Struggling miners Andrew Forrest and Nathan Tinkler should have their corporate welfare quarantined to ensure they don’t waste money frivolously, according to recommendations from the so-called “Big Two” miners, BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto. Mr Forrest runs Fortescue Metals, which has been… Read More ›
The federal government will cease funding all major football codes, including “junior footy clinics”, in a major shake-up of sports funding designed to save $379 billion in the budget over four years. Mr Pyne says the new arrangements will be… Read More ›
The Australian Greens have decided on a replacement following Christine Milne’s shock resignation this morning after three years in the top job. Both Adam Bandt and Richard Di Natale put their hats into the ring but like most people, The… Read More ›
Preliminary tests on New Zealand Prime Minister John Key, who came into repeated contact with a girl’s ponytail, suggest he does not have cooties. Mr Key was admitted to Wellington Hospital last night after experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms, fever and strong… Read More ›
Prime Minister Tony Abbot says nothing is off-limits as the government stares down the decision by CSIRO staff to start industrial action this month. The scientists and related staff join several other public service departments planning to stop work including the… Read More ›
The Abbott government’s communications minister, Malcolm Turnbull, has updated the Register of Members’ Interests to include his recent work in fashion shoots. The federal member for Wentworth had a varied career prior to entering politics, including law, banking and running… Read More ›
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