Day two of the Golden Choc-Tops, with awards today for The Most Intense Sweat-Drenched Ride to Nowhere (otherwise known as the Best Confined Space Thriller) and The Best Sequel of 2010. Who will win?
February, 2011
Get Shorten: the opposition’s only highlight
While the Opposition focused on targeting Bill Shorten, Labor appears to have decided there are diminishing returns in keeping a low profile on immigration.
Bartholomeusz: BHP Billiton’s missing billions
Last week Marius Kloppers had analysts scratching their heads after he revealed BHP Billiton planned to spend $US80 billion investing in its current portfolio over the next five years.
asylum seekers Villawood guards blow whistle on OH&S issues at the centre
Three security guards working at Sydney’s Villawood detention centre have exposed occupational health and safety breaches at their workplace, in exclusive interviews with Crikey.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Who let the dog whistle politics out?
Crikey readers have their say.
WikiLeaks riding Tunisian tsunami
In the past two weeks WikiLeaks has released cables at an increased rate as it seeks to capitalise on unrest in the Middle East, keep its original release schedule on track, and also to stay ahead of its competitors in northern Europe, writes Luke Miller.
climate change Hamilton: a new brand of environmental radicalism
While environmentalism has had some very substantial successes, all of the gains are now jeopardised. No one ever achieved radical social change by being respectable.
Crikey Clarifier: Crikey Clarifier: should states pay disaster insurance?
The recent devastation in Queensland and Victoria has stirred debate over government insurance policies and the complexities surrounding the issue. Should states pay for disaster insurance, asks Sophie Cousins?
Daily Proposition: Read Laura van den Berg’s strange tales
Laura van den Berg has particular skill in capturing the strangeness that can come at times — the sense of being a stranger to your own life and the world. For many of the women in her stories this feeling is the result of a specific grief, but it also confronts characters who cannot point to an […]
Stokes just like the Fairfax of old … and growing
For Kerry Stokes, Fairfax Media remains open to him, if he wants it.
A salutory tale for those vulnerable to cancer ‘miracles’
Nothing can prepare you for the overwhelming feelings of despair you feel when you hear those words that confirm you have cancer, writes Loretta Marron.
Political snippets: Why G20 is a waste of time
As an exercise in international futility it is hard to go past a meeting of the G20.
Video of the Day: Earthquake hits Christchurch
Christchurch has been hit by a damaging 6.3 magnitude earthquake just a hours ago. Early reports indicate that the iconic Christchurch Cathedral was badly damaged, several buildings have partially collapsed, and people remain trapped. This video shows the RSA (Kiwi equivalent of the RSL) in Sumner, near Christchurch, being hit by rocks and rubble. “It’s […]
Tips and rumours: Tips and rumours
All is not well in the NAB bunker. For some time now, NAB’s business operation has subsidised NABs underperforming Retail Bank, however NAB’s business bankers are fuming that the company’s grab for retail share has resulted in competitors Westpac and the Commonwealth Bank lining up NABs Business Banking cash cow in return. Internal relations between […]
Why the NT News rules … the Murdoch in waiting …
In today’s Media Briefs: Why the NT News rules #453 … the Murdoch in waiting … What should YouTube do about graphic self-harm videos? … Bad book review ignites libel suit and more….
Crikey Says: Crikey says: looks like rain
This just in from Muammar Gaddafi. Live on state TV, in what amounted to only a few seconds of footage.
Christchurch quake: liveblog
Christchurch has been hit by another devastating earthquake today, rating 6.2 on the Richter scale. Follow the latest TV NZ liveblog for updates as locals sift through the rubble.
The work spaces of over-achievers
Peer at the desks of interesting people, including Oprah Winfrey’s covered in flowers, West Wing writer Aaron Sorkin’s overflowing with awards and creator of South Park Trey Parker’s, surrounded in junk food and pop culture. It’s a touch voyeur, but none-the-less fascinating.
What the World Will Look Like When All the Water Leaves Us
Laura van den Berg has particular skill in capturing the strangeness that can come at times — the sense of being a stranger to your own life and the world, says Matthia Dempsey regarding her short story collection What the World Will Look Like When All the Water Leaves Us.
podcast Pure Poison Podcast: Did I mention that I met Tony Jones?
A packed podcast from the Pure Poision team this week, covering the Middle East, Scott Morrison and refugees, the Broadmeadows election, disability pensions, mining companies and more.
How the TGA could improve its media relationship
An independent review examining how the TGA could become more open and accountable in providing information to the public, including via the media, is coming up and Melissa Sweet summarises the submission from Croakey, Crikey’s health blog.
