Women in politics — a series of headlines.
Therese Rein
Crikey Says: All the single ladies …
Brave in the face of defeat
There were two emotional political departures yesterday. Lindsay Tanner’s resignation suddenly leaves the Labor frontbench looking altogether lighter, while Kevin Rudd’s faced up to the wrenching experience of defeat.
Political snippets: Get set to be shown the bore
There we were sitting in the Canberra press gallery hoping for one last good week of leadership speculation. And along comes Newspoll and ruins it all. Plus, declaring political interest and other political snippets.
Trotting out the political handbags
Social-media savvy, pregnant, elegant — the politician’s wife has become the latest must have accessory for the election year politician trying to win over voters. So how will a low profile Margie Abbott fare? asks Sue Dunlevy.
Meet our top business ladies
From Kathmandu founder Jan Cameron to our first lady Therese Rein, Smart Company wraps the top female entrepreneurs in Australia, showing their earnings, background and business advice.
RATED RUDE Kevin is on the nose…
The Government is facing certain disaster! Get Arsehat Media Management on the phone.
Canberra’s Camelot: take the Lodge tour
Get ready for some political voyeurism as Thérèse Rein opens the doors of the prime ministerial residence to a TV show. But can we really pretend that the Lodge has the same mystique as the White House? asks Mel Campbell.
“Gunga Din”? What was Rudd on about?
“She’s made of sterner stuff that you or I, Gunga Din…” said the ever-eloquent PM Kevin Rudd after his wife was released from hospital on Friday. Is Rudd comparing his partner to a lower caste water carrier? Or a staunch supporter of the British Raj? John Passant muses.
Rudd only needs three hours sleep? Tell him he’s dreaming
The claim to get by on very little sleep is very common amongst high performing professionals, although rarely as true as they would want us to believe, writes Professor Drew Dawson.
All the conspiracy theories are true!
Political Analysts from the First Dog On The Moon Institute can prove it!
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Oh, forgettery about it!
In today’s Daily Mail in-box, Crikey reader Megan Stoyles is pleased that “First Dog on the Moon has noticed and commented on Thérèse Rein’s Forgettery, revealed in Annabel Crabb’s interesting article”.
Tips and rumours: Rich list in ATO’s sights
The Australian Taxation Office has decided to audit the books of Australians who have more than $30 million in personal wealth, says a Crikey tipster.
Fashions on the Hill: politics gets gussied up
The Midwinter Press Gallery Ball is Canberra’s night of nights. And as with all red-carpet events worth their salt, it’s now time for us to brutally judge the attendees on their fashion sense.
Parliamentary fashion — the Midwinter Ball
Who was the fairest of them all? Annette Sharp assesses the competition between Kate Ellis and Therese Rein.
Talking the Town: Talking the town: Therese Rein launches into a sea of hugs
Although Ms Rein’s pre-Kiliminjaro fitness program is strictly off-limits to the fourth estate, Crikey can exclusively reveal that she looked fantastic.
Fiona Connolly, we want your gym photographs
So who is this Woman’s Day editor, this 33-ish mother of one responsible for publishing perhaps the most egregious invasion of privacy in recent times? asks editor Jonathan Green
Rudd irked by Therese Rein workout photos
Kevin Rudd is bothered by an unauthorised Women’s Day photo spread of his wife, Therese Rein, working out at the gym. So are we, Kev. So are we.
Kevin Rudd as seen by…
How Jasper the Cat, Christopher Pyne, People Smugglers and others view our gallant leader
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Mark Latham … the Budget … G20 … Therese Rein …
CRIKEY: In yesterday’s Crikey Mark Alridge was incorrectly attributed the byline of ‘South Australian Independent Legislative Councillor’ but he is not currently a member of parliament. The mistake was made in the subbing process. Mark Latham: Niall Clugston writes: Re. Yesterday’s editorial. What is it about Mark Latham that he brings out all this compulsive psychobabble? […]
Tips and rumours: Tips and rumours
EMI Music Australia recently sent a letter to all suppliers they have credit accounts with. It contained the following blunt statement — “We would also like to confirm that we are changing our standard payment terms to 60 days end of month.” Since when did arrogantly granting extended credit term to yourself become acceptable business practice? I […]
