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MONDAY

Double jeopardy: Now Jakarta bans live cattle imports, Sid Maher & Milanda Rout, Australian
Govt does not want Murdoch to win Australia Network TV bid, Daniel Flitton, Age
Tender process lacks transparency, Mark Day, Australian
Austrade implicated in Securency corruption, Richard Baker & Nick McKenzie SMH
Water Minister pledges to keep Murray open 9 years out of 10, Catherine Hockley, Advertiser
Winter break looks gloomy for MPs trying to sell a carbon tax, Simon Benson, Daily Telegraph
Carbon tax on petrol will be applied by vehicle type & weight: Bad luck big trucks, Phillip Coorey SMH
We already know the good news on petrol, now tell us the bad news, Michelle Grattan, Age
"Stand by, the bad news is coming", Lenore Taylor SMH
For Bob Brown, a carbon tax on petrol is "inevitable", Richard Willingham, Age
Fuel excise review could push up prices anyway, Matt Johnston, Herald Sun
Excise could be levied by carbon content, Sid Maher, Australian
Excise hole is a big budget problem, George Megalogenis, Australian
Greens' push to stop coal mining will cost a few jobs, Anna Caldwell, Courier-Mail
Study says coal shutdown would not affect carbon, Sid Maher, Australian
Greens can expect more scrutiny on donors, Israel, Glenn Milne, Australian
New Greens Senator Lee Rhiannon will supply some of that scrutiny, Christian Kerr, Australian
"Abbott's leadership is built on the denial of a mandate", Phillip Coorey SMH
Abbott's media muzzle is really irritating the Gallery, Peter van Onselen, Australian
Gillard, break free of those pesky Greens & indies, Kenneth Wiltshire, Australian
Economic doom & gloom is mostly in our mind, Ross Gittins, Age
Vic Libs leave the funding work to their federal members, Josh Gordon
BoF's first 100 days have been relatively trouble free, Paul Sheehan SMH
BoF too focussed on achievements for some, Kate Sikora & Andrew Clennell, Daily Telegraph
Kevin Rudd makes personal plea to Burma's regime, Dan Harrison, Age
Rudd met with new President in Burma, Australian
Thailand likely to get its first female leader: Thaksin's sister wins, Lindsay Murdoch SMH
We still don't know our neighbours properly, Daniel Flitton, Age
Australian scheme for prisoners in Afghanistan & Iraq bent over backwards for US, Deborah Snow & Anne Davies SMH
PoW documents thanks to Public Interest Advocacy Centre, Anne Davies & Deborah Snow SMH
Radicals at Sydney conference call for Muslims to reject democracy, Linton Besser SMH
Grounded Tiger Airways still taking bookings, Andrew Heasley, Age
Australia Post lifts parcel prices fourth time in two years, Jen Rosenberg SMH
NBN-Telstra deal cops criticism, Annabel Hepworth & Mitchell Bingemann, Australian
New appointments to ABC, SBS boards, Amanda Meade, Australian
Media diary, Caroline Overington, Australian
People with dementia need to talk about it, especially famous people, Deborah Smith SMH
Strauss-Kahn case disintegrates, Philip Sherwell, NYT/Age
Australian girl & boy win Juniors titles at Wimbledon, Chris Barrett, Age
The boy from Cobdogla shines at Wimbledon... Amy Noonan & Bryan Littlely, Advertiser
As does the girl from Ipswich, Leo Schlink, Courier-Mail
Djokovic wins Wimbledon men's final, Chris Barrett SMH
Discriminating taste at London's Gay Pride march yesterday, BP Extra

Canberra weather: 14, light rain becoming windy, BoM

Best from the Weekend:
Current politics in Australia & the US: Best avert ones eyes... Laurie Oakes, Herald Sun
Wait a minute. What about the big BIS tick for Labor's economic record? George Megalogenis, Australian
Reith's re-emergence is gold for Labor, gruesome for Abbott, Dennis Atkins, Courier Mail
Turnbull - tied into a nice little package & locked in a cupboard, Peter van Onselen, Australian
Selling the farm, Michelle Grattan, Sun Herald
Help me fund the equivalent of Britain's Orange Prize for Australia, Sophie Cunningham, ABC Online

International:
"Has liberalism entered a post-Obama era?" Mark Schmitt, New Republic
Why the situation in Greece is a much bigger deal than you realise, John Lancaster LRB
Could Germany cope with Greek-style austerity measures? Yasmin El-Sharif & Stefan Kaiser, Der Spiegel
Women's share of political & corporate positions in Japan is dire, Japan Times
Keith Jarrett, still very, very cool, Nate Chinen NYT
Fastwords are about to replace passwords, Newsweek

FRIDAY

Okay, yes, bit distracted by London still...

Canberra weather: 14, morning frost/fog then mostly sunny, BoM

International:
ICC bans politicians from joining cricket boards, Frankie Taggart, AFP/Mail & Guardian
The European Citizens' Initiative will really challenge the EU, Bruno Kaufman, EU Observer
Let's start a Disobedient Wives' Club, Julia Suryakusuma, Jakarta Post
Who's who in Guantanamo Bay, WikiLeaks/Miami Herald
Did someone mention Hyacinth? The mother-in-law from hell, David Batty, Guardian
Yeah, I've met Clinton & Mandela...but now I've met Rory McIlroy! Simon Kelner, Independent

Tracey Emin by David Bailey (2007) at NPG London:

THURSDAY

Carbon deal with Greens is done - only a few details are outstanding, Tom Arup, Age
Deal includes definite switch to ETS in 2015, Lenore Taylor SMH
Bob Brown: We would stop Abbott rolling back carbon pricing, Sid Maher, Australian
Gillard should call Abbott's bluff on carbon plebiscite, Arthur Sinodinos, Australian
Brown wants to know who's buying the farm, Michelle Grattan, Age
"Brown attacks China land grab", Matthew Franklin & Joe Kelly, Australian
"Concern grows over foreign ownership of Australian farmland", Cameron England, Advertiser
Brown promises Greens will be "rock of stability", Malcolm Farr, news.com.au
Brown's a big fan of incoming Senator Larissa Waters... Dennis Atkins, Courier Mail
And of a global parliament, Michelle Grattan, Age
"Business on red alert" over Greens-controlled Senate, Malcolm Maiden, Age
Brown accuses Labor of buckling to mining billionaires, Matthew Franklin, Australian
Gillard nixes Brown bid to toughen up mining tax... Clancy Yeates & Peter Ker, Age
Even though Wilkie agrees with Greens on mining tax, Phillip Coorey SMH
Little miners say they wouldn't exist without foreign investment dollars, Peter Ker, Age
McKibbin: Australia would suffer without foreign capital, Siobhain Ryan & Matt Chambers, Australian
They're talking secession in WA, Peter Ker, Age
Uni of Notre Dame students, staff petition against Monckton's Lang Hancock Lecture, Tom Arup, Age
"We have turned into an intellectually self-indulgent country", Paul Murray, West Australian
"Fair Work needs changes", Heather Ridout, Australian
"The Liberals just don't get it", Jeff Lawrence, Australian
Reith's role in the coalition WorkChoices revival, Steven Scott, Courier Mail
In Reith the spirit of the HR Nicholls Society rides again, Ben Schneiders, Age
Reith's putting together a thinktank to push his IR ideas, Phillip Coorey SMH
Abetz: "We aren't seeking a revolution in any way", Ben Schneiders, Age
Reith is wrong about Baillieu being bold on IR, Josh Gordon, Age
Geoff Prosser to be WA Liberal Party president, AAP/West Australian
Dastyari proposes end to N40s in NSW ALP, Anna Patty SMH
Lajamanu residents get consulted about the Intervention, Lauren Wilson, Australian
UN refugee chief raises doubts on Malaysia deal", Kirsty Needham, Age
People smugglers on bail in Jakarta are at it again, Rory Callinan & Peter Alford, Australian
"Directing human traffic from a Jakarta bar", Rory Callinan & Peter Alford, Australian
Even in good weather, Christmas Island radar can't pick up boats, Kirsty Needham SMH
Parl c'tee inquiry into Christmas Island disaster doesn't come up with much, Debbie Guest, Australian
Bowen: Nearly 60% of child asylum seekers live in community, Ellie Turner, NT News
It's the 150th anniversary of the Lambing Flat riots. Say sorry. Daphne Lowe Kelley SMH
Chinese-Australians want apology for racist laws, Esther Han SMH
Gillard explains to Territorians handling of live cattle export problems, Nigel Adlam, NT News
"NT vet warns of mass cattle starvation", Larine Statham, AAP/West Australian
Vet confronts Gillard on likelihood of mass cattle starvation, Meagan Dillon, NT News
Gillard dismisses calls for rush Indon visit over cattle trade, Anna Caldwell, Courier Mail
Gillard: Rushing off to Indonesia would be "counterproductive", Richard Willingham, Age
On the live cattle export ban, Miranda Devine, Herald Sun
"Dutch close to ban on kosher, halal slaughter", AP/Age
"Rudd resurrection Labor's best chance", John Black AFR
On Gillard, trust & deception, Kevin Andrews, The Punch
Claims that Pfizer's drug delivery decisions are putting patients at risk, Mark Metherell SMH
Bring back co-operative capitalism, Paul Sheehan SMH
Murdoch sacks 8% of Ten Network's workforce, AFR
ATO to tackle footy players, Nick Tabakoff, Telegraph
Hackers to target Australian banks, Telegraph
Darwin-born businessman given top job by President Obama, Nigel Adlam, NT News
"Athens adopts austerity plan", Karen Kissane, Age
"Is the European Union in danger of breaking up?" Mark Beeson, Age
Rudd's Burma visit, Myint Cho, Age
Chilean ash plume disrupts trans-Tasman travel, Andrew Heasley, Age
Thinking & living yourself young - it really works, Elizabeth Farrelly SMH
The more educated you are, the more likely you are to exercise, Sue Dunlevy, Australian
"Sensual, practical" upright bicycles, Helen Trinca, Australian

