International slip isn’t Limited … Front Page of the Day … The Department of Corrections … Courier Mail outs Thorpie … Life lesson for Michele Bachmann: read the small print if “slavery” appears. …
Leila McKinnon
Glenn Dyer vs. Channel Nine
Is Crikey’s TV ratings reporter Glenn Dyer a “Nine-hater”, with a bias towards Channel Seven? That’s what The Oz and ACA’s Leila McKinnon seem to think.
Nine’s This Afternoon experiment could founder
The Nine Network’s plan for its new 4.30pm program isn’t a foregone conclusion.
Crikey Says: Crikey Says
Radio has been full of it. Nominations for the lofty and coveted office of Australian Governor General, that is. Who do you think will get it?
Tips and rumours
Is FIFA holding serious discussions with Australian soccer reps to hold the 2010 World Cup? South Africa’s electricity supply is not up to scratch, and is not expected to be fixed in time for kick-off. John Howard’s former chief of staff Tony Nutt is shaping up as a credible candidate for Bill Heffernan’s Senate spot. […]
Last night’s TV ratings
A fairly good night for summer with eight programs with a million or more viewers, reports Glenn Dyer.
Corey Delaney, Party Liaison: “get me to do it for you”
Bindi and Shane got a Penthouse cover and a fight with Ray Martin, Corey, with just the aid of a bare torso and a set of monosyllabic grunts, has a career in the making, writes Sophie Black.
Nine still the boys’ club
The Nine Network is a serial offender when it comes to upsetting female employees, and don’t think the appointment of David Gyngell as CEO will change things, writes Glenn Dyer.
Media briefs and TV ratings
David Gyngell facing the wife test. … Last night’s TV ratings.
