Crikey proprietor (the boss behind Boss) Eric Beecher was last night honoured at the 2007 Walkley Awards with a special Walkley for journalist leadership. We have the speech and the tribute video.
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Controversy comes when state funerals are two a penny
In Australia the politicians have made them a two a penny event as if the payment of funeral expenses is the last perk of office for every politician of any note. The state funeral planned for former Federal Labor Minister and Territory Opposition Leader Bob Collins has naturally angered many, writes Richard Farmer.