Canberra weather: 15, partly cloudy, BoM

International:
Incoming Harvard Business School class has record share of women, Leanna B Ehrlich, Harvard Crimson
Bibiana Steinhaus, Germany's first female pro football referee, Jochen Leffers, Der Spiegel
"Why think people don't drink Diet Coke", Andrew M Brown, Telegraph
Seven gay couples sue the state of New Jersey over marriage discrimination, Geoff Mulvihill, AP/Time
"Has the Venice Biennale outlived its usefulness?" Eric Banks NYRB
"Postcards from hell, 2011", Elizabeth Dickinson, Foreign Policy

WEDNESDAY

"NAB chief backs PM's carbon tax", Ben Butler & Peter Ker, Age
NAB boss: Labor's carbon plan is "economically superior", Richard Gluyas, Australian
Labor may be close to carbon tax deal with Greens, Sid Maher & Dennis Shanahan, Australian
Gillard: Things may get tougher on carbon before they get easier, Paul Osborne, AAP/West Australian
Gillard "damned if she does & damned if she doesn't" on carbon tax, Elizabeth Knight SMH
People with high power bills due to illness to get extra carbon compo, Lenore Taylor SMH
Higher power prices - whose fault? Chris Dunstan SMH
I blame lawyers, Tom Parry, Australian
Australia, China, coal mines & the carbon tax, Andrew Bolt, Telegraph
NSW Govt wants FIRB action against foreign farm purchases, Siobhain Ryan, Australian
Urban-rural divide is bigger than ever, Graham Lloyd, Australian
"The vagaries of the media machine" are totally unscientific, Jo Chandler, Age
"Abbott bows to Reith on IR", Michelle Grattan, Age
Reith claims success gingering up Abbott on IR, Phillip Coorey SMH
"Libs urge Tony Abbott to light IR fires", Matthew Franklin & Ewin Hannan, Australian
Retail, hospitality & fast food wage bills face double whammy on 1 July, AFR
Adam Goodes: AFL players aren't IR radicals, Samantha Lane, Age
Greens may amend student services bill, Andrew Trounson et al, Australian
Greens' Brown wants the mining tax hardened up, Phillip Coorey SMH
Even country boys like Michael & Brendan want to be able to say "I do", Anna Patty & Esther Han SMH
Queen will visit later in the year - maybe Obama too, Paul Kelly, Australian
8,000 cattle to be shot on NT property due to Indon cattle trade ban, Alyssa Betts, NT News
Indonesia is preparing to source live cattle imports from elsewhere, Kelly Burke et al SMH
Hendra virus kills horse south of Brisbane sparking biosecurity alert, Courier Mail
Greg Combet does Australian Women's Weekly, Jacqueline Maley SMH
Most caucus members think it's better to stick with Gillard, Mark Kenny & Steve Lewis, Advertiser
"Gillard may be too far gone", Peter van Onselen, Australian
"Right now...political debate in Australia is especially barren", Shaun Carney, Age
Conroy's department to review online betting laws, Jason Dowling, Age
Alice Springs councillors protest grocers dropping cheap grog, Alyssa Betts, NT News
NSW Govt to pay $7k bounty to those relocating from city to country, Alexandra Smith SMH
Christine Lagarde named new IMF chief, SMH
Why Greece is in trouble: No-one pays tax yet they all want govt services, Ross Gittins SMH
RBA: You can chillax about Aussie banks, Clancy Yeates SMH
Two big speeches from a couple of RBA backroom boys, Terry McCrann, Herald Sun
There's $18bn of unclaimed super sloshing round in the system, Phil Jacob, Telegraph
Baillieu Govt digs in against national curriculum, Jewel Topsfield, Age
New Trinity College Dublin provost sees "Melbourne model" as...a model, Julie Hare, Australian
Study: Unis have poor conflict-of-interest disclosure policies, Yuko Narushima SMH
Unis want same R&D investment incentives as companies, Jill Rowbotham, Australian
Flicking through NBN's corporate plan... Peter Martin SMH
Rio's Albanese: Fukushima will slow growth of uranium market, Peter Ker SMH
Skype sex ADFA victim may sue as medical file disclosed without permission, Ian McPhedran, Telegraph
Auditor: Navy acquisitions process doesn't make sense, Dan Oakes, Age
ASC wants to build new sub fleet in Adelaide, Sarah Martin, Advertiser
The ADF is about to have a (very big) garage sale, Dan Oakes, Age
Saddam songster wins asylum case before Refugee Review Tribunal, Padraic Murphy, Herald sun
Australian on spying charges in Israel asks for help, Dylan Welch & Jason Koutsoukis SMH
It's crazy axing rules giving Aussies roles in taxpayer-funded films, Simon Whipp, Telegraph
We've stopped romancing the bush, Andrew Bolt, Herald Sun
Shakespeare, "the poet of the established order", Boris Johnson, Telegraph/SMH
Freemasons go multicultural, multifaith. Yes, really. Geoff Strong, Age
Dragon Tattoo tourism to Sweden is big, Veronica Gould Stoddart SMH
Annie Lennox awarded OBE for AIDS work, Telegraph

Canberra weather, BoM

International:
IMF: Lagarde named new chief, Liz Alderman NYT
VW alert: The Essays of Virginia Woolf Vol 6 has just been published, Trev Broughton TLS
Shyness may be a brilliant evolutionary tactic, not a flaw, Susan Cain NYT
"Opportunities for efficiency in the APEC bloc", Gellwynn Jusuf, Jakarta Post
Does social media have an ROI? Farhad Manjoo, Fast Company
Tepco's damages bill may exceed profits from its entire existence, Japan Times
Michele Bachmann's stool, Juli Weiner, Vanity Fair

TUESDAY

Sorry, got caught up at the National Portrait Gallery and other cultural delights in London and forgot the time. Better luck tomorrow!

