Crikey sports editor Patrick Fitzgerald looks into the voodoo economics of major sporting events.
Classic Crikey
What does Peter Costello believe in? Other than being PM, that is…
Versatile political brand, Hilary Bray takes a look at the man behind the smirk.
Bob Carr’s sleazy fundraiser
Professional political stalker, Stephen Mayne dishes out all the goss on Bob Carr’s sleazy fundraiser.
Crikey’s shortlisted Walkley entry
This is Crikey’s entry in the online category of the Walkley Awards which has reached the shortlist of 3.
The Egan Diaries – Thoughts of a Bored State Treasurer
NSW Premier Bob Carr is a well known diarist, and from the brief samples of his jottings that have made their way into the public arena, a cracking good yarn looks set to be published when the Malthus of Maroubra retires, though perhaps that won’t be until after a spell as Federal Labor leader. But he’s not the only person on the NSW Right putting pen to paper for posterity. The following review of last week’s political events in Sodom-by-the-Sea has fallen into the hands of Crikey from the back of a proverbial truck. And while we can’t vouch for its authenticity, it does seem to reveal that a certain State
Treasurer is getting a little bit bored by the lack of challenge in his portfolio.
Good onya Crikey for exposing CBS
Here’s what our beloved Crikey readers have to say in favour of our decision to expose “Cheryl’s Big Secret”.
Delia Delegate dishes dirt doozies
Crikey has no idea who Delia Delegate is but she is filing amazing
material every day. Check out this latest amazing piece on the war in
the Victorian ALP which has the whole party buzzing.
The complete history and future of Ansett
If you’ve ever wanted to understand the Ansett in its full historical and contemporary context then read on as you won’t get a better wrap than this.
The Crikeys: More prestigious than a Walkley
The winners of the annual Crikey Awards are announced, with Eddie McGuire taking the top gong.
Unveiling the scale of union and Labor links
A new Crikey list chronicles Labor’s well-known lists to the union movement.
Why are journalists so ALP friendly?
Former Kennett spinner, Stephen Mayne takes a look at journos come political spinners in this new Crikey list.
Hillary, who are you?
The Australian tries to untangle the riddle inside the enigma that is Hillary Bray, writes Hillary Bray.
The good, the bad and the ugly of Crikey’s Olympic campaign
Owner of 93 Olympic tickets, Stephen Mayne takes in all that the Sydney Olympics has to offer.
World’s Oldest Columnist: Further Thoughts On The 20th Century
More thoughts on the 20th century from the World’s Oldest Columnist.
Where Former Cabinet Ministers Work In The Private Sector
The Crikey Team compile their first political list: Politicians on public super and private salaries
World’s Oldest Columnist: How I Saw All Of The 20th Century
The World’s Oldest Columnist (aka Stephen’s grandpa) reminicises about the 20th century - all of it.
The Bracks Cabinet in Profile
Crikey profiles Labor’s Victorian Cabinet as Bracks takes the reins, with each Cabinet member given their own special rating.
Glory Without Power – The Loyal Deputy & Me
Last week’s resumption of Federal Parliament for the New Year ends the Annual Political twilight zone where characters like acting assistant Treasurer Joe Hockey can soak up the limelight. Hogo Kelly, a former media advisor to Labor Deputy prime Minister Brian Howe, remembers with fondness political summer silly seasons past.
Pissing In The Sink
Crikey made it into The New York Times, under no less a by-line than Jayson Blair, with this profile of Col Allan first published back in our launch issue on February 14, 2000.
