It’s no wonder premiers would prefer to gag Tony Greig and Richie Benaud than do anything that might impact their AAA-credit ratings.
June, 2011
What will lure people back to political parties?
Until parties empower their members and can convince them they can achieve something positive for society, voters won’t be interested.
Time for Greece to be forced to live within its means
Greece’s creditors have lent in full knowledge of its poor credit history and reckless public spending, writes Adam Creighton, research fellow (Economics Program) at the Centre for Independent Studies.
Maley: Beijing’s inflation fight
As Chinese leaders prepare to celebrate the Chinese Communist Party’s 90th birthday this Friday, they are deeply aware that they now confront a difficult balancing act in their response to rising inflation, writes Karen Maley.
Open letter from the president of RACP to all fellows
John Kolbe, the president of The Royal Australasian College of Physicians, responds to criticism of the college over climate change.
The cheek of it all: does Gillard get a bum rap from cartoonists?
When you picture Julia Gillard in cartoon form, what comes to mind? Her pointy nose? Her flaming hair? Her receding chin and long neck? Or her bum?
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: And the winner of the iPad 2 is …
Crikey readers have their say.
Sacked Fairfax journo claims treatment ‘almost like a criminal’
Quill Award-winning journalist Andra Jackson has launched a massive spray at The Age and its editor-in-chief Paul Ramadge in the wake of her sacking in April, claiming she was treated “almost like a criminal” and denied access to her personal property.
Morning Market Report: A possible Greek solution sees US markets rebound
The US broke a three day losing streak on hopes for a solution to the Greek debt crisis.
Media briefs: Hun’s business … Oz’s ideological war … Diana at 50 …
The ‘ideological battleground’ seems like an odd tagline for a supposedly impartial newspaper, but that’s the latest ad campaign from The Australian. Plus other media news of the day.
Political snippets: For Pete’s sake, Reith, just retire
Tony Abbott was a wise man in not voting to give Peter Reith the platform of the party’s presidency.
Video of the Day: Consequences of too much choice
Plenty of choice is a good thing, right? Perhaps not. In this gorgeously drawn animated lecture Professor Renata Salecl explains how too much choice can lead to dissatisfaction and anxiety.
Tips and rumours: Tips and rumours
Misconduct charge, but too crucial to sack? We told you about the expensive new web publishing system being introduced at the ABC that staff complain is yet to function after months of testing. And we first revealed the ABC employee under investigation for “serious misconduct” after using online currency system bitcoins to profit from Aunty’s […]
Crikey Says: Crikey says: preferred Labor leader, the real results
News dominating the headlines yesterday again included the revelation that voters prefer Kevin Rudd over Julia Gillard.
Will Apple move into television?
Rumours have been building that Apple are set to move in a big way into television. It’s not a question of whether it will release a TV set, says Dan Barrett, but rather when, and what an Apple tele might look like.
aviation industry Molestations and assaults on dignity are out of control at US airports
The case of a 95-year-old woman who was humiliated at a Florida airport has reignited the controversy over government backed criminal assaults and molestations of air travellers, writes Ben Sandilands.
Dodgy data in the war against plain packaging cigarettes
This week British American Tobacco Australia (BATA) launched its latest salvo in the propaganda war against plain package ciggies. But a new BATA website provides less than reliable statistics, writes Professor Simon Chapman.
The right way to stalk a first date on Facebook
Prior to a first date, there’s nothing wrong with doing a little homework — and that’s where Facebook can come in handy. But there are certain do’s and don’ts one ought to abide by. Meredith Singer explains.
Analysing a single frame from a blockbuster movie
Filmmaker Michael Bay is known for bombastic movies stuffed full of visual effects. The New York Times ask Bay and his second unit director to dissect a single frame from his new blockbuster Transformers: Dark of the Moon.
No ‘boys’ or ‘girls’: pre-school abandons gender norms
A pre-school in Sweden abandoned the use of male and female pronouns and doesn’t read traditional fairytales with strict gender stereotypes, in a bid to be completely gender-neutral.
war in Libya 
What would happen if NATO killed Gaddafi?
NATO forces may want to claim the head of Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, but removing the entrenched leader, who has ruled Libya for two thirds of its national history, could provide a shock the national cannot endure, writes Max Fisher.
