Communists take a gambleOver ten million Australians couldn’t resist having a crack at this week’s $106m Oz Lotto jackpot — even the Communist Party of Australia took a punt. But they’re not the first comrades to consider funding the downfall of capitalism with a gamble, explains Brett Evans.
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Crikey Says: Crikey Says
Two weeks ago, a respected Canberra political reporter did something bizarre, unusual and brave. He wrote a story about the truth behind sleaze in Australian politics.
Good times for Bancrofts as Rupert lands Dow Jones
The share market crunch yesterday took much of the attention away from what should have been a glorious triumph for Rupert Murdoch as he landed Dow Jones and even enjoyed a warm reception from his investors as News Corp shares gained 53c to $27.02 this morning.
Make no mistake, Howard’s NT plan is a new apartheid
Last week, the Howard Government imposed a de facto apartheid system on Australia. You may want to argue that this was necessary, desirable, a last resort, etc, etc, but first you have to acknowledge that this is apartheid, writes Guy Rundle.
