Middle managers in the Defence Department have recently received a free copy of the large, hard-copy volume. Poor taxpayer. The GFC has hit the Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department too. The two receptionists who have served the Department for 46 years […]
Wetlands: think The Bell Jar with more buggery
Charlotte Roche, the newly crowned queen of Clit Lit, calls herself a feminist. Not everyone agrees, writes Helen Razer.
Richard Farmer’s political bite-sized meaty chunks
Meaty snippets from the home of government by Richard Farmer.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Comments, corrections, clarifications, and c*ckups
Marcus Einfeld … Qantas … Malcolm Turnbull … a busy day at Crikey? …
Last night’s TV ratings
The Winners … The Losers … News & CA … The Stats … Glenn Dyer’s comments.
RBA says banks should brace for testing times
The RBA says Australian banks are about to be tested but they’re up to the challenge, writes Glenn Dyer.
Gottliebsen: Corporate bosses have let us all down
The Rio Tinto-Chinalco 600 page agreement morass is just another illustration of how trust in the business community is rapidly evaporating, writes Robert Gottliebsen.
podcast Canberra Calling: Where is Kevin “Bloody” Rudd today?
Jonathan Green and Bernard Keane chat about the nation’s events.
Video of the Day: Hey, Paul Krugman
A song for “economist, Nobel prize winner and all around cool guy” Paul Krugman.
Khatami: a case for dialogue
Last night, I was among the crowd by former Iranian President Sayyed Mohammad Khatami, writes Irfan Yusuf.
Rundle’s British bites: Goody Goody Goody; Thick and thin
These f-ck me shoes were made for walking … Goody Goody Goody … Thick and thin.
Vanstone’s dog puts the bite on Pakistan
Amanda Vanstone’s dog has created diplomatic waves, writes Barry Everingham.
Richard Farmer’s political bite-sized meaty chunks
Meaty snippets from the home of government by Richard Farmer.
Tips and rumours
Anna Bligh has given Neil Roberts the police portfolio after disposing of the troubled Judy Spence. There are stories from within the Queensland Police service that Bligh was considering handing the portfolio to Karen Struthers – the subject of assault claims from a confrontation at a polling booth on Saturday – but senior police made […]
