… an open letter to Kevin Rudd
Therese Rein
“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.
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”.
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.
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: 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? Where is […]
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 […]
Beyond Hyacinth: a new era for the political spouse
It’s time we all got over our hang-ups about political spouses, writes Bernard Keane.
Good Day!
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ…
The Press Gallery arrive for the Annual Christmas Drinks at the Lodge
Everyone queued up outside…
When the Rudds came home to The Lodge
after two weeks away…
The Rudd’s go to China
It’s alright, I’ll handle it
New Leadership – Fresh ideas for the future and so on…
Kevin Rudd articulates his vision for the future.
