monumental moves on ‘women’s issues’ are still faulty
After last year’s disaster, the government has made a transparent attempt to appeal to women voters. (Image: Private Media) The…
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Alan Joyce gives a masterclass in shaking money out of state governments
When Qantas CEO Alan Joyce suggested the airline might consider relocating its HQ, Annastacia Palaszczuk jumped at the bait. With…
What pandemic? Pride, politics and money drive push for Tokyo Olympics
With Japan in the grip of a terrible COVID-19 wave, will the Tokyo Olympics proceed? And if they do, will…
NAPLAN starts today, so here’s a quick budget day test for the Treasurer
As the nation’s children sit down to the controversial NAPLAN tests, we thought it was only fair to test Josh…
How the women’s rights movement can win men and influence everyone
In an ideal world women would have the power to break the chains of oppression alone, but in reality the…
Veteran cricketer Doug Crowell still at the crease years after others have put on the covers
At 91 years old, Doug Crowell might be the oldest cricket player in Australia. “I keep saying a couple years…
Seven News wins the night with a little help from its Big Brother
Plus MasterChef disappoints again and Have You Been Paying Attention? is still the only thing watching after 8pm. (Image: AAP/Joel…
We discover who the government is really targeting in today’s budget
Crikey took a look at the Coalition’s Facebook ad spending. What we found was fairly illuminating. A screenshot of the…
Australian basketballer Liz Cambage says she will line up for Opal at Tokyo Olympics
Opals centre Liz Cambage has said she will compete at the Tokyo Olympics, despite her anger about a lack of…
Craig Kelly splashed the cash around
Josh Frydenberg isn’t the only one splashing cash around today. Craig Kelly (Image: AAP/Mick Tsikas) First fact-check of the day…