Robert Plant’s transition from the heady daze of the Led Zeppelin era to the alt.country scene have closely resembled the fluctuating tastes of music writer Tim Dunlop, who reflects on the “Generation Jonesers” in his review of Plant’s new album.
October, 2010
RBA leaves cash rate unchanged at 4.5%
The RBA has resisted the temptation to increase the official cash rate, but has again warned that rates will need to rise soon to keep inflation in check.
Abbott’s real Afghan problem: his minister
The real Afghanistan problem for Tony Abbott lies with his Defence shadow, and a crumbling consensus on what we should be doing in Afghanistan.
The Wiggles over design? Powerhouse of anger over arts exhibits
A stoush is brewing amongst the Sydney design fraternity over the apparent dumping of a long-term decorative arts and design exhibition, as stakeholders attack the Powerhouse Museum for “dumbing down” its collection
Media regulation: just send in the cops
Fraud is fraud … arrest some editors and producers, and send them to jail if need be. In other words, treat them like ordinary citizens.
Avoiding Europe’s mistakes in green investment
Europe has failed to provide a strong enough signal to encourage private investment to switch away from carbon-intensive technologies, writes Giles Parkinson .
The two-speed rate rise risk
There are two interest rate hike decisions in the pipeline for today and later in the week. There are considerable risks behind both these decisions, writes Robert Gottliebsen.
Why the second Sydney airport search is flawed
It is a reminder how desperate the federal Government is to avoid building a second Sydney airport within Sydney that it refuses to acknowledge that the main reason people regularly use air travel at all is to save time.
Despite Paperlinx shares tumbling, CEO earns big
Forget about CPI, if you want to see real inflation, have a read through the remuneration reports of ASX-listed companies.
The strange case of the undercover cop: ABCC has explaining to do
An undercover WA policeman infiltrated a union meeting and reported on what happened not to his own superiors but to a Commonwealth regulator. An explanation is required.
Guy Rundle: China’s foot in the EU door makes everyone nervous
The government of Greece is in talks with the Chinese government, in the hope that the latter will buy up a large amount of Greece’s debt, thus staving off the possibility of default.
Hamilton: more Aussie climate beat-ups
According to The Australian’s letter writers, the prestigious Royal Society now has “serious doubts” about the science of climate change leading it to a “startling retreat” from previous statements.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: The complex issue of euthanasia
Crikey readers have their say.
Morning Market Report: Markets down as Dow falls
The Dow had its biggest fall in a month, adding to last week’s slight decline.
Media briefs: All rosy in print? … Julia on marriage (and the EU)
Just as clouds begin the gather over the dubious tactics pursued by newspaper proprietors to rort their circulations, it’s nice to be re-assured that the future of old media remains bright…
Daily Proposition: Invest in a good investment book
With apologies to Molly Meldrum, if you own shares or plan to one day own shares on ASX-listed companies, do yourself a favour and buy Roger Montgomery’s new book Value.able. Adam Schwab learns the tricks of the trade.
Video of the Day: Donald Duck meets Glenn Beck
This clever re-edit of an old Donald Duck cartoon makes it clear that ol’ Donald encountered the same problems as the modern day American: pressure to pay the bills, humiliation about not having a job, and — worst of all — having to put up with the incessant yapping of conservative firebrand Glenn Beck.
Tips and rumours: Tips and rumours
The minister and his staffer. Yes, we’ve heard the numerous rumours about the federal cabinet minister having an extra-marital affair with a staffer. Yes, we’ve heard the arguments that they are in a “compromising position” in relation to their ministerial duties. We’re not convinced. And until there’s evidence to suggest their role as a government […]
Crikey Says: Flinging open the doors of democracy
When the three independent MPs agreed to allow their private negotiations to become fly-on-the-wall fodder for last night’s Four Corners they took a risk that no ‘normal’ politician would take.
Mustapha and the Happiness Juice Bar
Mustapha was the sole owner and operator of the Happiness Juice Bar which sat in the sand of Cap Skiring’s main beach strip in Senegal. The juice was nothing to write home about, but Dave Keetch liked the cut of his jib.
Warning to the White House: address budget deficit or face disaster
US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has added to an ever-growing list of doomsday predictions about the future of the US economy, arguing that the White House must urgently address budget deficit and in particular public finances, reports Luca Di Leo.
