April 9 – 15, 2016
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From Paris to Venice with illness and kindness
When travelling with a sick child, the journey between the glamorous cities of Paris and Venice becomes anything but stylish.
The Quiz
Quotes
SPORT
“I don’t know. Maybe because my face is real and his face is not?”
The West Indies cricketer speculates on why Shane Warne does not like him. In fairness, it often looks as if Shane Warne’s face doesn’t like Shane Warne either.
POLITICS
“I’ve been the most popular member for Tangney that there’s ever been and they’ve stabbed me in the back for that.”
The Liberal MP complains about losing preselection. He blames the media, for telling people what he’s like.
EDUCATION
“That was quite a few years ago now. Exactly what the level was, was a bit of a distant memory.”
The education minister continues his support for the deregulation of university fees. Student debt is of such little concern to him that he can’t actually remember his own.
AMBITION
“It has never been my burning ambition to be the leader of the party, but if circumstances arose … I am prepared to do it.”
The former defence minister offers himself to the service of his party. He remains as deluded as his hair colouring.
TELEVISION
“Lisa’s too white.”
The breakfast television presenter bemoans the fact his co-host, Lisa Wilkinson, was not nominated for a Gold Logie. The awards had inadvertently allowed an Asian woman and a Muslim man to be nominated.
DEATH
“He died, as was his wish, at home. His family were by his bedside."
The son of one of Australia’s great stylists, Bob Ellis, confirms the writer’s death. In line with Ellis’s wishes, the Newspoll published on Tuesday had Labor leading.
