Michelle Guthrie appoints Murdoch consultant to restructure ABC.

I don't like the sound of this.  

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2016/dec/06/michelle-guthrie-murdoch-consultant-restructure-abc-jim-rudder

Photon at December 6, 2016 at 2:14 AM

Michelle Guthrie appoints Murdoch consultant to restructure ABC.

I don't like the sound of this.  

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2016/dec/06/michelle-guthrie-murdoch-consultant-restructure-abc-jim-rudder

Flippin' fanbloodytastic!

Jaws drop at ABC as Michelle Guthrie defends Radio National cuts.

It's getting worse than the Howard era!   

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2016/dec/09/jaws-drop-at-abc-as-michelle-guthrie-defends-radio-national-cuts

Cory Bernardi and George Christensen to raise funds for anti-Islam group.

Not wishing them any luck with this project.  

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/dec/09/cory-bernardi-and-george-christensen-to-raise-funds-for-anti-islam-group

Photon at December 9, 2016 at 2:56 AM

Cory Bernardi and George Christensen to raise funds for anti-Islam group.

Not wishing them any luck with this project.  

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/dec/09/cory-bernardi-and-george-christensen-to-raise-funds-for-anti-islam-group

I really wish Christensen, Bernadi et al would have the guts to leave the Libs and form their own Nazi Party or whatever. That would give Turnbull some clean air to make reasonable policy.

Rumpole at December 9, 2016 at 3:15 AM

Photon at December 9, 2016 at 2:56 AM

Cory Bernardi and George Christensen to raise funds for anti-Islam group.

Not wishing them any luck with this project.  

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/dec/09/cory-bernardi-and-george-christensen-to-raise-funds-for-anti-islam-group

I really wish Christensen, Bernadi et al would have the guts to leave the Libs and form their own Nazi Party or whatever. That would give Turnbull some clean air to make reasonable policy.

But Cory & George are having much more fun this way. 

Photon at December 9, 2016 at 3:28 AM

Rumpole at December 9, 2016 at 3:15 AM

Photon at December 9, 2016 at 2:56 AM

Cory Bernardi and George Christensen to raise funds for anti-Islam group.

Not wishing them any luck with this project.  

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/dec/09/cory-bernardi-and-george-christensen-to-raise-funds-for-anti-islam-group

I really wish Christensen, Bernadi et al would have the guts to leave the Libs and form their own Nazi Party or whatever. That would give Turnbull some clean air to make reasonable policy.

But Cory & George are having much more fun this way. 

True which is why Turnbull needs to tell them to shut up or get out.

The SMH's Peter Hartcher compares Malcolm Turnbull and John Key's respective leadership styles, talk about chalk and cheese! 

http://www.smh.com.au/comment/the-only-reason-malcolm-turnbull-still-has-his-job-20161209-gt7xh4.html

There don't seem to be many journos who think Turnbull is doing a good job.

Rumpole at December 9, 2016 at 7:20 PM

There don't seem to be many journos who think Turnbull is doing a good job.

Deep down, even Turnbull knows that his days are limited.   

Punch Up at One Nation head office .......

A top One Nation figure touted as a future leader of the party in its Queensland heartland is being investigated by police over assault allegations.

Sean Black, media and policy adviser to outspoken One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts, is the subject of a complaint of alleged assault lodged with Queensland Police in August, Fairfax Media can reveal. 

Details of the allegations cannot be reported for legal reasons.  

It appears that Tinfoil's advisor has been a member of both the ALP and NLP prior to joining One Nation.

http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/police-investigate-one-nation-staffer-sean-black-over-assault-allegations-20161208-gt7err.html

This is getting way too complicated for my liking. 

" NBN cut-off date looms for almost 350,000 Australian homes and businesses " 

http://www.smh.com.au/technology/technology-news/nbn-cutoff-date-looms-for-almost-350000-australian-homes-and-businesses-20161211-gt8uy3.html

SMH Editorial  .............

For all intents and purposes Australia now has two federal governments.

Government number one appears to front the people, attend official functions, promise things then backtrack.

Government number two seems to call the shots and kybosh the other's policy.

No prize for guessing who is the putative leader of the former and who leads the latter.

http://www.smh.com.au/comment/smh-editorial/turnbull-buckles-on-effective-climate-action-20161209-gt7qsc.html

Every December as Christmas approaches Shock Jocks and Right-Wing pollies dig out the same old myths about “politically correct” lefties trying to sabotage Christmas.

This year its the turn of Ray Hadley and his good mate Peter Dutton.

Angered by a talkback radio caller whose grandchild's school eschewed traditional carols for a secular celebration, Mr Dutton said the "vast majority of Australian people want to hear Christmas carols" as we are "a Christian society".

I call this recycled story Total Bullshit!

Do Hadley & Dutton buy their straw-men in bulk?

http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/peter-dutton-calls-for-prochristmas-uprising-against-political-correctness-gone-mad-20161214-gtbj63.html

Eddie Obeid to be stripped of parliamentary pension as Baird government reacts to his sentencing.

A lot of people would be very disappointed if Eddie Obeid continued receive his pension. 

http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/eddie-obeid-to-be-stripped-of-parliamentary-pension-as-baird-government-reacts-to-his-sentencing-20161215-gtbnca.html

“ You call that a budget improvement?   The ratings agencies won't “

Fairfax Media’s Peter Martin is not impressed with Scott Morrison’s mid-year budget statement.

Neither are a large number of Fairfax readers.  

http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-opinion/myefo-you-call-that-a-budget-improvement-the-ratings-agencies-wont-20161219-gtebx5.html

The One Nation soap opera continues.

Guest appearance by Bob Katter.

Bet you can’t wait for the next episode.  

http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/rodney-culleton-and-pauline-hansons-war-of-words-continues-following-one-nation-split-20161219-gte6k8.html

Photon at December 11, 2016 at 6:27 PM

This is getting way too complicated for my liking. 

" NBN cut-off date looms for almost 350,000 Australian homes and businesses " 

http://www.smh.com.au/technology/technology-news/nbn-cutoff-date-looms-for-almost-350000-australian-homes-and-businesses-20161211-gt8uy3.html

Huh ? Thanks Photon. I didn't know about this.

I have a copper phone line and a Telstra mobile broadband so I don't know where this leaves me.

Photon at December 19, 2016 at 9:09 PM

The One Nation soap opera continues.

Guest appearance by Bob Katter.

Bet you can’t wait for the next episode.  

http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/rodney-culleton-and-pauline-hansons-war-of-words-continues-following-one-nation-split-20161219-gte6k8.html

 

I imagine that Pauline Pantsdown is at the keyboard right now, composing the song "Pain in My Backside". 

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-07-03/election-2016:-pauline-pantsdown-creator-considering-comeback/7565890

Photon at December 14, 2016 at 8:45 PM

Every December as Christmas approaches Shock Jocks and Right-Wing pollies dig out the same old myths about “politically correct” lefties trying to sabotage Christmas.

This year its the turn of Ray Hadley and his good mate Peter Dutton.

Angered by a talkback radio caller whose grandchild's school eschewed traditional carols for a secular celebration, Mr Dutton said the "vast majority of Australian people want to hear Christmas carols" as we are "a Christian society".

I call this recycled story Total Bullshit!

Do Hadley & Dutton buy their straw-men in bulk?

http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/peter-dutton-calls-for-prochristmas-uprising-against-political-correctness-gone-mad-20161214-gtbj63.html

I think most people just want to get off work and go to the beach or their backyard pools.