Plugging all the latest political polling data fit to print, we can see how the two party preferred Pollytrend has changed, from a sharp downturn for the government in late February, to a recovery in recent weeks. Possum Comitatus explains.
March, 2011
US Army kills civilians then poses with their bodies
It’s a gruesome tale. US soliders in Afghanistan killed civilians and then posed, smiling, for photos with their corpses. NATO have been preparing for the release of the photos for months, reports Der Spiegel.
theatre reviews 
Partenope — Opera Theatre, Sydney
Handel’s Partenope hardly rates as one of the most famous operas of all time, but it’s definitely one of the most fun. And Opera Australia has given it a whole new lease of life, says Lloyd Bradford Syke.
Aunty apologises to Pyne — again — over offensive Q&A tweet
Liberal MP Christopher Pyne has received an apology from the ABC — his second such apology from the national broadcaster — after an offensive tweet was broadcast during his appearance last night on Q&A.
Herald Sun to be probed by Press Council on GP yarns
The Australian Press Council will investigate suggestions of a slew of errors in the Herald Sun’s coverage of the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix after the newspaper repeatedly published uncontested crowd estimates, revenue projections and TV viewership figures without acknowledging their contestability.
Richardson: tension at the top in Russia
There’s a fairly widespread view that what they have is just a well-honed “good cop, bad cop” routine, in which Medvedev presents the friendly face of authoritarianism while Putin actually runs the show.
Danger in not recognising carbon carrying capacity in wild landscapes
The remote location of Aboriginal communities combined with their local knowledge becomes an economic advantage rather than a liability when controlling feral animals, writes Crikey naturalist Lionel Elmore, who worked on east coast of Cape York in the early 1990s.
Qantas turmoil as strike looms … but not until next month
Qantas is under pressure in the media from a rather novel union campaign, in which compliance with due process is being turned into a virtue in long-running disputes with the airline group because no one is going on strike until some time after Anzac Day and Easter.
The last commons: the escalating war on public broadcasting
In a world now perilously short of publicly minded media, what’s needed more than ever is a rigorously independent public broadcaster, writes The Failed Estate blogger Mr Denmore.
Australia’s mixed economy — why health and education reform matters
When it comes to employment, Australia’s is a mixed economy dominated by one employer — the state.
NSW election: Eddie’s everywhere until Robertson lands softly
Before he retires, NSW Labor “puppetmaster” Eddie Obeid has one more string to pull — he needs to ensure a soft landing for leader-in-waiting John Robertson, writes freelance journalist Candace Sutton.
The housing bubble and the illogical excuses that surround it
It’s not only uneducated investors and self-interested mortgage brokers who make illogical excuses for the property bubble.
AMA not exactly famous for leadership in health reform
The Australian Medical Association continued its tradition of opposing key health reforms, writes health policy analyst Jennifer Doggett.
The politics of intervention — why Libya and not elsewhere?
The closer the world came to taking action in Libya, the more remote such intervention in Cote d’Ivoire seemed to become, writes Rafiq Copeland from northern Africa.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Crikey‘s coverage of Assange
Crikey readers have their say.
Morning Market Report: Markets rebound despite Libyan conflict
The Dow Jones closed up 178 on overnight. The Dow was up 220 at best and is now back above the 12,000 level.
Daily Proposition: Enjoy a Limitless movie experience
You’ll never guess where this rollicking druggy sci-fi drama will go, and these days unpredictable stories from Hollywood are rare finds, the cinematic four leaf clover.
Media briefs: Oakeshott’s Twitter fail … bananas & Libya … NYT journos free …
We’re all for pollies getting on the Twitter, it provides them a chance to show a more human side to that tough Canberran exterior. Except when the 140 characters are typed in caps lock. Plus, other media news…
Political snippets: The Australian poles apart on Newspoll
I guess when people look at opinion polls several years before an election they see what they want to see.
Video of the Day: The world’s greatest extra
Actor Jesse Heiman has starred in more than 140 films and TV shows, including Entourage, Glee and American Pie. It’s unlikely you’d recognise him though, as he just appears as an extra in the background for most of them. Check out this medley of his vast resume …
Tips and rumours: Tips and rumours
Defence keeps public servants waiting? It’s not just ASIO that is hopelessly behind with security clearances. You should ask the Defence Department how many prospective public servants are waiting for security clearances and how long on average are they having to wait … The relationship behind the bull fight. A group of protesting cows may […]