MONDAY

Reith supporters: Abbott betrayed us by voting for Stockdale, Michelle Grattan, Age
Reith is too exciting for the Libs, Katharine Murphy, Age
"More bombshells than you can poke a stick at", Imre Salusinszky & Christian Kerr, Australian
Vote shows what happens if you mess with Nick Minchin, Peter van Onselen, Australian
Change, but not the Reith sort, is Minchin's bequest, Paul Sheehan SMH
What Minchin wanted to say in his farewell speech, Phillip Coorey SMH
PM to call for global nuclear disarmament, Simon Benson, Daily Telegraph
Tobacco giant takes packaging battle to court, Chris Kenny, Australian
"Big tobacco the canary in the coalmine", Chris Kenny, Australian
Scott Morrison's Malaysian trip has been a real eye-opener, Geoff Chambers, Daily Telegraph
Wrist x-rays don't tell a child's age, so why do we use them on asylum seekers? Lindsay Murdoch SMH
Detention centre operator Serco has tripled revenue, Nick Tabakoff, Daily Telegraph
Indonesia will grill Rudd about kids, not cattle, Mark Dodd, Australian
Low income groups to get 100% carbon tax compo plus extra, Michael Harvey, Herald Sun
Greens willing to allow more industry help on carbon tax, AFR
Momentum is evaporating for climate change action: Lowy Institute survey, Lenore Taylor SMH
We're far less worried than five years ago, Daniel Flitton, Age
We should be worried, but not about man-made climate change, Bob Carter, Age
Don't expect the US to act on climate change, Greg Sheridan, Australian
"Any kind of direct carbon tax is dead in the US", Greg Sheridan, Australian
Climate change denier Lord Monckton: Obviously the Hitler reference was dumb, AAP/West Australian
New Green MPs are busy bees, Michael Harvey, Herald Sun
"Coalition to test Greens' unity on Israel", Matthew Franklin & Joe Kelly, Australian
Warnings of new financial crisis as pessimism becomes just too hard, Peter Martin, Age
The crisis might be regional, not global, Ross Gittins SMH
Stephen Conroy swipes Australia's international TV network from Kevin Rudd, Daniel Flitton, Age
But no Australia Network decision for months, Michael Bodey, Australian
Fair Work ruling lets union in on new workers, Ewin Hannan, Australian
Abbott rejects Treasury 'help' to cost his tax cuts, Michelle Grattan, Age
Costings are for wimps, Siobhain Ryan & Matthew Franklin, Australian
Does Tony Abbott know enough to be PM? Not yet, Malcolm Farr, The Punch
WA Labor supports same-sex marriage, AAP/Courier-Mail
Same-sex marriage will be a delicate challenge for NSW Labor, Christian Kerr & Dennis Shanahan, Australian
Same-sex marriage: Hard to deny when you know the happy couple, Frank Bruni NYT/SMH
Cattle workers get $3 million help to overcome export ban, Nick Butterly, West Australian
More housing is one response to indigenous kidney disease, Peter Martin, Age
Defence might buy a catamaran, Bruce Stannard SMH
Defence is broke, says analyst, Dan Oakes SMH
Bob Hawke's wife & daughter in airport altercation, Robyn Ironside & Rhys Haynes, Herald Sun
Peter Holmes a Court quits Barangaroo board, Sean Nicolls SMH
Wills & Kate cancel Australia visit to avoid NZ poll, Angus Hohenboken, Herald Sun
Tas Deputy Premier caught drink-driving but will not quit, Craig Hoggett, Mercury
Top Tory found dead in Glastonbury Festival toilet, AP/SMH
Bernard Tomic plays tonight for a quarter-final spot, AAP/SMH
Pat Rafter is on Tomic's side, Peter Wilson, Australian
HuffPo could shake us all up, Sally Jackson, Australian
Oz will get people to think about paying, Stephen Brook, Australian
Media diary, Caroline Overington, Australian

Canberra weather: 16, morning fog & frost then sunny, BoM

Best of the Weekend:
"The NBN deal ... can help Gillard in two ways", Dennis Atkins, Courier-Mail
Perception fails to match the reality on this Silly Sackiversary, Annabel Crabb, The Drum
Close Encounters of the WikiLeaks kind, Geoff Strong, Age
Mens' sheds: a work of genius, Kate Legge, Australian
ANU music students want a place to play their vinyl, Julieanne Strachan, Canberra Times

International:
China, shirty about carbon pricing, ices massive A380 order, Pilita Clark FT
In election week, an insight into Thailand's dilemma, Voranai Vanijaka, Bangkok Post
"Bridge comes to San Fran with a Made In China label", David Barboza NYT
Canadian govt legislates to force posties back to work, Canadian Press/Toronto Star
What has Liz done to our Shane's face? Alison Boshoff, Daily Mail
Fashion kills, Tom Sykes, Telegraph

FRIDAY

Rudd - my role in his downfall, Graham Richardson, Telegraph
Richo: Gillard Govt may face "electoral slaughter" but stick with her, Joe Hildebrand, Telegraph
The unhappy anniversary, Michelle Grattan, Age
"Gillard soldiers on under attack", Phillip Hudson, Herald Sun
"The Festival of Kevin ran out of puff for a variety of reasons", Dennis Atkins, Courier Mail
"Gillard ignores Libs' coup bait", Matthew Franklin Australian
Mt Eliza schoolteacher Julia Gillard's message for PM, Nathan Mawby & Chris Gillett, Herald Sun
Women are disappointed in her. Where's the real Julia? Sally Morrell, Herald Sun
Move over (& out?) Tim - Julia's got an Angus crush, AAP/SMH
Marginal seat voters like Rudd, Steve Lewis, Courier Mail
Hawkie: "I'm as good as gold now", Herald Sun
Minchin: Labor is salivating over Reith Lib presidency, Dennis Shanahan & Christian Kerr, Australian
Minchin: Wouldn't Labor love to hang a WorkChoices scare on President Reith! Phillip Coorey SMH
Abbott has to be more than Tony No, Dennis Shanahan, Australian
Despite ugly fascist slur, Abbott will still meet with Monckton (NB: He's not a Lord), Lenore Taylor SMH
"$11.8bn to seal NBN deal", Clancy Yeates SMH
Is NBN. Is good. Phillip Hudson, Herald Sun
Gillard, Conroy & Quigley won, Terry McCrann, Herald Sun
The market reaction was a bit sulky... Lucy Battersby SMH
But Telstra will get a new lease of life out of this deal, Elizabeth Knight SMH
Yep, Thodey has saved the furniture, Malcolm Maiden SMH
Brilliant design has boobytrapped NBN against Coalition unwinding, Clancy Yeates, Age
"Striking up the broadband", Jennifer Hewett, Australian
Next, bring on high speed rail please, Clay Lucas, Age
Gillard smooths relations with business, Phillip Coorey SMH
"Power of financial institutions an urgent threat to democracy", Amartya Sen SMH
Do we want an opt-in or an opt-out tax system? Jessica Irvine SMH
HILDA: 52% of partnered mothers return to work by time child is 2yo, Michelle Griffin, Age
Gambling: Govt's ought to promote personal responsibility, not "precommitment", Michael Keane SMH
Intervention: "Our next steps have to be based on evidence of what works", Jenny Macklin, Australian
Little Children report co-author Rex Wild: It's just more blah from the Feds, Larine Statham, NT News
Coles has epiphany on Indigenous alcohol sales, Peter Martin & Jen Rosenberg SMH
Alice Springs' Coles & Woolies take box goon off the shelves, Conor Byrne, NT News
Disability reform should be part of the new light on the hill, Tony Maher, Age
"WA has a woman drought", Shane Wright, West Australian
Net migration to Australia has fallen sharply, Tim Colebatch, Age
Malaysian Solution latest, Tom Allard SMH
Malaysian deal poised for green light, Nick Butterly & Andrew Tillett, West Australian
"Malaysian MP slams Morrison", Tom Allard & Kirsty Needham, Age
Thinking outside the (detention centre) square on refugees, Richard Ackland SMH
Detention centres guards are traumatised too, Kate Bastians & Alana Buckley-Carr, West Australian
SBY: Chan, Corby unlikely to receive presidential clemency, Tom Allard, Age
Blowing the whistle on govt whistleblower reform tardiness, AJ Brown, Australian
JP assumed identity of burqua wearer, Janet Fife-Yeomans & Clementine Cuneo, Telegraph
"Police seek law change to lift veils", Anna Patty & Leesha Mckenny SMH
"Just yobbos, not a crisis of multiculturalism", David Penberthy, The Punch
Military brass snubbed in Defence posture review, Ian McPhedran, Telegraph
What's behind Obama's accelerated troop withdrawal, Simon Mann SMH
We're not rushing off though, Dan Oakes & Simon Mann, Age
On Kan's departure as Japanese PM, Russell Skelton, Age
Artist Ai Weiwei released on bail, Tania Branigan SMH
Miles Franklin Prize reinvigoration proceeds apace, Stephen Romei, Australian
What about the Miles Franklin's continuing bias against women? Deborah Bogle, Advertiser
"Why I ski & why you should too", Rachael Oakes-Ash SMH

