Alleged Queensland Police corruption?
Posted at 00:00 on 7 August, 2009
I do hope that Queensland Leader of the Opposition's call for a Royal Commission of Inquiry into alleged misconduct and corruption in Queensland includes inquiry into Queensland Police alleged corruption and misconduct. Have your say »
New Employment Services contract overseas
Posted at 00:00 on 29 April, 2009
The new contract for New employment Services has been given to overseas companies. The Oz companies, who worked out to be on 4 stars have been left out. Have your say »
Citizenship test to be revised, Bradman removed
Posted at 18:00 on 29 January, 2008
A citizenship test for prospective Australians will be revised and a question regarding Don Bradman will be removed. Do you approve? Have your say »
Britney Spears has 'mental issues'
Posted at 18:00 on 29 January, 2008
Sam Lufti, the manager and companion of troubled pop star Britney Spears, has told talk show host Barbara Walters that the singer suffers from "mental issues" and has seen a psychiatrist. Does this surprise you in any way? Have your say »
Westboro Baptist picketing Heath Ledger's memorial service
Posted at 18:00 on 29 January, 2008
The Westboro Baptist Church has claimed that they will picket memorial services dedicated to deceased Australian actor Heath Ledger. Is this a shameless act? Have your say »
Is it right for the Wayne Carey footage to be released?
Posted at 18:00 on 29 January, 2008
There are claims that a private guard sold security camera footage of Wayne Carey resisting arrest to the media. Are the police right to investigate? Have your say »
Should the media publicise anti-Australian whaling videos?
Posted at 18:00 on 29 January, 2008
The Australian media has, for the second time, given publicity to an anonymous video attacking Australia over its anti-whaling stance. Should they just ignore the video instead of giving it more attention? Have your say »
Was Harbhajan's downgraded suspension right?
Posted at 18:00 on 29 January, 2008
A charge against Indian Test spinner Harbhajan Singh has been downgraded at a ICC appeal hearing. Is that the right decision? Have your say »
Musharraf: Bhutto to blame for own death
Posted at 12:58 on 7 January, 2008
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's assassination was her own fault, the country's president, Pervez Musharraf, said in an interview that aired Sunday on US television. Do you agree? Have your say »
Chrisco fails to deliver
Posted at 09:37 on 20 December, 2007
Hamper company Chrisco is embroiled in a storm of discontent after reports it's struggling to deliver promised Christmas hampers to customers, or is delivering poor quality goods. Are you one of the unhappy customers wanting to complain? What do you think about Christmas hampers? Have your say »
ACCC: No obvious petrol price fixing
Posted at 12:10 on 18 December, 2007
An Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) inquiry has found no "obvious" evidence of price fixing in the unleaded petrol market. Do you believe that? Have your say »
500 dogs in Victoria blacklisted
Posted at 00:00 on 17 December, 2007
More than 500 dogs in Victoria have been blacklisted for being a danger to society. Pit bull terriers and guard dog rottweilers and german shepherds are the bulk of aggressive animals on an official state register. But there are concerns scores more dangerous dogs are being harboured by owners refusing to declare or register them. Do you agree with this move? Have your say »
Lara Bingle and Michael Clarke - will they last?
Posted at 12:56 on 4 December, 2007
There's a bit of speculation doing the rounds regarding Lara Bingle and Michael Clarke heading towards a festive proposal. The two have been spotted in jewellery stores checking out rings. Will they last? Have your say »
Australia ratifies Kyoto Protocol
Posted at 17:01 on 3 December, 2007
Australia has ratified the Kyoto Protocol in Kevin Rudd's first act as Prime Minister. Your comments? Have your say »
Golden handshake for MPs: Fair reward or too much?
Posted at 10:06 on 27 November, 2007
With a number of retirements pending after the recent election, the issue of "golden handshakes" for politicians has risen once more. John Howard gets a $330k+ p.a. pension, 40 free return flights per year for himself and Janette, an office, staff and car for life. De-Anne Kelly gets an $80kpa pension and up to 25 return flights per year for the next three years. Is it fair, or too much? Have your say »
Natalie Gauci wins Australian Idol 2007
Posted at 16:41 on 26 November, 2007
Natalie Gauci has come from behind to beat Matt Corby in the Australian Idol 2007 television singing comp. Was she the best of them all or the wrong choice? Have your say »
New leader of the Liberal Party?
Posted at 16:38 on 26 November, 2007
Brendan Nelson, Tony Abbott and Malcolm Turnbull have all thrown their hat in the ring, but who's the best choice to lead the Liberal Party in opposition? Have your say »
Costello to quit politics
Posted at 12:59 on 25 November, 2007
Directly after the Coalitions resounding defeat in the election comes news that Peter Costello will quit politics for a career in business. Is he quitting while the opportunity is there or jumping from a leaking ship? This is the man the Coalition pitched as the successor to Howard but seems not to have the interest? Have your say »
Nicole Cornes bucks national swing
Posted at 11:03 on 25 November, 2007
ALP candidate in Boothby, Nicole Cornes, has hardly proved doubters wrong in bucking the nation-wide swing to Labor. Cornes polled just 34.5% of the vote and saw a swing against her party in Boothby of 1.4%. Seemingly picking up protest votes were Jodi Kirkby and The Greens boosting 2.8%. Does this show that Cornes was a mistake, or were there other factors? Could the ALP have won Boothby with a different candidate? Have your say »
Labor romp to comfortable win
Posted at 21:00 on 24 November, 2007
The ALP have won government comfortably with a significant swing across the country leading to notable Coalition candidates losing their seats. Are you surprised or was it expected? Have your say »
False leaflets linked to Jackie Kelly's husband
Posted at 08:50 on 22 November, 2007
The husband of Liberal MP Jackie Kelly, Gary Clark, is one of a handful of men implicated in distributing unauthorised material - a leaflet from a non-existent Islamic group trying to stir up race-related trouble. Is it a harmless joke or a serious mistake from people who should know better? Have your say »
Is Summer Heights High a local triumph?
Posted at 13:57 on 15 November, 2007
Summer Heights High hit our televisions and rapidly rose to become a much-discussed show. Do you like it? Is it a triumph of Australian talent or lame and annoying? Have your say »
Qantas staff help fallen 80 yo, booed by customers
Posted at 13:52 on 15 November, 2007
Qantas check-in staff at Brisbane Airport have been booed by customers after closing their counters to help an 80 year old woman who had collapsed in the queue. The woman died despite assistance from medical staff. Were the customers in the wrong? Or, with medical staff in attendance, were the Qantas check-in staff not needed as support? Have your say »
Megan Gale as Wonder Woman?
Posted at 16:31 on 13 November, 2007
There's some chatter about model Megan Gale being shortlisted for the role of Wonder Woman after Jessica Biel turned it down. What do you think, would Megan make a good Wonder Woman? Have your say »
Kyle Sandilands involved with Big Brother
Posted at 16:29 on 13 November, 2007
Kyle Sandilands will be involved with Big Brother in a raft of changes to the show. But does anyone think that's a good idea? Do you want Kyle hosting Big Brother? Have your say »