Prominent medical experts who have been involved in corporate marketing campaigns do not always disclose this involvement when publishing in medical and scientific journals, sitting on committees or taking-up education appointments. Rueben Hale reports.
June, 2011
Faulkner’s pessimism is justified
John Faulkner’s criticism of Labor is a plea from a party elder pessimistic about the chances of his party reforming itself.
Last Bets: Angry Anderson the new big thing in pokies
Poker machine themes are a very important part in attracting punters to pubs and clubs around the country. The big manufacturers know this, and are spending millions of dollars each year mastering their brands. Even Angry Anderson is on board.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Violence, animals and the live export trade
Crikey readers have their say.
Morning Market Report: US markets break six day losing streak
The Dow Jones closed up 78 overnight breaking a 6 session losing streak. Dow up 134 at best.
Media briefs: News gets papers confused … a little more Weiner … massive tablet growth predicted
In today’s Media Briefs: TV News in Melbourne goes into Kim Duthie overdrive … Will the new editor know where to go? … Front Page of the Day … and more …
Political snippets: Rudd’s memory loss regarding John Faulkner
Short term memory loss is a helpful attribute for a politician.
Video of the Day: Gillard and Abbott sing Friday
We, we, we, we are so excited to see Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Opposition Leader Tony Abbott sing the internet meme hit Friday by Rebecca Black. To the student who edited this together, we’ll take that as a comment.
Tips and rumours: Tips and rumours
Did Nine have the cattle footage first? The talk in Sydney media circles, we hear, is that 60 Minutes turned down the Indonesian cattle yarn, which was offered to them first — before being taken to Four Corners. That seems to hold water given in 2006 the same people, Lyn White and Animals Australia, gave 60 Minutes the […]
Crikey Says: The Hanson prank is funny to a point
The Pauline Hanson plot thickens.
Video 
TV News in Melbourne goes into Kim Duthie overdrive
Every commercial News outlet in Melbourne on Thursday 9 June led their bulletins with news that Kim Duthie aka the “St Kilda school girl” got into a street fight. Crikey Sports brings you brings you a shameful mash-up.
Journalism fail: Enough Kim Duthie already
Every commercial news outlet in Melbourne on last night led their bulletins with the news that Kim Duthie — aka the St Kilda Schoolgirl –got into a cat fight on a street. Leigh Josey has the video proof.
Can Hollywood woo China’s burgeoning box office?
China, set to become the world’s second largest cinema market, is ripe for Asian-flavoured Hollywood product. Tinsel town’s seduction has well and truly began, but can American movies continue to appeal to China’s one billion cinemagoers? asks Ellen E Jones.
Apple’s new UFO-like HQ
Steve Jobs has finally received council approval to build a spaceship looking headquarters for Apple in Cupertino, California. The ring shaped building will be able to hold 12,000 people.
Obama: still with no competition, he’s looking good for 2012
Mitt Romney was the last GOP man standing against John McCain in 2008, which makes him the current frontrunner against Barack Obama. But with puny polls and iffy party support, it all amounts to good news for Obama.
My Cup Of Tea: Parties and perks a long way from real filmmaking
An expensive Film Victoria party shows it has almost nothing in common with the penurious artists it represents. Its salaried aristocracy enjoy the kind of wages and conditions struggling freelancers can only dream of.
America’s drug addiction
American’s are flocking to Florida, the land of easily accessible prescription drugs, to purchase them cheaply and then sell them on the black market. But thousands are dying every year from prescription drug abuse.
NYT paywall a success on more than one front
The New York Times’ announcement two years ago that it would erect a paywall was greeted with widespread cynicism. But the paywall has not only worked — it’s also actually increased print subscriptions, reports Henry Blodget.
travel A holiday with bite, blood and visits to the dentist
It was just two hours into a supposedly relaxing holiday in Vietnam when Amber Jamieson’s travel partner started spitting blood at dinner. But where do you find a dentist at 8pm on a Tuesday in Hoi An?
Party values must prevail over polls, implores John Faulkner
In a stinging criticism of the government’s poll-driven and focus group obsessed culture, Labor Senator and party elder John Faulkner delivered a powerful message imploring Labor to reassess its core principles at this year’s Neville Wran Lecture.
Road Trip USA: royal repairs on the RockVan
America is the land of the Great Road Trip. So sit down, folks, and Tammi Jonas will tell you a story about optimists, doubters, Craigslist, crooks, and something they call the RockVan.
I’m a beef farmer and I support the live exports ban
An immediate ban on live exports forces everyone at the table sit up and address this as a serious issue. Animal rights must be a priority in farming, says beef farmer Kathy Yannarakis.
