Hartcher: This is Rudd’s political death threatRudd’s popularity has collapsed completely with the latest Nielsen poll. But this isn’t necessarily fatal for Rudd, says Peter Hartcher. John Howard came back from worse.
June, 2010
Poll Bludger: Rudd’s election wipeout
The latest Nielsen poll is a shocker for the government, with the Coalition leading 53-47 in the two party preferred vote. It’s the worst Labor vote in nearly a decade, says William Bowe.
Kristina, $152m will not save our rotting Opera House
The Sydney Opera House stands as a monument to its city: dazzling on the surface, disfigured and deformed at its core. Kristina Keneally’s latest funding boost is not nearly enough to fix it.
Facebook swings the closet door wide open
If you want to keep your sexuality a secret, then you can’t be on Facebook or Twitter. Social media makes it harder to stay in the closet, but it also makes it easier for young gays to come out.
The secret to being an editor
Editors pen a note of appreciation to the editor’s saviour: Google. Where else but Google can give the answer to questions like “do Burgher Sri Lankans have blue eyes?” and “is there a hyphen in ‘strong, silent type’?”.
Lethal’s AFL wrap: Round 11 preview
North Melbourne are struggling. They need some star power. Why can’t they be ahead of the curve and be the first to recruit A-List Hollywood stars and teeny bopper sensations? asks Leigh Josey.
PHOTO GALLERY: The animals being drowned in oil
As the Gulf of Mexico spill continues to flow, HuffPo takes a look at the oil-covered pelicans, crabs, fish and seagulls suffering the consequences of BP’s actions.
Sneaky new laws that terminate student visas
A new bill is before parliament that gives the Immigration Minister the power to deny long term international students their applications for permanent residency. Peter Mares reports.
Meet Japan’s new PM
Japan has been thrown into disarray with its PM quitting this week and now all eyes are on finance minister Naoto Kan. Will he be the first Japanese PM to come to power without a political family dynasty?
Rundle: Greater Israel, Greater Schmisrael — the Zionist entity is mad as a bag of cats
To support Israel, must be like supporting Collingwood in a final these days, watching through the fingers of the hand. “Oh f-ck …don’t do that. What are you thinking?” Yet, whatever the horrors of the IDF raid on the Gaza flotilla, it has certainly brought a brutal government, indifferent to the suffering of the Palestinians, […]
Milne: Rudd has wedged himself on fossil fuel subsidies
One thing Kevin Rudd probably wants even less right now is to open up a new front in the battle with the cashed-up miners, writes Australian Greens deputy leader Christine Milne.
Crikey Clarifier: Where the hell did that water spout come from?
Lennox Heads has been declared a natural disaster zone by NSW Premier Kristina Kaneally, after a tornado tore through the town yesterday. But how does a tornado happen and why so quickly?
Rudd overpromised on indigenous unemployment
Tthe Australian government might have exacerbated the expansion of the Indigenous unemployment gap, report Professor Jon Altman and Dr Nicholas Biddle.
Truth suffers in the RSPT war
Many mining companies may be inefficient and poorly managed, however, unlike banking it is not a sector that generally relies on substantial government assistance.
Don’t feel sorry for Xstrata
It’s a disaster in central Queensland as Xstrata shuts down projects in response to the RSPT. Except, Xstrata is ramping up its investment in coal up there — and has pulled this stunt before.
Tax havens and cosy deals: the Xstrata story
Mining multinational Xstrata has a real aversion to tax. While Rio and BHP might be every bit the lying multi-national bullies that Xstrata is, at least they’re actually genuine mining companies.
Racism claims flying thick and fast at Manningham
The race card was played with vigour at last week’s public Manningham City Council, with tricky questions comparing councillors to “redneck” Pauline Hanson.
Mavi Marmari photos faked by Israel? Probably not
Word is spreading that photos allegedly showing weapons seized aboard the Gaza aid convoy ship Mavi Marmari have been faked by Israel, taken years ago. But the conspiracy doesn’t have legs.
Porn is well beyond being quarantined
Trying to control porn is a hopeless task, as futile and as foolish as Steve Jobs’ efforts to keep the stuff off his latest new shiny thing. People enjoy sex, and enjoy watching it.
Business As Usual: Vale spreads its Queensland wings … be wary of higher US jobs figures …
Vale spends a lazy $200 million for Belvedere mine, counters count in US jobs count, there are more cars on the roads all over the place, vegie prices tumble in China and other business news.
Gold Coast Bulletin readers left in the dark over lobbying disclosure
For Graham Staerk — a registered lobbyist with a number of high-profile clients — his Gold Coast Bulletin column is the perfect platform to plug clients and present his credentials for future lobbying work.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Deconstructing the RSPT campaign
Crikey readers weigh in on the ongoing RSPT debate. which apparently abounds in misinformation. Plus, the global warming debate continues…
New pension earning rules confusing and discriminatory
Allowing age pensioners to average their income from casual employment over 3-12 months would be a step in the right direction for the government, writes Ava Hubble.
Media briefs: Did China doctor space footage? … NYTimes goes blogging …
A leaked Chinese speech provides a rare insight into the country’s stage managed news. Plus, Twitter expects hundreds of advertisers, iPads to replace ad money and other media news.
