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MasterChef takes advantage of a Voice-free night

Free of prime time juggernauts, MasterChef got a burst of life from viewers.

War posturing shows the hypocrisy of politicians

Crikey readers discuss the government's eagerness for war with Iran and the coming of Facebook's cryptocurrency.

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Cricket World Cup bowls out prime time giants

The Australia-England cricket match drew viewers away from other worthy offerings.

Will Voller decision change how we use social media?

Crikey readers discuss defamation on social media, the media as a mouthpiece for government and the ABC standing up for itself.

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Are there really only 130 non-Chinese Australians who can speak Mandarin fluently?

Chris Bowen claims that there are only 130 Australians of non-Chinese background proficient in Mandarin. Is he correct?

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The Voice might not be hitting the viewership high notes, but it's still pulling a crowd

Slight drops in viewership numbers across most shows this week, but The Voice and Have You Been Paying Attention are still pulling in good figures.

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Congratulations, Australia: you played yourself

Crikey readers discuss the government's economic non-platform, the threat of mining to Queensland and Australia's privacy laws.

Is Victoria spending more on infrastructure than the entire Commonwealth?

Treasurer Tim Pallas said the State Government was spending more money on Victorian infrastructure than the Morrison Government was planning to spend across the entire nation over the next decade. Is he correct?

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NSW Origin blowout sees viewer drop

NSW may have pulled out a big win in the second State of Origin game last night but audience numbers weren't convincing.

The shame of Peter Dutton

Crikey readers discuss Peter Dutton's role in detention centres, and the build up of Russian power in the Pacific.