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FFA Blames AFL For Frank Lowy’s Fall
The governing body of ‘the beautiful game’ in Australia, soccer’s Football Federation of Australia (FFA), has slammed the Australian Football League (AFL) over it’s involvement in FFA chairperson Frank Lowy’s fall at this year’s A-League Grand Final. Lowy, the 84 year-old head of… Read More ›
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Grateful ABC Presenters Ask Turnbull For More Advice
Senior ABC journalists are appealing to cabinet ministers for advice on how to improve their interview techniques. The move comes following the intervention of Communications Minister last Sunday in which he publicly counselled Leigh Sales and Emma Alberici to be “less… Read More ›
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Old Simpsons Fans Threaten To Keep Not Watching The Simpsons if Harry Shearer Leaves
Long-time fans of The Simpsons animated sitcom series have vowed to boycott the show if voice artist Harry Shearer leaves the program. For many, this would signify the first time in more than a decade they’d made a conscious decision… Read More ›
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‘Tony’s Tradies’ To Lead Budget Repair, Available Now For Bachelorette Parties, Special Events
After delivering a second consecutive deficit in its May 12 budget, the Abbott government is banking on “Tony’s Tradies” to stimulate a lagging economy. Coining the phrase in an exclusive post-budget interview with The (Un)Australian, Prime Minister Tony Abbott plugged “Tony Tradies” as his government’s… Read More ›
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Labor Caucus In Disarray Over Release Of Actual Policy
With the country gripped by unprecedented excitement over Treasurer Joe Hockey’s second budget, evidence has emerged that Labor’s recent, uncharacteristic announcement of detailed policy was an error that has sown discord within the party leadership. When shadow treasurer Chris Bowen… Read More ›
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Budget 2015: Peter Costello Returns As Federal Treasurer – Country Now To Be Run By Abbott And Costello
Joe Hockey has been sacked as the Federal Treasurer, effective immediately. The decision follows growing discontent from Prime Minister Tony Abbott, Peta Credlin and the joint Coalition party room over Mr Hockey’s failure balance the budget. Several back benches were also… Read More ›