The lightning strike on the Queensland’s Premier’s plane on Sunday could have been serious but for two thin metal wicks, which play an important role in protecting planes against mid-air explosions, explains Ben Sandilands.
January, 2011
Forget those cricket sackings — it was the weather that beat us
Stop blaming the selectors. Give Ricky Ponting and Michael Clark a break. Leave the coach alone. It was the La Nina that beat us, and it has taken a Pommy meteorologist to tell us the truth, writes Richard Farmer.
film reviews Film review: Morning Glory — it’s no afternoon delight
Director Roger Michell’s feel good comedy Morning Glory, set in the sleep deprived world of early morning TV broadcasting, demonstrates that Rachel McAdams can carry a movie and that Harrison Ford’s career is very much in the doldrums, writes Luke Buckmaster.
Arizona shooting 
Searching for blame in Arizona
Shock and grief has turned to anger and remorse in the wake of the horrific shootings in Tuscon, Arizona on the weekend. To what extent, ponders Chris McGreal, does so-called “hate speech” play a role in inciting violence?
Newspoll: 59-41 to LNP in Queensland
Anna Bligh’s government continuing to give Kristina Keneally’s a run for its money in the unpopularity stakes. From an already dismal starting point, Labor’s primary vote has slumped a further three points to a new low of 26%, reports William Bowe.
aviation industry 11 predictions for air travel in 2011
What will the future of air travel hold for 2011? Aviation reporter Ben Sandilands peers into the sky blue crystal ball.
Reflecting on the Arizona shooting: politicians’ words do matter
It does not need the words of politicians to inspire nutters to do bad things so it may be a bit much to be blaming Sarah Palin for the shooting of congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords in Arizona. However, a campaign map published with gun sights was a crass way of getting a point across, writes Richard Farmer.
Raging like a Republican
Republicans in the US are far better at being angry and passionate about a topic — whether it be authentic or manufactured is irrelevant — than their Democrat peers. And it’s costing the Democrats in Congress, notes David Weigel.
Queensland floods What will the QLD floods mean for healthcare?
Hopefully researchers are using the opportunity afforded by the flooding that is now devastating Queensland and parts of NSW and WA to look at what short and long-term health impacts will emerge because of the deluges, writes Melissa Sweet.
Cable 08BERLIN122: Welcome To Berlin (For National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley)
Crikey’s take on WikiLeaks cable 08BERLIN122: Welcome To Berlin (For National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley).
Cable 09BEIJING1247: Beijing-Based G-5 Chiefs Of Mission On Various Issues
Crikey’s take on WikiLeaks cable 09BEIJING1247: Beijing-Based G-5 Chiefs Of Mission On Various Issues.
Cable 08PARIS957: President Bush’s trip to Paris
Crikey’s take on WikiLeaks cable 08PARIS957: President Bush’s trip to Paris.
Cable 07STOCKHOLM506: Sweden: Scene-Setter For Prime Minister Reinfeldt’s May 15 Visit To Washington
Crikey’s take on WikiLeaks cable 07STOCKHOLM506: Sweden: Scene-Setter For Prime Minister Reinfeldt’s May 15 Visit To Washington
Cable 09BERLIN1403: Scenesetter For Secretary Clinton’s Visit To Berlin
Crikey’s take on WikiLeaks cable 09BERLIN1403: Scenesetter For Secretary Clinton’s Visit To Berlin.
Cable 10BRUSSELS186: Climate: Pershing And Hedegaard Commit To Close Cooperation
Crikey’s take on WikiLeaks cable 10BRUSSELS186: Climate: Pershing And Hedegaard Commit To Close Cooperation.
Cable 10PARIS183: Meeting with French Environment Minister Jean-Louis Borloo
Crikey’s take on WikiLeaks cable 10PARIS183: Meeting with French Environment Minister Jean-Louis Borloo.
Cable 10BRUSSELS183: Deputy National Security Adviser meets with European officials.
Crikey’s take on WikiLeaks cable 10BRUSSELS183: Deputy National Security Adviser meets with European officials.
Books have been saved… by designers
Print isn’t dead yet. At least, not when it comes to interior decorating. Interior designers and book dealers needed to fill gigantic personal libraries and shelf space are using tricky techniques to fill space — like covering old John Grisham novels in white paper — and hawking off ‘books-by-the-foot’.
Cable 10RIYADH184: Two Faces Of Saudi Arabia’s Climate Negotiating Position
Crikey’s take on WikiLeaks cable 10RIYADH184: Two Faces Of Saudi Arabia’s Climate Negotiating Position.
WikiLeaks Cable Crunch: cable 10THEHAGUE54
Crikey’s take on WikiLeaks cable 10THEHAGUE54: Netherlands: Support For Copenhagen Accord
Cable 10BRUSSELS4: Ambassador to EU’s Meeting with EU President van Rompuy
Crikey’s take on WikiLeaks cable 10BRUSSELS4: Ambassador to EU’s Meeting with EU President van Rompuy.
Cable 09STATE63860: Diplomatic Security Daily
Crikey’s take on WikiLeaks cable 09STATE63860: Diplomatic Security Daily.
Cable 07HARARE638: Australia doesn’t ‘pack enough punch’ in diplomacy
Crikey’s take on WikiLeaks cable 07HARARE638: Australia doesn’t ‘pack enough punch’ in diplomacy.
Cable 09STATE30049: Hillary Clinton’s conversation with Kevin Rudd
Crikey’s take on WikiLeaks cable 09STATE30049: Hillary Clinton’s conversation with Kevin Rudd.
Cable 09STATE15113: United States ‘critical infrastructure’ list
Crikey’s take on WikiLeaks cable 09STATE15113: United States ‘critical infrastructure’ list.