Canberra weather: 15, mostly sunny, BoM

International:
Home advantage, David Runicman LRB
Achtung! Geneticists say roughly half of Britons have German blood, Periscope, Telegraph
"Report: Asia's wealthy overtakes Europe", Jakarta Post
The latest consequence of the Fukushima disaster: Farmer suicides, Rob Gilhooly, Japan Times
"Iceland's natural history is melting", Iceland Review
"Some ways to get started as a social entrepreneur", Susan Moran NYT

THURSDAY

Pru Goward prepares to wield massive axe at DOCS: "This is going to hurt", Alexandra Smith SMH
All SA federal MPs sign commitment to save the Murray, Catherine Hockey, Advertiser
Coalition allows $2 billion in family tax benefit cuts, Sue Dunlevy, Australian
Govt will "renew" NT intervention next year, Phillip Coorey SMH
Jenny Macklin: We want to make a fresh start, Michael Gordon, Age
To be "based on the principle the world owes no-one a living" eh? Hmm, Matthew Franklin & Milanda Rout, Australian
Get tough, tackle booze, Lauren Wilson, Australian
"Conroy gets NBN agreements through", AFR
ALP research says voters have not forgiven PM, Peter Hartcher SMH
"James Packer attacks 'anti-business' Gillard", AFR
Kevin Rudd, innocent as a wolf in lamb's clothing, Tony Wright, Age
When it comes to Kevin, no-one puts Baby in a corner, Jacqueline Maley SMH
Careful Kev, bogans can bite back, Ben Packham, Australian
Don't let Rudd distract us from the big picture, Greg Sheridan, Australian
Defence base review is a seismic shift, Ian McPhedran & Grant McArthur, Herald Sun
WA Premier wants an army base in north-west, Nick Butterly et al, West Australian
Mixed reports on Gillard's "open" style, Matthew Franklin & James Massola, Australian
PM delivers a birthday greeting to Canada's socialists, Geoff Chambers, Daily Telegraph
Canadian message "should send a chill down every Australian spine", Andrew Bolt, Daily Telegraph
One generator at a time, govt is trying to clinch a carbon deal, Sid Maher, Australian
Carbon tax would trim 2.3% from Top 100 net profits, Lenore Taylor SMH
Abbott would let a carbon tax wither on the vine, Gary Johns, Australian
"Carbon deal bluffing is clouding the issue", Dennis Shanahan, Australian
Eco-sceptic Christopher Monkton goes crazy with the Nazi references, Phillip Coorey SMH
"Give up an en suite or the world goes down the toilet", Elizabeth Farrelly SMH
George Christensen MP sometimes wears a tutu but that's the least of it, Simon Benson, Daily Telegraph
Silly hat day in Parliament, Gemma Jones, Daily Telegraph
A stunt, but a stunt that worked, Dennis Atkins, Courier-Mail
Time for sober reflection on asylum seekers, Jane Fynes-Clinton, Courier-Mail
Scott Morrison is off to Malaysia, Kirsty Needham SMH
Steve Fielding claims Malaysian people swap as his own idea, Michelle Grattan, Age
Fielding's valedictory speech, Phillip Coorey SMH
Senate is turning Green, Peter van Onselen, Australian
Steve Hutchins doesn't leave quietly, Phillip Coorey SMH
Tomorrow is Eric Roozendaal's lucky (pension pay) day, Alexandra Smith SMH
Bob Hawke recovering from pneumonia in hospital, Daily Telegraph
Lib President Alan Stockdale pleads for adult behaviour from his rivals, Michelle Grattan, Age
Ash updates: Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart still affected, AirServices Australia
Volcanic ash cloud still hasn't cleared, Rhys Haynes, Daily Telegraph
Qantas warns it will follow Ansett into extinction, Matt Johnston, Herald Sun
Canberra imposes sanctions on Syrian regime, Dan Oakes, Age
"Getting away with murder in Colombo", Eric Ellis, Age
New inquiry into VicPol statistics, or lack of them, Cameron Stewart, Australian
Vic govt plans to tackle building unions, Ben Schneiders, Age
Animal slaughter without stunning takes place in Australia, Rebecca Puddy, Australian
Kim Scott wins his second Miles Franklin, Jason Steger, Age
Sydney Uni raises $20.6 million from sale of donated Picasso ..., Yuko Narushima SMH
About the same as Adelaide Uni's $20 million sheep station sale, Valerina Changarathil, Advertiser
News Corp wants to be a big digital education provider, Murad Ahmed, Australian
Angry Boys: Prosecution & Defence, Melinda Houston & Michael Idato, Age
ABC complaints a Giggle & Hoot, Amanda Meade, Australian
Hewitt & Tomic stay in Wimbledon, AAP/West Australian
The truth about Canberra's Fitters Workshop controversy, Nigel Lendon, Iconophilia

Canberra weather: 14, partly cloudy, BoM

International:
Ai Weiwei is released on bail, Edward Wong NYT
Europe & the Eurozone faces disaster, Wolfgang Munchau, Prospect
Spanish authorities remove baby for breastfeeding on demand, Giles Tremlett, Guardian
One Christchurch suburb to lose 90% of its homes, NZPA/New Zealand Herald
Public broadcasting sets sail with HMS Pinafore, Alex Ben Block, Hollywood Reporter

WEDNESDAY

Smith makes WA our new defence front line, Andrew Probyn & Nick Butterly, West Australian
"Gillard toughens gag order on ministers", Chris Johnson, Canberra Times
Fielding sinks Abbott's junk plebiscite, Michelle Grattan, Age
Farewell, Senator 2%, Dennis Atkins, Courier Mail
"Abbott's plebiscite call a serious misjudgement", Paul Kelly, Australian
Gillard may be floundering but Rudd is not the answer, Shaun Carney, Age
There's "no rallying theme or esprit de corps in the Gillard caucus", Ross Cameron SMH
"Labor's problem is now Labor", Andrew Bolt, Telegraph
Gillard to BCA: Reform takes co-operation, not shouting, Phillip Coorey SMH
"Mine boss splits from peers to back MRRT", Andrew Burrell, Australian
"Questions for Ross Garnaut", Geoff Carmody, Australian
Chief Scientist Chubb: I read English so I know carbon price is needed, Lenore Taylor & Dan Oakes SMH
Chubb: The carbon debate in Australia is appalling, Dan Harrison & Tom Arup, Age
"Carbon tax sideshow must stop", Jill Singer, Herald Sun
Govt poised to announce NBN-Telstra deal, Lucy Battersby & Clancy Yeates SMH
New ACCC chief Rod Sims: I've got my eye on NBN, Glenda Korporaal, Australian
Minchin: Regrets, I have a few... Phillip Coorey SMH
Minchin: Not persuading Howard to hand over to Costello is one of them, Mark Kenny, Advertiser
Bishop wants inquiry into how she was wrongly linked to racist website, Malcolm Farr, Courier Mail
Bob Hawke is in St Vincent's, AAP/Australian
There was an "end of days" feel to Parl House yesterday, Jacqueline Maley SMH
ABC's Jon Faine overtakes Neil Mitchell in ratings, Michael Bodey, Australian
"Blame religion for cattle slaughter: MP", Michael Gordon & Richard Willingham, Age
"How Can't-do Campbell Newman earned his stripes", Sean Parnell, Australian
Poll: People don't like Aussie unis relying on foreign student cash, Jill Rowbotham, Australian
The term "double degree" may be misleading advertising, Bernard Lane, Australian
Huge numbers of uni students drop out because of boredom, Sarah-Jane Collins, Age
We're experiencing a large (& for us good) change in relative global prices, Ross Gittins SMH
Many refugees send money to help family back home, John Masanauskas, Herald Sun
"A tough stance on refugees doesn't make me a racist", Roderick Schneider, The Punch
"Greek crisis going global: IMF", Times/Australian
Citi chief economist: Greece? Don't worry. Be happy! It'll be the usual fix. Stuart Washington SMH
Emo: World hunger can be fixed by freeing up ag trade, Matthew Franklin & Lauren Wilson, Australian
Post-Skype, 1000 assault & brutality complaints have been lodged, Mark Dodd, Australian
"1000 claim Defence sexual abuse", Dan Oakes SMH
Women will pay the price of an Afghan peace deal, Ida Lichter, Australian
9yo girl forced to don suicide vest in Pakistan, Ben Doherty SMH
Let's get things straight on China, Alan Dupont, Australian
Overseas brewer buys a slab of Fosters, Andrew Main, Australian
Where business says innovation comes from (customers 48%, unis 10%!) Jill Rowbotham, Australian
In practice, innovation defies linear logic, John Steen, Australian
"Roxon adds 13 drugs to PBS", Kate Hagan SMH
"Rational optimism beats ephemeral happiness", Janet Albrechtsen, Australian
For good & ill, online pseudonimity is powerful, Melissa Bell & Elizabeth Flock SMH
"Loneliness of the PhD thesis writer", Peter van Onselen, Australian
"Brumbies lack honesty: Friend", Chris Dutton, Canberra Times
Ash chaos drifts on, Age

