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The Australian Headline: Ashby conspiracy claims backfire The Age Headline: Ashby facing prospect of criminal charges, court hears. The Australian quotes Justice Rares; ….Justice Steven Rares in the Federal Court this morning said that the allegations of a criminal conspiracy from Mr Slipper and senior ministers meant that Mr Ashby could no longer be forced
State of Origin
A great Game I think its always best when we win in the last minute by just a kick. It gives the Blues and the state of NSW the whole game to live in hope only to have their hopes dashed at the last minute. Makes the victory all the sweeter particularly when 4.8 million
Black Caviar wins at Ascot
Ted Eagan has a song out already celebrating the mare’s great series of 22 straight wins – a success record not equaled for over 150 years. Had a beer with Ted years ago at his house in Alice. Typical of Ted it was called “Sink-a-tinny Downs”…and we sank some! He is well know and respected
Dingo guilty!
Can’t see why. What is the evidence that a dingo did it? I can imagine NT coroner Elizabeth Morris finding the dingo guilty just to end the bloody case as we have been dealing with it for 32 years so far. There might be case to give the Chamberlains closure and peace of mind but
Someone pressed his ‘off’ button
MEN everywhere should today stop to remember Eugene Polley – the man who invented the first wireless TV remote control. Polley, 96, died of natural causes at an Illinois hospital, according to Zenith Electronics, his workplace from 1935 to 1982. Of course, women may not be so keen to stop and remember – not my
Staffer files formal claim against Slipper
The staff member who has made accusations against House of Representatives Speaker Peter Slipper has filed a formal statement of claim in the Federal Court. A directions hearing for the case, launched by former adviser James Ashby, is due to be held on Friday. ABC article and Notice of Filing (all the gory details) here
The Earthian leadership change
Typical of Bob Brown, ever there to stuff me around, he announces his retirement on the day I’m committed to go camping with the Kids thus denying me the ability to to applaud his gift to the nation in a timely manner. Mind you the weekend was better spent with kids and grand kids at
A good weekend
After all the euphoria of CanDo and his colossal win yesterday, today my fifth child Liz ups the ante and presents me with my fifth grandchild. Evie Marie – natural birth – born on due date – both well. Proud of them both.
5 Real Life Soldiers
Something to take your mind off politics for a bit. Tales of outstanding bravery picked up from Troppo. Written in an irreverent, definitely non-military style.
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