Despite the Baillieu government’s reluctance to tackle serious pokies reform, Victoria is central to the campaign for change and Paul Bendat’s full-page ad is a sign of what is to come for Victorian Liberals.
Tim Costello
Video of the Day: VIDEO: Costello disrobes for an Old Spice spoof
A late entry for Video of the Day — probably Video of the Week. After the online phenomenon that is Old Spice man, World Vision CEO Tim Costello takes it all off in the name of charity.
Poachers and gamekeepers mingle to Make A Difference
A bit of a Tony Abbott faux pas at the launch of Liberal Senator Guy Barnett’s new guidebook for lobbyists and those who watch lobbyists, Make a Difference, reports Crikey intern Tiernan Kelly.
Tim Costello: please, no ‘funny money’ games with the poor
As tomorrow’s Federal Budget looms, it is vital that the Australian government avoids funny money games and is transparent in the outlay of all its funds, writes World Vision CEO Tim Costello.
The ‘three imbeciles’ call a Woolies EGM to remove chairman
Woolworths CEO Roger Corbett may be regretting getting into bed with pokies billionaire Bruce Mathieson, after his comments on ABC radio have landed both men in hot water.
Tim Costello: Sheltering the poor from climate change
The poorest countries in the world are also those most exposed to climate change, says Tim Costello. While we should tackle global carbon emissions permanently, we also need to provide real, practical and financial help to those most at risk in the meantime.
Leave Kyle and Jackie alone!
Why the relentlessly vicious attacks on poor Kyle Sandilands? wonders Ben Pobje. After all, he was only protecting freedom of speech, children and entertainment.
ALSO: This week’s Wankley goes to … do we even need write it?
2020 summit-goers underwhelmed by inaction
Only nine from nearly 1000 ideas generated at the Rudd Government’s 2020 Summit have been given the green light.
Richard Farmer’s political bite-sized meaty chunks
Meaty snippets from the home of government by Richard Farmer.
Tim Costello: Souths can’t be blamed for addiction to pokies
If the NSW State Government Treasury can surmount all moral objections to reap huge financial rewards why would a football club deny itself? writes Tim Costello.