Canberra weather: 11, morning shower or two, BoM

International:
"It's still the economy, stupid", Bill Clinton, Newsweek
"Greek parliament passes crucial confidence vote", Rachel Donadio & Niki Kitsantonis NYT
Stieg Larsson used a typewriter for most of his writing life, Eva Gabrielsson, Vanity Fair
"Scotland 'is being killed' by free services", David Lee, The Scotsman
"Save art, one container at a time", Aina Fuller, Iceland Review
China has 600 illegal golf courses. (What rebels!) Li Yao, China Daily

TUESDAY

Wilkie: Leadership instability would make indies dump Labor, Phillip Coorey SMH
Wilkie: Deal is with Gillard Labor, Michelle Grattan, Age
Rudd is serving "a degustation menu of bite-sized shit sandwiches", David Penberthy, Telegraph
In which I draw a parallel between the Gillard Govt & the Western Bulldogs, Phillip Hudson, Herald Sun
No-one feels sorry for Julia, but that's a good sign for her, Niki Savva, Australian
Rudd rejects Beattie's sensible call for him to go away, Matthew Franklin, Australian
Beattie: I don't want his seat, Des Houghton, Courier Mail
A few nobody (& ex-) Qld MPs talk up Rudd, Steven Scott, Courier Mail
"It's the carbon tax, stupid", not Julia, Gerard Henderson SMH
"Abbott contradicts himself on carbon tax plebiscite", Michelle Grattan, Age
Abbott: I'd ignore result of my own plebiscite, Mark Kenny & Phillip Hudson, Advertiser
Tony's plebiscite plan "the very definition of junk politics", Dennis Atkins, Courier Mail
Greens, indies dismiss plebiscite idea as a stunt, Andrew Probyn & Andrew Tillett, West Australian
Carbon tax plebiscite is a dumb idea, George Williams, Age
So is a carbon tax ad campaign, Rowan Dean, Age
Sensibly, the Greens don't support Tony's plebiscite bid, Simon Benson, Telegraph
Nevertheless, Abbott may get plebiscite up, Phillip Hudson & Matt Johnston, Herald Sun
"Abbott's carbon outrage is all part of his cunning plan..." Mark Kenny, The Punch
Carbon pricing won't cost any manufacturing jobs in net terms, Ross Garnaut SMH
Kiwis want a carbon pact, Phillip Coorey SMH
Welcome John Key, successful centrist leader, Rowan Callick, Australian
Pity about Abbott's appalling politicisation of the Key visit, Dennis Shanahan, Australian
Key: Minority govt can work, Dennis Shanahan, Australian
"Key has never forgotten where he came from", Tim Colebatch, Age
Stockdale: Reith is playing ugly in the Lib presidency campaign, Imre Salusinszky, Australian
Don Randall is a prejudiced fool, Geoff Gallop, Age
The (entirely in my head) Shorten, Combet ticket, Michael Kroger, Australian
"NBN-Telstra deal ready for sign-off", AFR
UN: World's 7 billionth citizen to be born on 31 Oct, AFP/Age
"Success keeps refugees coming: UNHCR", Paul Maley, Australian
UN: Poor countries pick up most of the refugee burden, Kirsty Needham, Age
Appalling live sheep to Kuwait footage ignored by Gillard Govt, Richard Willingham, Age
Stunning is not part of the imminent Indon cattle deal, Nick Butterly & Steve Pennells, West Australian
Volcanic ash to disrupt more flights today, Andrew Heasley SMH
FWA: High school kids can do 90 minute shifts, Ewin Hannan, Australian
On FWA's gender pay decision, Michael Stutchbury, Australian
Outgoing Chief of Army: To survive Army must triple women in its ranks, David Ellery, Canberra Times
FOI docs show lots of sexual assault allegations at ADFA over last decade, Sean Parnell, Australian
Wanted: More philanthropists to donate to Australian universities, Yuko Narushima SMH
SA Newspoll: Libs lead 2PP 54-46%, Michael Owen, Australian
"Greek talks fail to stop share slump as default fears grow", Scott Murdoch, Australian
Glenn Stevens is right, there's a big structural change on, Shane Wright, West Australian
Future Fund boss warns on debt, Annabel Hepworth, Australian
Senate passes bill giving shareholders new exec pay powers, Clancy Yeates SMH
"Roxon rejects plea for cheaper medicine", Kate Hagan SMH
Woman convicted of false accusation of veil-lifting against cop wins on appeal, Natasha Wallace SMH
Andrew Bolt & freedom of speech, James Allan, Australian
"Quality journalism is not exactly encouraged in China..." John Garnaut SMH
Why the US is talking to the enemy in Afghanistan, Peter Hartcher SMH
US special forces shoot Afghan soldier who killed digger, Ian McPhedran, Herald Sun
"We best honour our fallen soldiers by standing firm", Ian McPhedran, Telegraph
Renault's Fluence to make the world (a) Better Place, Toby Hagon SMH
Why we always get Toulouse-Lautrec wrong, Waldemar Januszczak, Sunday Times/Australian
The madness of trying to get into All Souls, John Crossley, The Conversation
There's a new era on the tee, Patrick Smith, Australian
Do you, like me, have a life editor? Sam de Brito SMH
Luke Mangan, nice guy, Telegraph

Canberra weather: 11, windy, rain clearing later, BoM

International:
"The Illusions of Psychiatry", Marcia Angell NYRB
McIlroy's mental game wins him the US Open (& he's got a nice swing, too!) Sean Gregory, Time
Ree Drummond, Pioneer Woman, Amanda Fortini, New Yorker
The good & bad news on energy, Michael Klare, Le Monde Diplomatique
Move over blowfish - have some (highly toxic) fermented shark, Edward Hancox, Icelandic Review
Oxytocin aids hypnosurgery, New Scientist

