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Arts editor shits on theatre blogging, flame war ensues

Ben Eltham — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:05:08 +0000

The Global Mail opened its coverage of Australian arts on Monday with a curious piece from Stephen Crittenden about theatre blogging. Online writers haven't stopped talking about it since.

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Play the ball instead of the woman or man

Crikey — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:50:32 +0000

Julia Gillard and s-xism: John Richardson writes: Re. “What do we mean by ‘s-xist’ when we refer to criticisms of Gillard?” (yesterday, item 18). Robin Cameron suggests that society’s treatment and expectations of Julia...

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My Kitchen Rules rules

Glenn Dyer — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:50:31 +0000

Seven's dominated because of My Kitchen Rules. And that was the night.

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Power Shots: Murdoch chairs Ten … rich Kiwi eyes Tassie … gallery finds head …

The Power Index — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:50:30 +0000

Murdoch appointed Ten chairman. Lachlan Murdoch has this morning been appointed non-executive chairman of Ten Network, making way for star recruit James Warburton to become managing director. In the details of a board reshuffle announced today, the...

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Say goodbye to coal power stations

Crikey — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:50:29 +0000

A brilliant ad from a UK green electricity company, which demonstrates the sad but inevitable end to cooling towers.

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Euro progress boosts markets

Marcus Padley — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:50:24 +0000

Some progress as Greek political leaders muddle through a ‘tentative’ deal on austerity cuts which has now to be presented to European ministers for approval.

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Mills at Leveson … Textor’s tawdry tweet …

Crikey — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:50:23 +0000

In a surprise, the Ten Network announced this morning that Lachlan Murdoch has been elected chairman. Plus other media news of the day from around the globe.

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Moving to one person rule

Richard Farmer — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:50:22 +0000

Ministers apparently have to seek the permission of the Prime Ministerial office before meeting with an editor of a daily newspaper..

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Tips and rumours

Crikey — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:50:20 +0000

Surging Labor annoys radio Liberal? Could Campbell Newman win government for the Liberal-National Party in Queensland but remain locked outside parliament? That prospect is gathering momentum with new polling out of the crucial seat of Ashgrove,...

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All roads lead to Queensland

Crikey — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:50:18 +0000

Brace yourselves as Queensland becomes the centre of the political universe ...

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The Lobby Restaurant responds

Crikey — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:03:04 +0000

Crikey readers have their say.

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Nine’s 2012 struggles continue

Glenn Dyer — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:03:03 +0000

Last night was one of Nine's worst nights of the year so far.

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Cartoon offends … Syrian journo killed … Fairfax v Gill …

Crikey — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:03:02 +0000

Today's Port Douglas & Mossman Gazette apologised to its readers after running a cartoon last week that offended the township of Cooya Beach -- one of the Gazette's readership hubs. Plus other media news.

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Power Shots: Murdochs pay out (and party) … in Smith’s interest … GetUp! goes Gina …

Leigh Josey — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:03:01 +0000

Murdochs face 50 more hacking claims. The queue of people suing Rupert Murdoch’s News of the World for hacking into their voicemails and putting them under surveillance is getting longer, despite 16 cases being settled overnight in...

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Rescuing Doc Evatt’s wig for Peter Slipper

Richard Farmer — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:02:59 +0000

I'm all for a bit of pomp and ceremony myself so I'm in favour of rescuing Doc Evatt's wig from its display in the Old Parliament House and putting it on the head of Peter Slipper

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Obama shoots marshmallows from a cannon

Crikey — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:02:58 +0000

At the White House Science Fair, US President Barack Obama met a year eight kid who had built an air cannon that shoots marshmallows. Of course, Obama had to give it a go …

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Tips and rumours

Crikey — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:02:57 +0000

Sky News newsroom under attack! Disturbing news from the Sydney headquarters of Sky News: the place has been overrun with fruit flies. “Presenters swallow them on air, studio guests are forced to swat them away and the hard-working newsroom...

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A note of civility, care of Slipper

Crikey — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:02:54 +0000

Parliament's back in session, and much to the surprise/delight/slight disappointment of the gallery and interested observers, it seems to be proceeding in an orderly fashion.

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Come in Spinner: why we make dumb choices

Noel Turnbull — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:07:54 +0000

Why do political pundits, company directors, stockbroking analysts, investors, policy people, governments and just about every one you can think of make dumb choices?

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Politics as Australian Idol

Crikey — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:07:50 +0000

Crikey readers have their say.

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Markets up as rumours of Greece austerity measures deal surface

Marcus Padley — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:07:49 +0000

A Wall St Journal article saying the Greeks are close to finalising a deal with the EU on austerity measures pushed markets up.

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Excess Baggage passes directly to GO!, Nine forfeits $20m

Glenn Dyer — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:07:47 +0000

It might be the last week of summer ratings, but for Nine and Ten it's hell.

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News’ rogue lawyer … shameful presser … capital turns off ABC …

Crikey — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:07:46 +0000

Will Rupert Murdoch appear tomorrow morning in public (well, on a US conference call) to talk about the second quarter and first-half results for News Corporation after new claims of hacking? Plus other media news of the day.

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Power Shots: sports bosses unite … MacBank regrets … megaphones watch …

The Power Index — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:07:44 +0000

Sport chiefs lobby for broadcasting rights exclusivity. A few months back, when crafting our Sport power list, we identified the industry’s multi-billion dollar broadcasting rights as one of the most important pillars of influence. Now,...

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An excitable start to the parliamentary year

Patrick Baume — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:07:43 +0000

The Press Gallery were awfully excited to start the Parliamentary year.

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