Australia is a party to the Afghanistan war and sustains — and causes — casualties. So why the lack of interest from the local media?
July, 2010
Gillard wants answers on WikiLeaks’ Australian troop info
Julia Gillard has ordered the Defence Department to establish a taskforce to examine the impact of the Wikileaks Afghan War Diary on the Australian Defence Force, writes Luke Miller.
Aussie genius could solve airport problems, but …
At Melbourne Airport today a far-reaching Australian invention, which could unclog crowded airports worldwide, is being reviewed in a closed session attended by airlines, airport owners and aviation authorities..
Coalition can no longer count on a rate rise
An unexpectedly low CPI number means Labor can breathe a big sigh of relief and go on the attack on economic management, especially with the Coalition back flipping on company tax.
Fake Fielding: Hey Hey I better get some election policies
Here was Tony Abbott getting to go on my favourite show in the world, Hey Hey it’s Saturday and I wasn’t. I’m an opposition leader, too, writes Fake Stephen Fielding.
Housing shortage? No, it’s a debt-fuelled bubble
The property bubble denialists continue to ignore reality.
The Media Monitors' Top 20: The Media Monitors’ Top 20
This almost surreal campaign continues, with one side starting up a scare campaign on what is thought to be a weak point of the other, the other side immediately caving in and agreeing to no change ever without every Australian citizen’s signature in blood.
Who profits from our foreign aid? AusAID admits it was wrong on GRM International ownership
AusAID has told ACIJ that it was wrong in its previous answer about who owned the international development company GRM International until the end of last year, writes Australian Centre for Independent Journalism’s director Wendy Bacon.
This day in Crikey: Monday, July 28, 2008
Monday, 28 July 2008, Mungo: We are witnessing the last days of the Nationals, by Mungo MacCallum.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: How about common decency for religion?
Crikey readers weigh in on Abbott’s religious views, Gillard’s stance on paid parental leave, Shane Maloney’s Marginalia series and ABC News 24.
Morning Market Report: Gold loses its shine
The Dow Jones index is now up 1.1% for the year. Gold was the big mover overnight – down $25.10 to $1158.
Campaign Crikey leftovers: Crikey Campaign Leftovers: Julia’s ‘most revealing’ chat … some lessons from Peacock … calling off the S-x trade …
Julia Gillard’s 11-page spread in the Australian Women’s Weekly … it’s not the first time a prime ministerial candidate has been asked if they might be getting married soon … no deal between the S-x Party and Family First …
Media briefs: Jim Schembri is sorry … Sky’s unsteady Stream
Age film writer Jim Schembri hits back — with an apology. Plus, the kids are reading newspapers (well, in France at least) and other media snippets from around the globe.
Daily Proposition: See a cowboy opera, or some traditional Mozart
There’s something a little bit old and something a little bit new in Opera Australia’s latest suite of winter wonders in Sydney (and later this year in Melbourne). A little something for everyone, writes Lloyd Bradford Syke.
Political snippets: Richard Farmer’s chunky bits
One big worry out of the way. At least one thing has gone right for Labor this week. The consumer price index figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics should put an end to any thoughts the Reserve Bank board might have had about putting up interest rates. Inflation by all the measures […]
Video of the Day: The Julie Bishop death stare
It’s Julie Bishop’s most powerful political asset: her infamous soul-puncturing death stare. Bishop’s latest victim is Chaser troublemaker Chas Licciardello. As she herself says: viewers should not try this at home. And yes, this is a promo for the new Chaser show Yes We Canberra!, which launches tonight.
Tips and rumours: Tips and rumours
Labor’s internal battle for Norfolk Island. There is an ALP stoush in Canberra between Bob McMullan and Jon Stanhope over their political futures. Both are vying for the position of administrator of Norfolk Island, and awaiting on the outcome of the election. The left of the ALP are hoping that Stanhope wins the day, but […]
Crikey Says: WikiLeaks asks for a little help
If the latest revelations are to impact the campaign it will be all Laurie Oakes’ fault. That’s the thing about a leaker — they’re pretty powerless without a good leakee.
Now playing: The Twitter Effect
Social networking websites have changed the dynamic through which the movie industry markets its products. Twitter was partly blamed for the box office dive Bruno took last year, but does the so-called Twitter Effect actually have any effect at all?
Can Brazil become a major economy?
In 2001 Goldman Sachs contentiously listed Brazil as one of the world’s largest emerging economies. This analysis of four key areas - commodities, petroleum, demography and urbanisation - shows why Sachs’ claim wasn’t far off the mark.
Recycle your plastic, recycle your home
People concerned about their carbon footprint can recycle a lot more than paper and plastic. A bold new project from an Australian artist aims to solve sustainability issues by knocking down existing houses and replacing them with eco-friendly alternatives.
A spot of soul searching from ol’ Sex Bomb
Tom Jones, now 70, says he can’t drink as much as he used to and hopes that during live performances of his new songs nobody will throw their knickers. Undecided about the existence of an afterlife, Jones waxes philosophical and theological in this interview with Scotsman.
Lay off Penny – real change occurs slowly
Penny Wong has copped much criticism for being gay but also claiming to view marriage as a union between a man and a woman. But real reform happens gradually and she deserves respect for choosing to fight her battles within caucus, writes Adrian Phoon.