MONDAY

Tony Abbott wants a plebiscite on carbon tax, Simon Benson, Daily Telegraph
A $69 million vote without an election, Phillip Hudson, Herald Sun
Rudd is "inevitable" declares senior, unnamed, Minister, Andrew Probyn, West Australian
"I was musing in church ... the key is not to sit around & mope", AAP/West Australian
"For God's sake give Julia a go", Peter Beattie, Australian
"Leadership talk is killing Labor, says Peter Beattie", Matthew Franklin & Joe Kelly, Australian
Beattie to Kevin Rudd: Get over it & let it go (& the party's off), Phillip Coorey SMH
Party was a three-ring circus & that would never do, Phillip Coorey SMH
Qld ALP reads all about the reasons for Labor's success, Christian Kerr, Australian
Labor has had enough of Rudd's games, Glenn Milne, Australian
He doesn't have numbers. Not even close, Matthew Franklin, Australian
Talking to suburban newspapers is not a sign of desperation, Christian Kerr, Australian
Now for a real political expert: John Gillard, the PM's dad, Verity Edwards, Australian
One Lodge post Kevin is unlikely to apply for, Daily Telegraph
A long way from political celebrity to national leader, Malcolm Farr, The Punch
Morris Iemma denies Canberra push, Imre Salusinszky, Australian
Oakeshott warns his deal is with Gillard, not any old leader, Michelle Grattan, Age
"Honest tradies broken by BER", Bruce McDougall, Daily Telegraph
More pressure on PM to legalise gay marriage, Michael McKenna & Rosanne Barrett, Australian
Australia not a bad place for same-sex couples, but it could be better, Jacqueline Tomlins, Age
Steve Fielding has a last chance to kick banks, Matt Johnston, Herald Sun
"Sour times for milk of human kindness", Phillip Coorey SMH
UNHCR is sounding less happy about Malaysian refugee swap, Michael Gordon, Age
Greens on the spot on refugee swap, Kirsty Needham SMH
Why Peter Reith should lead the Libs, Amanda Vanstone, Age
Arthur Sinodinos is a change for the better at NSW Libs, Paul Sheehan SMH
ALP should look to John Faulkner, & history, for inspiration, Ross McMullin, Age
Live cattle exports to Indonesia may resume in three weeks, Lauren Wilson & Nicolas Perpitch, Australian
NZ PM John Key is in Australia, ABC Online
Pay Kiwis Australian benefits, says Key. Ho ho, says Gillard, Michael McKenna, Australian
Big retailers join attack on IR laws, Annabel Hepworth & Christian Kerr, Australian
Unions confident jobs are safe in carbon scheme, Michelle Grattan, Age
"The notion we could see a lot of out-of-work coalminers is fanciful", Ross Gittins SMH
Commonsense action against climate change, Michael Short, Age
Scientists try to raise their voice above the carbon clamour, Phillip Coorey SMH
Have a look at the carbon level map & make up your own mind, Leesha Mckenny SMH
French govt company tried to block Kakadu expansion, Lindsay Murdoch, Age
One winner from mining boom? Canberra & its residents, Peter Jean, Canberra Times
Health funds tipped to lose a modest 30,000 customers, Brendan Nicholson & Sue Dunlevy, Australian
Budget cuts alarm former Heritage chief, Christian Kerr, Australian
Campbell Newman's opponent must find 915 votes in eight months, Steven Wardill & Sarah Vogler, Courier-Mail
"Broadband deal a fee frenzy for bankers & lawyers", AFR
Pacific Brands faces $9 million bullying claim, Ben Butler SMH
News flash: Tabloid TV makes a considered decision, Sally Jackson, Australian
Fairfax lowers the paywall, Sally Jackson, Australian
Media diary, Caroline Overington, Australian
Midwinter Ball report, Malcolm Farr, Australian

Canberra weather: 15, partly cloudy, BoM

Best from the Weekend:
"Kevin's Eleven": that's the number of his votes in caucus... Annabel Crabb, ABC Online
"Sack Rudd, Gillard told as shocking poll rocks ALP", Jessica Wright & Cosima Marriner, Sun Herald
Labor MPs "have to hold their collective nerve", Michael Gordon, Age
"Happy first birthday, PM", Paul Daley, Sun Herald
"A city should reflect its local climate", Tim Horton, Adelaide Review
On the Anne Landa Award show, AGNSW, Christopher Allen, Australian

International:
Unauthorised biography pours kero on Miliband's political woes, Jane Merrick, Independent
"Souvenir sales strong ahead of Women's World Cup", Kristen Allen, Der Spiegel
"Blood, sand, sherry: Hemingway's Madrid", David Farley NYT
Magic McIlroy, John Paul Newport WSJ
Vets don't have a license to act like jerks, Thomas E Ricks, Foreign Policy
"Earth & the 'ecological' credit card", Yansen, Jakarta Post

FRIDAY

You've got to admire the Julia we got at the Midwinter Ball, Katharine Murphy, Age
"Gillard shapes her vision of brave new Australia", Tom Dusevic, Australian
"PM has time to dig herself out of hole", Dennis Shanahan, Australian
"When I go to dinner with the Prime Minister..." Sandy Miller, The Punch
"Want to preserve Australian values? Start with the Burrup Peninsula." Carmen Lawrence, Conversation
Gillard hangs tough despite House passing motion against Malaysian deal, Michael Harvey, Herald Sun
"Refugee policy sparks table-thumping", Dennis Atkins, Courier Mail
Malaysian Solution tested in High Court case, Kirsty Needham SMH
Lib MP: "The mining industry is being pussy-whipped by Julia Gillard", Andrew Probyn, West Australian
Citi analysis: Even a $50/tonne carbon price wouldn't hurt coal industry, Matt Chambers, Australian
Goodwill erodes as Greens, indies seriously annoyed over carbon ad campaign, Lenore Taylor SMH
Rudd chatter, Swan-Hutchins dust up...classic mid-term blues, Phillip Coorey SMH
Rudd, Gillard: The pictures tell the story, Simon Benson et al, Telegraph
Yep, the body language speaks volumes, Simon Benson & Steve Lewis, Herald Sun
"Rudd reflects on life & Labor..." Matthew Condon, Courier Mail
Rudd voice doppelganger announces trains for Qld Rail, Robyn Ironside, Courier Mail
Labor caught between a rock & a hard place on reform, Michelle Grattan, Age
Qld ALP conference snubs Rudd but, desperate, he may speak from floor, Michael McKenna, Australian
"Rudd not invited to speak at ALP conference in his electorate", Anna Caldwell, Courier Mail
NSW Left wants something in exchange for US-style primaries experiment, Sean Nicholls SMH
"Most journalists are quite insane and as for politicians..." Richard Ackland SMH
Bishop: Rudd & Emo should've taken charge of live cattle trade issue, Richard Willingham, Age
Ludwig: No live cattle exports until tracking system is in place, Phillip Coorey SMH
Ludwig: This is the self-regulated cattle industry's fault, Shane Wright, West Australian
RSPCA admits it didn't show govt cruel slaughter videos, Simon Benson, Herald Sun
"Livestock furore exposes our moral hypocrisy over asylum seekers, Jeff Neilson SMH
Govt to be hit by anti-plain cig packaging ad campaign, Clare Kermond, Age
"Even smokers have a wheezy laugh at tobacco campaign", David Penberthy, The Punch
Michael Kirby writes to Gonski about state schools, Dan Harrison SMH
Julie & Barnaby's most excellent wedding jaunt to India with Gina Rineheart, Katharine Murphy, Age
Nick Sherry sticks out elbows for more cruise liner parking in Sydney Harbour, Jacob Saulwick SMH
"Ships cruisin' for a port bruisin' in Sydney Harbour", Henry Budd, Telegraph
Defence buys off the shelf US choppers, not drawing board Euro ones, Brendan Nicholson, Australian
Australia has more mobile phones than people, Harold Mitchell, Age
Where jobs are growing & declining in resource boom Australia, David Uren, Australian
Asian-born Australians now outstrip European-born Australians, Tim Colebatch, Age
"Fear grips investors as rumblings of doom infect global markets", Adele Ferguson, Age
Greece shakes markets as streets become riot zones, Jared Lynch, Age
Possibility of mass general strikes in Greece, Helena Smith, Age
Hackers take out CIA website for a couple of hours, Ellen Nakashima SMH
News Intl CEO Rebekah Brooks voicemail hacked by News-employed private detective, Age
"NBN chief admits disclosure error", Clancy Yeates, Age
Lib senator meows at Conroy during heated NBN exchange, Bonny Symons-Brown, Age
Quigley: My hands are clean, Anthony Klan, Australian
"Join the NBN or you'll be digging deep", Geoff Chambers, Telegraph
It's finally over for Simon Overland, John Silvester, Age
"Victoria has lost...an extremely honest cop", Jeff Kennett, Herald Sun
"Overland cops it sweet", Cameron Stewart, Australian
"Their phones were tapped, their emails leaked..." - the cops, not the crooks, Kate McClymont SMH
Vic crime stats really do need an overhaul, John Ferguson, Australian
CEOs sleep rough to raise money for homeless, Teresa Ooi, Australian
Lib backbencher calls for national anti-suicide campaign, Erik Jensen & Alexandra Smith SMH
Abu Bakar Bashir sentenced to 15 years for inciting terrorism, Tom Allard, Age
The challenges facing new al-Qa'ida boss Ayman al-Zawahiri, Leah Farrall, Australian
"Bangladesh can be a secular beacon for the Muslim world", Tanveer Ahmed SMH
Adam Chang's JM Coetzee portrait wins Archibald People's Choice vote, Victoria Bruce, AAP/Advertiser
Tali Lennox (Annie's daughter) named Scotland's Model of the Year, Alyssa McDonald SMH
RN revamp to head off audience expiration, Tim Dick SMH
"Slaves to the dumbocracy, and getting dumber", Nigel Bowen, The Punch
Angry Boys has tanked, Karl Quinn, Age

