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September, 2009
PHOTO GALLERY: Ernest Hemmingway, as never seen before
LIFE has published a previously unseen photo essay by legendary photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt, documenting Ernest Hemingway’s life in Cuba in 1952.
Walker’s departure sends Fairfax shares up
Fairfax shares rose 4.2% this morning off the back of the story in The Financial Review reporting that Chairman Ron Walker will step down in August next year.
Nelson taunts Turnbull with diplomatic posting
Is Brendan Nelson, Australia’s brand new ambassador to the European Union and NATO, one of our most cunning politicians? asks Paul Colgan.
Fair shares: Nelson gets the EU, Beazley gets US
In another deft display of bipartisanship, Kevin Rudd has immediately followed Brendan Nelson’s farewell to Parliament with a surprise announcement that the former Opposition Leader will be appointed EU and NATO Ambassador.
Letter from...: Amsterdam
Owning a bike in Amsterdam is a right of passage, writes Grant Doyle.
Crikey Says: Overseas postings: send your critics far, far away
The Prime Minister had big news this morning, announcing Kim Beazley and Brendan Nelson as new ambassadors. Is Mark Latham’s ambassadorial posting due any second now?
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Tabloid Crikey?
Crikey readers weigh in on Michael Danby’s criticisms of New Matilda and Crikey and Mark Day on Mark Day.
Morning Market Report: Good day for the market
Things are looking up for the market again, up 65 today. Wall St closed up 108, a new yearly high.
Housing: the market continues to astound
The most obvious problem with the first-home-owner’s grant is that it doesn’t actually benefit home buyers, since most recipients of the grant will probably be in competition with each other.
Media briefs: Walker’s departure sets Fairfax shares on the up .. I’m gonna let you finish …
Chairman Ron Walker’s departure sets Fairfax shares on the up. Live News closed because it wasn’t making any money and Crikey joins in the Kanye VMA hysteria.
Hey Hey, it’s, er, some day and it’s ratings fodder
Two announcements from the Nine Network have revealed the cynicism at the heart of TV programming, Hey Hey It’s Saturday is attempting to bleed Celebrity Masterchef viewers.
Don’t worry, Bec Hewitt, Hammisha will be your friend
Bec and Lleyton Hewitt have managed to alienate their new Bahamian neighbours, with the help of Woman’s Day.
Tired doctors need a complex solution, not simplistic headlines
The debate about long working hours and the vexed issue of extended shifts again has those concerned in a tailspin, writes Professor Drew Dawson.
Virgin minds its Vs and Qs over its future
Virgin Blue revealed yesterday that the day is coming when all of its airlines — Blue, Pacific Blue and V Australia — will be united under one brand. But why let this “secret” out? Perhaps Virgin are hoping to send Qantas flying into a panic.
Political snippets: Trouble in paradise for Libs and Nats
The Liberals and Nationals are on the verge of completely breaking down, more Aussies are behind bars, Perth ambulances have been left out in the cold, and a croc on the cover of the NT News? Must be Thursday.
Tips and rumours: Tips and rumours: Special treatment for Star City
Star City Casino is getting more special treatment from the NSW Government, tells a Crikey tipster. Plus: who’s in control at Airservices Australia? And did Ian Chalmers really resign by choice from the board of Medicines Australia?
A bad month on death row
It’s been a bad time for executioners in America in the last month with revelations of a botched execution in Ohio and innocent men dying. But it’s been worse still for inmates.
Question Time has always been a farce
The days of Question Time actually being about accountability are long gone. If the Coalition is serious about improving things — and that’s a big if — Mr Keane has some suggestions.
Guy Rundle: Women at war, the mother of political betrayals
The Rudd government’s policy of equality will be fulfilled when a young Australian mother is killed on the front line, and her small children can fold up a flag and put it on her coffin.
