A pheasant day of huntingRafiq Copeland heads off for a day of pheasant hunting in the English countryside, even though he’s thirty years younger than everyone else and doesn’t wear tweed.
February, 2010
Violence against women we say no — except from another woman
When it comes to violence against women, ‘Australia Says No’. But what happens when women are the ones committing these crimes against other women, asks Katie Weiss.
Wankley Awards: Overington is Greg’s poet laureate
Caroline Overington’s heartfelt love letter to Liberal Party pin-up Greg Hunt was one of the most sickening pieces of newspaper text we’ve read in some time. Even including the NT News.
The dodgy reporting fuelling Islamic tension
False claims made in the media about the Dr Haneef case were never corrected and have fuelled racial tension as his legal case continues.
Toyota recall: debacle puts it in good, if dire, company
Toyota has joined the pantheon of car companies that have erred on the side of lethal danger, writes Binoy Kampmark.
Business As Usual: Saving Gunns … billion dollar Toll … where you should live
Time for a bailout, there’s an election in Tasmania and one federally this year and the biggest flashpoint in the state is Gunns’ pulp mill. Plus, paying the toll at Toll and RBA watchers pay attention.
The Liberal Party ‘parent’ who sparked The Age to action
There’s nothing juicier for the media and opposition in an election year than leaked emails and secret documents. Brumby government minister Justin Madden is finding out this morning.
Snow takes a dump on global markets
Consider this, if a few big dumps of snow, plus days of cold weather and a bit of ice can slow the US, European and UK economies, how weak must be the underlying level of demand and output?
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Debt: good or bad?
CRIKEY: Yesterday Crikey ran a tip on Carbon Planet engaging in suspect deals in Papua New Guinea. Crikey accepts these claims are unsubstantiated and false. Nupan Trading is entirely independent of Carbon Planet and we apologise for the suggestion that Carbon Planet has engaged in misleading claims. We are happy to set the record straight […]
Morning Market Report: Market up, Wall St and last day of results season
On the whole a good results season with earnings on balance upgraded around 5% but mostly on cost cutting efforts rather than revenue rises.
Senate grilling has ABC ‘backing away from Keating!’
Keating! The Musical has been one of the most successful Australian shows of recent years. The ABC aired the entire production in 2008. So why is the broadcaster now ignoring its Tasmanian premiere?
Media briefs: SBS mourns the loss of Top Gear … Facebook patent … PETA v Woods
The ABC’s sekrit rural expansion plan … The implications of the Facebook patent … PETA gets cheeky with Woods … how apps will change elections … tips for young players
Don’t let the evidence get in the way of evidence-based policy
Time for another expensive anti-drugs campaign aimed at teenagers. Let’s hope the real problem drug users see it.
Vindaloo a feel-good gesture, but the stigmas remain
Eating curry on a Wednesday night doesn’t mean you’re not a racist, and it doesn’t make Australia a safer place for international students, writes Bhakthi Puvanenthiran.
Brumby’s special hardware deals for pokies giant
No company has benefited more from the Victorian Labor Government than Australia’s biggest pokies operator, Woolworths, which just loves Brumby’s new gaming industry rules.
Political snippets: Flashback from the 1990s
Memories of the 1990s, plus political operatives, real affirmative and other political snippets.
Dear media — are we all vented now?
Kevin Rudd finally offered a mea culpa on insulation last night. Will it be enough for a press gallery that has been sweating on the chance to get him? An open letter to the media.
Daily Proposition: Enter Rome on a podcast
My new favourite podcast is The History of Rome. It takes a complex storyline and weaves it into the most engaging tale, from the start of the Roman Empire to the end.
Leaked: Laneway Fest’s private rider request — booze, cigs & .. souvenir teatowels
Ever wanted to now what your favourite band consumed backstage before a gig? Crikey’s got the complete rider list for all the Laneway Festival artists.
Tips and rumours: Tips and rumours: Conroy already censoring the net
Stephen Conroy is already censoring the internet — well his own website at least.
Crikey Says: Sorry Kevin, apologies will only go so far
Oh to have been a fly on the wall yesterday as the Prime Minister and his boyish team of advisers scenario-played their Mea Culpa Strategy.
Media damned in Haneef report, Rudd cops it, Leaked: Laneway Fest riders,
