Glorious scenes as Egypt celebrates the resignation of Hosni Mubarak with dancing in the streets, soldiers snapping photos with children, flags on windscreen wipers and a wonderful high-pitched tongue whistle noise (we’re not sure how else to describe it).
February, 2011
Tips and rumours: Tips and rumours
The minister and the chicken sanger food fight. Yet more staff losses in federal ALP ministerial offices as one minister seems to have a serious problem controlling their temper. An issue over a hand-delivered lunch seems to have ended in an office food fight, however only The Boss was throwing pieces of the freshly-made lunch […]
Crikey Says: Crikey says: people power, with a high price
Arab people are unlikely to easily relinquish their victories, especially if they spread across the region as they have already spread from Tunisia to Egypt.
Hearts and darts
As you peruse ‘The Love Book’ in today’s tabloid newspapers, have a look at the romantic — and odd — Valentine’s Day language used back in Australian newspapers some 172 years ago, writes Piers Kelly.
PHOTO GALLERY The best newspaper pictures of the year
Judging has been completed in the newspaper section of the Pictures of the Year International competition, reports Richard Farmer. Here are the first place winners.
The Afghan women who set themselves on fire
This is a horrifying look at women who choose to set their own bodies alight as a means of escaping violent and abusive relationships… and Maria Bashir, the female chief prosecutor who’s trying to save them.
Aunty ABC’s soft spot for Sunday template journalism
On the weekend a story published on the ABC website about COAG once again blatantly recycled the Opposition line. Mr Denmore warns of the perils of lazy ‘Sunday template journalism.’
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The cheaper, smaller iPhone
A line of less expensive nano-style iPhones are in the works at Apple, with estimations that they will be around half the size of the current iPhone 4. According to rumblings, it’s expected to be about half the price as well…
theatre reviews A Behanding In Spokane — Summer Theatre, Melbourne
Martin McDonagh’s unpredictable play about a man searching for his hand isn’t for all tastes but it’s tense, funny and sharp-witted, writes Jason Whittaker.
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Inside the mind of a Pakistani journo
Only 23% of Pakistani journalists view US foreign policy favourably, but 76% are supportive of American people themselves. More than half of surveyed journalists in Pakistan think the government shouldn’t pass policies that don’t abide with Shariah law.
protests in egypt Voices from Cairo
BBC World Service have been conducting street interviews with Cairenes. It is thrilling to hear them speak and W H Chong has compiled some of their most memorable comments.
Ron and Rand Paul: America’s cult leader conservatives
The fans of Ron and Rand Paul are among the most devoted and passionate political followers in America. David Wiegel explains how the Pauls have become cult-like figures in the conservative movement.
protests in egypt A picture of a silent moment in Cairo
In recent days, Egypt has contributed an extraordinary folio to the world’s photo archive of historic moments, writes W H Chong.
aviation industry Qantas: ‘We also call Auckland home’
Qantas will be a big story this week, with pilot anger over pay negotiations, signals from management that international is bleeding money and the filing of its half year to December 31 financial results this Thursday morning, writes Ben Sandilands.
film reviews 127 Hours: hard edge entertainment
Presenting the so-called feel good film of the year: a story about a mountain climber who cuts off his own arm. Director Danny Boyle’s 127 Hours should inspire, but it doesn’t, argues Luke Buckmaster.
Sunday Mail poll: 54-46 to Liberal in SA
The Sunday Mail’s small sample South Australian poll suggests the government is suffering a garden-variety bout of third term malaise, with the Liberals leading 54-46 on two-party preferred, writes William Bowe.
PHOTO GALLERY Ed Miliband the Awkward
UK Labour Party Leader Ed Miliband seems to always have an air of awkward around him, thanks to his big cartoon-like eyes and penchant for grimacing. Check out this blog chronicling his gawkiness.
It helps to own the magazine
Italian women will take to the streets today to demand greater gender equality, but not all local media is supportive. The Berlusconi-owned Panorama magazine devoted its cover to all the women that won’t be marching, notes Richard Farmer.
Gillard’s tentative healthcare win at COAG
Crikey media wrap: Julia Gillard secured a tentative win for the federal government on the weekend at yesterday’s COAG meeting, progressing Kevin Rudd’s problematic plight for healthcare reform by securing in-principle support for a revamped health deal.
Nielsen: 54-48 to Coalition
The first Nielsen poll for the year has the Coalition opening up a 54-46 lead on two-party preferred. Labor’s primary vote is 32%, with the Coalition on 46% and the Greens on 12%, writes William Bowe.
theatre reviews Speaking In Tongues: the best play of our generation?
Before Lantana, there was Speaking In Tongues. Is Andrew Bovell’s masterpiece our greatest modern play? A new Sydney production might provide proof, says Lloyd Bradford Syke on Crikey theatre blog Curtain Call.
Mubarak leaves celebration in his wake
Having surprised not merely the Obama administration but apparently members of his own party and the military with his defiant decision to stay on Thursday, Hosni Mubarak finally gave into 18 days of protests and resigned. Bernard Keane recounts a moment in history.
