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Joe Hockey’s words of wisdom: “having more women in the workforce increases participation.” Plus other political views noted along the way

In addition to the wacky tunes and party time atmosphere, Eurovision is a great chance for linguistic nerds to observe flamboyant lesser-known European languages, writes Lauren Gawne.

Whatever the forecasts contained in tonight’s budget, they will almost certainly be wrong. Plus other political views along the way.

Aside from the smoke machines, flame throwers, knickers and beards, Eurovision offered plenty to be engaged by — including choice of language and the linguistic quality each performance, writes Lauren Gawne.

It is difficult to think of what the government can do to get people interested in something other than the sideshows of politics. E

I wonder if this is the kind of message James Packer expected to be promoting?

Azerbaijan won Eurovision last night. Replay Azerbaijan’s finest moment here.

Yes, it’s a wonder that a sweet little pop ditty by Lena from Germany won Eurovision, with not a sequin or topless dancer in sight.

Drifting from the centre of public opinion on issues is dangerous enough for a politician. The Crikey indicator keeps moving to Labor, the real political election and other political snippets.

From Norway to Iceland, Eurovision’s costumes, as ever, were more interesting than the singing.

Susanne Georgi, the Andorran entry, is dressed like a Disney Princess. And then there’s Radoslav “Gypsy” Banga, ringmaster of the Circus of the Superheroes.

Ukrainian singer Svetlana Loboda tells an interviewer she wants to use the Eurovision Song Contest as a platform for her message about domestic violence, pointing to the bruises on her face.