The one steady factor in recent Newspolls has been the decline in Turnbull’s satisfaction ratings and the increase in his dissatisfaction ratings, writes Bernard Keane.
March, 2009
Newspoll: 56-44Video of the Day: Girl drink drunk
In tribute to alcopops.
Media briefs: Digital TV changeover explained… UK reporters to subedit own copy…
Today’s headlines about the headline makers.
The LNP takeover was the root of Liberal woes
A 3.5% swing is, in the end, a poor justification for the Nationals’ takeover of the Queensland Liberal Party, writes Bernard Keane.
Bushfire battler story is more complex than it looks
Greg Sheridan’s piece in the most recent Weekend Australian exemplifies how problematic the unquestioning rehashing of items in the news cycle can be, writes Eleri Harris.
What Royal Commission? DSE keeps on lighting fires
Fuel reduction burning remains something of a contentious issue in Victoria, but that hasn’t deterred the state’s Department of Sustainability and Environment, writes Lionel Elmore.
NSW to spend $1 billion on the Opera House — WTF?
The NSW State Government’s announcement over the weekend to fund a renovation of the Sydney Opera House to the tune of $1 billion is either just a furphy or an ill-conceived waste of tax-payers money, writes Nicholas Pickard.
How the NT intervention is harming children
Income management shames those who live under it and takes us back to the days of the mission. It sets Aboriginal people apart from their fellow Australians, writes Irene Fisher.
Einfeld I: the legal profession never spares its own
Is Marcus Einfield’s sentence just the lawyers club seeking yet again to distance themselves as far as possible from one of their own who has fallen foul of the law? asks Greg Barns.
Morning market report
Marcus Padley reports on the highs and lows of today’s markets.
Richard Farmer’s political bite sized meaty chunks
Meaty snippets from the home of government by Richard Farmer.
Tonight on the 7.30 report
Kerry O’Brien’s Hair speaks with Julia Gillard…
Pineapple Party Time QLD election wrap
What we had expected would be a long night was over in a flash, writes Mark Bahnisch.
IDF testimonials tell frightening version of Gaza war
How much more do we need to learn about Israel’s war against Gaza? asks Jeff Sparrow.
Last night’s TV ratings
The Winners … The Losers … News & CA … The Stats … Glenn Dyer’s comments.
Mungo: have a nice trip Kevin, see you next fall
The Prime Minister might feel that even if the economic cycle is still clearly running against him, the political climate at least has changed for the better, writes Mungo MacCallum.
Einfeld II: a show trial about nothing?
The sentence meted out to Marcus Einfeld appears to be wildly out of sync with community expectations and common sense, writes Adam Schwab.
Netanyahu chickens out on Hamas stance
Almost six weeks after the Israeli election, it has yet to result in the formation of a new government, writes Charles Richardson.
Springborg’s stuff ups summoned the ghost of Joh
The ALP exploited Springborg’s ineloquence to the hilt during the campaign, and it worked, writes Bernard Keane.
Despite what you read, the Qld polls were spot on
The MSM is filled to brim with absolute horsesh-t about the reality of the Queensland election polling results, writes Possum Comitatus.
Bank DeathWatch: US credit unions rocked
The US financial crunch has taken another downward lurch with three more small regional banks being seized, closed or sold, writes Glenn Dyer.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Comments, corrections, clarifications and c*ckups
Chinalco … the Opposition … ACMA … religion … fruit bats …
Crikey Says: Crikey says
The amount of taxpayer money soaked up by the post 9/11 pretence at airport security must run into the hundreds of millions.
Yet another ACMA internet blacklist springs a leak
The war of the leaking internet blacklists escalates, with Wikileaks publishing more recent blacklists and threatening Senator Stephen Conroy with legal action, writes Stilgherrian.