Canberra weather: 14, partly cloudy, BoM

International:
Indon slaughtermen say there are no rules, Jakarta Post
SEC is running waaay behind schedule on derivatives reform, Louise Story NYT
Historians & lists: made for each other, Gal Beckerman, Boston Globe
And what about quantitative literary studies? Richard Beck, Boston Globe
What's the cost difference producing 2D/HD v 3D? Peter Hamilton, DocumentaryTelevision.com
"'Green curtains' surge in face of power shortage", Bloomberg/Japan Times

THURSDAY

"Rudd plotting return: insiders", Chris Johnson, Canberra Times
Faction leaders claim to be relaxed about PM's poll ratings, Phillip Coorey SMH
John Faulkner not so relaxed about ALP's future, Michelle Grattan, Age
Faulkner's edited speech from yesterday, John Faulkner, The Drum/ABC Online
Careful what you wish for, John, Arthur Sinodinos, Australian
Labor will trial US-style primaries & Clover Moore is at risk, Simon Benson, Daily Telegraph
Gay couples pay to win a seat at PM's table, Tony Wright, Age
House Howlers provided last night's fun, Tony Wright, Age
MidWinter Ball not quite as momentous as last year, Michael Harvey & Steve Lewis, Herald Sun
But Bob Brown takes the ball far too seriously, Malcolm Farr, The Punch
Gillard needs a carbon policy to rebuild her reputation, Dennis Atkins, Courier-Mail
Price is the wrong way to measure carbon action, Ross Garnaut, Age
Trillion-dollar pension funds lobby for a carbon tax, Lenore Taylor SMH
Electricity tsar lashes Garnaut, Dennis Shanahan, Australian
"Garnaut is partisan", Greg Sheridan, Australian
"Regions, steel to be handed tax relief", Sid Maher, Australian
Did anyone even notice the Q&A climate prank? Michael Hopkin, West Australian
UNHCR needs more convincing on Malaysian refugee swap, Tom Allard & KIrsty Needham, Age
Cancelled meeting fuels Reith conspiracy claims, Phillip Coorey SMH
Reith for President wins Wyatt Roy's vote, Age
Lib MP: Labor's Craig Thomson not fit to serve, Katharine Murphy, Age
"Swan wins Senate vote for tax credit scheme", Siobhain Ryan, Australian
Conroy's office embroiled in privacy row, Jason Dowling, Age
"Telstra deal to speed up NBN rollout", AFR
Health Minister went to the footy with tobacco company, Mark Metherell & AAP/Age
RBA says we are rich, despite retail complaints, David Uren & Rosanne Barrett, Australian
Mining boom has been worth the pain, Michael Stutchbury, Australian
Cotton farmers hit paydirt, Mark Schliebs, Australian
"The new Australian dream: own an apartment", Ben Hurley AFR
Defence rejected respect for women plan, Sean Parnell, Australian
Domestic flight security crackdown will require photo ID: seems obvious, Richard Baker & Nick McKenzie
WA still clouded by volcanic ash, stranding thousands, Geoffey Thomas, West Australian
Ludwig warns cattle trade not to risk its "social licence", Phillip Coorey SMH
NT Parliament unanimously wants cattle exports resumed, David Nason, Australian
We should listen to Bob Katter, Judith Brett, Age
Senate will lose the X-factor on July 1, Catherine Hockley, Advertiser
Tas Budget will axe 2300 public service jobs, Matthew Denholm, Australian
One way to sell a budget: you can kick out the kids, says Qld Treasurer, Steven Wardill, Courier-Mail
Two judicial officers plead their case to NSW Parliament, Alexandra Smith SMH
One magistrate refinanced her home for legal advice, Alexandra Smith SMH
Magistrate may succeed, but she should not, Chris Merritt, Australian
"New MP spotlights suicide prevention", Sean Nicholls SMH
Hunter region on flood alert, Leesha McKenny & Jarrod Lipscombe SMH
Another bookseller on the ropes, this time Angus & Robertson, Ben Butler, Age
Fairfax is not selling The Age, James Chessell & Damon Kitney, Australian
Gorillas in our midst, Elizabeth Farrelly SMH
Alleged murder at acting PNG PM's home, AFP/AP
Origin gets interesting, really interesting, Phil Gould SMH

Canberra weather: 15, partly cloudy, BoM

International:
Greek PM to form new government, BBC Online
Thaksin's live as a fugitive: a private plane helps, Nirmal Ghosh, Straits Times
Could we be entering a Little Ice Age? Check the sunspots, Thomas H. Maugh II, LA Times
Indonesia could be the world's geothermal superpower, Stuart Biggs, Bloomberg
Lust for a Lutyens? Here's one that'll do nicely, Caroline McGhie, Telegraph

