This week Luke Buckmaster yaked about The Hangover 2 and the new Australian feature film The Tunnel with MTR’s Luke Grant. There was also a guest appearance from Joni Mitchell and a discussion about issues surrounding the safe injecting rooms debate.
May, 2011
Conroy’s new tactic for dealing with News Limited
Stephen Conroy has drawn the ire of News Limited papers due to a novel media management strategy in which he will issue general press releases whenever he responds to their questions in order to limit the chances of being misrepresented, writes Dave Gaukroger.
Political future in Malaysian hands?
The government has made itself hostage to Malaysian jailers by insisting that boat people sent from Christmas Island will not end up being punished with a big stick, writes Richard Farmer.
Scientists question “great new science” in Murray debate
The Wentworth Group of scientists declared the Murray-Darling Basin Plan a “fundamentally flawed process” after new modelling dramatically decreased the minimum water to be returned to the river, reports Amber Jamieson.
They heart the Herald: journos hit the pavement after sub cuts
Sydney Morning Herald hacks have turned out in force at their city’s main business mall to remind loyal readers their broadsheet is under dire threat from Greg Hywood’s decision to sack the paper’s subeditors.
Paul Keating for the IMF? A beat-up with Buckley’s chance
Former Prime Minister Paul Keating has rubbished a front page story in today’s Sydney Morning Herald that claims he is interested in succeeding Dominique Strauss-Kahn as head of the International Monetary Fund.
The narrowness of the carbon price debate
The focus on a carbon price risks missing the broader policy challenge of climate change for Australia.
Fraser to Sheridan: ‘you’re a barracker for political memories’
Malcolm Fraser responds to The Australian: “In his hyperbole, prejudice and partiality, Greg Sheridan shows himself to be not so much a commentator as a barracker, in this case for political memories.”
Singapore Airlines move to put frighteners on Qantas
Qantas and Jetstar as well as every major airline from Japan to the Middle East will be reviewing their strategies and outlook today following Singapore Airline’s decision to launch a medium-to-long-range, wide-bodied, low-fare carrier.
Healthcare in WA gets taken for a ride
Revelations this week that Western Australia health department officials recently accepted $750,000 worth of gifts from sources including drug and device makers are simply unbelievable.
The patchwork Rich List: Gina’s on top, but non-miners a drag
On the surface, the headline numbers from the BRW Rich 200 list look impressive. But the bulk of the $31 billion increase in total wealth was generated by a handful of people.
Will Spanish soccer chief back Wal King at Leighton?
A story out of Spain could have big implications here for Leighton Holdings.
Crikey Clarifier: How does the current docks dispute compare to ’98?
How does the current docks dispute stack up with the savage industrial war of 1998? To get a handle on all things waterfront, Crikey spoke with workplace relations expert Professor Andrew Stewart from the University of Adelaide.
Exclusivity, glass jaws and media business models
Media whingeing about exclusivity contradicts its incessant clamour for greater transparency from governments.
Oakeshott capitulates over financial advice reforms
Reforms designed to restore confidence in the financial services sector are at risk of being derailed following intense lobbying, writes James Frost, of Eureka Report.
The ugly price of kid beauty: inside the Oz-bound pageants
There’s outrage at parents pushing their daughters into US-style beauty pageants, but the sting for participants could be the bill for competing, writes Crikey intern Esther Ooi.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: The trouble of Facebook and kids
Crikey reads have their say.
Morning Market Report: Markets rebound after three days of losses
The Dow Jones closed up 38 overnight after 3 days of losses.
Daily Proposition: A night of shifty women and dirty rats
We can never really have enough historical Australian documentaries, writes Matt Smith of Crikey comedy blog Laugh Track.
Media briefs: Firing salvos at Fairfax … Pagemasters’ gaffes … Origin a TV hit …
In today’s Media Briefs: Salvo fires a salvo at Churchill … ABC News Breakfast serial mistake by Pagemasters … Fairfax’s City Weekly strongly criticises Fairfax … State verses state rates through the roof. …
Video of the Day: Barack Obama’s Westminster speech
This week Barack Obama became the first United States president to address MPs in London’s Westminster Hall in a speech that talked up the importance of the transatlantic alliance and addressed a “pivotal moment” in its history.
