Politics

Brits finally give wealthy a “fair go”

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March 23, 2012
Brits finally give wealthy a “fair go”

The British government has released their latest budget, which has been hailed by many as “a ruddy good thing.” Finance Minister George Osborne announced that the top rate of tax would be reduced from 50 per cent to 45 per cent. “This is a ruddy good thing for all Brits,” said Lord Applemort in...
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Bob Kony calls for “no more death threats”

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March 9, 2012
Bob Kony calls for “no more death threats”

The #Kony2012 social media campaign has ended up with some unexpected casualties, despite good intentions. Bob Kony, who is running for Mayor of the American town of Boise, Idaho is calling for calm as his office continues to receive multiple death threats. “I guess God would say it was just a bad coincidence that...
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Joe Hockey set to become the official mascot for the Hockeyroos

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February 25, 2012
Joe Hockey set to become the official mascot for the Hockeyroos

One of our most successful sporting teams has adopted one of our most fun loving Australian politicians as its new mascot. The Hockeyroos recently invited the Honorable Joe Hockey MP to be their new mascot, replacing the aging “golden cartoon boxing kangaroo”. “We thought it was time to replace the boxing kangaroo,” said Associate...
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PM sends shoe sales hopping

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January 27, 2012
PM sends shoe sales hopping

An unexpected retail benefit has risen out of the ashes of the Canberra protest that ended with Prime Minister Julia Gillard losing her shoe. In an attempt to quickly move the PM from The Lobby restaurant to the safety of a bullet proof car, Ms Gillard left behind a shoe. “Sales of the Midas...
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Abandoned Oil Rig considered for Asylum Seeker solution

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January 6, 2012
Abandoned Oil Rig considered for Asylum Seeker solution

In the wake of the opposition stating they will not support a deal resulting in asylum seekers being sent to Malaysia, the federal government is looking at new solutions. An abandoned Oil Rig previously used by the Global Renewable Oil Corporation (GROC) has been offered to the federal government as a viable solution. “The...
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Tony Abbott brands National Broadband Network as “Optic Ploptic”

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January 3, 2012
Tony Abbott brands National Broadband Network as “Optic Ploptic”

Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has come out with all cylinders firing as he slammed the government’s National Broadband Network (NBN). Fueling Mr Abbott’s anger is the release of figures showing that only 4,000 customers have signed up to the NBN service. “Everyone knows that the internet is all about adultery and gambling. If...
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Kim Jong-pil pays tribute to Kim Jong-il

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December 19, 2011
Kim Jong-pil pays tribute to Kim Jong-il

The news that Kim Jong-il has died is still echoing across the world as media outlets describe the year 2011 as “Annus Horribilis for dictators”. Long time critic of Kim Jong-il and purported “nemesis”, Kim Jong-pil today said that he “is saddened by the loss of Kim Jong-il” and wishes his family “all the...
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ACT Police given power to confiscate sunglasses

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December 6, 2011
ACT Police given power to confiscate sunglasses

The ACT Government has announced that ACT Police will be given new powers to force motorists to hand over sunglasses at the police’s discretion. Colin Bragg from the AFP suggested that, “this is not aimed at reducing motorists protection from the sun. We expect that motorists who have had sunglasses confiscated can go to...
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Australia’s Old Parliament House to become Shopping Mall

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November 7, 2011
Australia’s Old Parliament House to become Shopping Mall

Following the auction last week of Australia’s Old Parliament House, the historic building is to become a shopping mall. Westfield Group, the owners of various shopping malls and retail space across the world were the successful bidders at the auction, purchasing the property for AUD 127 million dollars. A representative from Westfield Group, Mr...
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Angry US Retailers No Longer Selling AAA Batteries

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August 11, 2011
Angry US Retailers No Longer Selling AAA Batteries

Due to the recent downgrading of America’s credit rating from AAA to AA+, some retailers are protesting by no longer stocking AAA batteries. Amber Lane from the American Retail Sales Conglomerate stated “we are very angry about being downgraded and are encouraging all retailers to stop selling AAA batteries.” “In the same way that...
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