WEDNESDAY

Newspoll: Coalition leads 2PP 55-45%, Dennis Shanahan, Australian
"Labor has got the worst of both worlds", Paul Kelly, Australian
The mood has turned against PM&C's Moran, David Uren & Matthew Franklin, Australian
Abbott's in striking distance of Gillard as preferred PM, Dennis Shanahan, Australian
"Gillard's problem is still Gillard", Janet Albrechtsen, Australian
"Cringing (60 Minutes) scene hinted at the real tragedy behind Gillard's fall", Andrew Bolt, Herald Sun
"Author's reasons sought in tea leaves", Brendan Nicholson, Australian
"Rudd & Swan - once best buddies but now deadly enemies..." Dennis Atkins, Courier Mail
Gillard to caucus: Stop squabbling! Phillip Coorey SMH
PM to caucus: Drink a concrete milkshake & harden up, Simon Benson, Telegraph
"PM struggles with backbench dissent", Matthew Franklin, Australian
Labor's fuzzy mission problem, Shaun Carney, Age
Gillard to BOF: You're being so WorkChoices on PS pay, Telegraph
Bob Brown rides in the pointy end of PM's plane, Simon Benson & Gemma Jones, Telegraph
"Greens see red over Danby dictator jibe", Dan Oakes, Age
Dalai Lama "turns Gillard into a man", Andrew Tillett, West Australian
"The death of the Labor Party has been greatly exaggerated", Sam Dastyari, Australian
Gillard on Nauru: Thanks but no thanks, Joe Kelly & Lanai Vasek, Australian
Greens flag attempt to amend Migration Act, Kirsty Needham & Katharine Murphy, Age
Animal activists stunned by Labor backdown on live cattle exports, Richard Willingham, Age
"ALP backs away from live (cattle) trade export ban", Phillip Coorey & Kelly Burke SMH
Meat & Livestock Australia needs to be abolished, Geoff Russell, The Punch
WA cattle exporters losing $1m a day, Shane Wright et al, West Australian
Abbott won't give up his paid parental leave scheme, Phillip Coorey SMH
Peter Reith's bounceback, Michelle Grattan, Age
Dame Elisabeth Murdoch backs carbon pricing! Michael Gordon, Age
Seven big Australians back carbon price action, Phillip Hudson, Herald Sun
Gillard: Some jobs may go but coal industry overall will grow, Tom Arup, Age
Labor needs to argue the moral case for carbon tax harder, Kerry O'Brien, Age
The bits Canberra left out of its glossy carbon tax doc, Graham Lloyd, Australian
Jennie George: Exempt steel until competitor countries get carbon tax, Sid Maher, Australian
BOF: Dump costly domestic solar subsidies, Annabel Hepworth & Imre Salusinszky, Australian
Rumbling over wind farms continues, Graham Lloyd, Australian
Murray-Darling: Vic govt folds, SA govt drops High Court water challenge, Josh Gordon, Age
Mortgage stress is up (with map), Peter Martin SMH
Mortgage delinquency rate is lowest in Victoria, Peter Martin, Age
"Borrowers & banks in binge-buying hangover", Elizabeth Knight SMH
Booksellers mystified by Sherry's doomed comment, Jen Rosenberg & Clancy Yeates SMH
Actually the booksellers are angry about Sherry's comment, Megan Levy, Age
Woolworths' two big challenges for govt, Terry McCrann, Herald Sun
Retailer Colorado sacks 1,000, Ben Butler SMH
Melbourne "sleeping woman rape trial sparks fury", Carly Crawford, Herald Sun
ADF justice system is broken. The brass ought to fix it, not cover it up. Peter Criss & Garry Bates SMH
ADF to diggers: Accept women on frontline or get out, Samantha Healy & Ian McPhedran, Telegraph
Silence perpetuates sexual harassment, says star of Cairo 678, Adam Fulton SMH
"Much of what happens at universities is of a political nature", Brendan Sheehan, Australian
"Renovation of grants tips (funding) tables", Jill Rowbotham, Australian
New VC wants to bring "the Warwick gene" to Murdoch, Bernard Lane, Australian
My area liked the ERA journal rankings, Erica Smith, Australian
"When it comes to disability reform, cut out the middle men", Vern Hughes SMH
Roxon wrote to cig companies in 2007 seeking donations, Matt Johnston, Herald Sun
"Kronic drug challenge", Ellie Turner, NT News
In which I defend my mental health initiatives, Patrick McGorry & Alison Yung, Australian
"Hanson witness admits to faking voting email", Leo Shanahan, Australian
Yes, key piece of Hanson evidence was a hoax, Alexandra Smith SMH
Sydney man on 60 counts of forging aviation security passes, Dylan Welch SMH
Kangaroo route is 60 times more affordable than 64 years ago, AAP/Age
BOF Govt funds a City Poet for Sydney, Imre Salusinszky, Australian
Great cities inspire us to greater heights, Ross Gittins SMH
Fairfax picks up Linnell, Tim Dick SMH

Canberra weather: 14, chance of a shower, BoM

International:
What's with these guys - two now - masquerading as lesbian bloggers? Esther Addley & Ben Quinn, Guardian
Eating steak with David Mamet at the Knickerbocker Bar & Grill, John Gapper FT
100 Most Creative People in Business 2011, Fast Company
Art historian vouches for fake Max Ernst sold for $7m, Sven Robel & Michael Sontheimer, Der Spiegel
"Do athletes play better at night?" Erik Malinowski, Wired
"Yao may retire this summer if ankle doesn't heal", China Daily

TUESDAY

Oakeshott: My deal is with Gillard, not Labor, Matthew Franklin, Australian
"Abbott cannot dodge his own leadership test", Katharine Murphy, Age
"Narcissism is on the rise", Tory Shepherd, The Punch
Is the Light on the Hill going out? Ian Munro, Age
Labor's future: The Quiz, Toby Halligan & Matt Kenneally, The Punch
Don't hold your breath waiting for a republic, David Penberthy, Telegraph
Beware the Midwinter Ball! Phillip Hudson, Herald Sun
First Bloke to launch male health "toolboxes" today, Mark Metherell SMH
Mathieson's a bigger liability to PM than Rudd & that's saying something, Sarrah Le Marquand, Telegraph
PM now has a bigger personal staff than Rudd or Howard, Anna Caldwell, Herald Sun
Labor's Left is sticking its elbows out, Peter Hartcher SMH
Abbott's under pressure to dump paid parental leave scheme, Phillip Coorey SMH
Lindsay Fox lent Tony a plane to get him to Nauru... Phillip Coorey SMH
Then he rode the island's 24km circumference on a bike, Gemma Jones, Telegraph
"Nauru just needs a paint job: Abbott", Mark Kenny, Advertiser
Nauru offers to sign UN convention, Kirsty Needham SMH
Senator Cameron wants caucus input into the Malaysian Solution, Matthew Franklin, Australian
Then there's the Pontville (Tas) Solution, Andrew Darby SMH
Why we shouldn't offshore asylum seekers, Sarah Hanson-Young SMH
Tony, Malaysia & Nauru, Michael Gordon, Age
"Tricked boys languish in adult prison", Lindsay Murdoch SMH
Garnaut: Treasury's terms of trade forecasts too optimistic in long run, Michael Stutchbury, Australian
China's "river of debt may burst its banks", John Garnaut SMH
Twiggy puts govt on notice of constitutional challenge to mining tax, Barry Fitzgerald SMH
Weirdly, Twiggy links mining tax & NBN, Peter Klinger & Shane Wright, West Australian
On the DLP's incoming blacksmith senator & his vote, Niki Savva, Australian
ACA-commissioned modelling: Carbon tax to cost 4,000 coal mining jobs... Sid Maher, Australian
And could close some coal mines, AAP/Herald Sun
Carbon tax will put prices up a bit, Steve Lewis, Telegraph
PC report: "Least stupid approach is still stupid", Terry McCrann, Herald Sun
Carbon. Chillax! Gerard Henderson SMH
"Carbon price exposes costly global options", Shane Wright, West Australian
NAPLAN is an ideology working its way through the education system, Joanne Orlando SMH
More awful ADF cases revealed on 4 Corners, Brendan Nicholson, Australian
"Horrific new claims of sex abuse in defence force", Deborah Snow, Age
"ADF personnel tell of abuse & injustice", ABC Online
Meat industry org, govt, in standoff over release of compo money, Kelly Burke & Tom Arup SMH
Katter: Why didn't Ludwig go to Indonesia? AAP/Telegraph
"Cattle trade may restart 'in weeks'", Tom Allard & Darren Gray, Age
Beef prices are down a bit, Milanda Rout, Australian
Beef: "Fiasco shows industry in dire need of reform", Ian Verrender SMH
"Sheep farmers fear live export probe", Nick Butterly et al, West Australian
The new farming, Sarah Robins, Age
Wal-Mart gender bias class action could cost it billions, Simon Mann SMH
Dying Frank Walker goes into bat for mentally ill magistrates, Alexandra Smith SMH
Eminent visiting psychiatrist slams McGorry psychosis interventions, Sue Dunlevy, Australian
Transplant lobby say govt isn't doing enough to match world rates, Mark Metherell SMH
Gillard is handling the Dalai Lama's visit just right, Peter Hartcher SMH
"The US is sick of its allies", Jim Molan, Australian
New pics suggest Congressman Weiner really was obsessed with his, Felicia Sonmez WashPost/SMH
Hugh Hefner industrialised pornography (& it made him pathetic in the sack), Gail Dines SMH
Aussie designers win Tony Award for Priscilla wardrobe, Patrick Healy SMH
Qantas: It'll take a week before things are back to normal, Clay Lucas, Age
We won't sacrifice safety, Alan Joyce, Telegraph

Canberra weather: 13, possible shower, BoM

International:
RI Ag Deputy-Minister: Australian live cattle export ban will end in a few weeks, Jakarta Post
New docs reveals viciousness of Brown & Ball's anti-Blair campaign, Robert Winnett & Holly Watt, Telegraph
The early disarray in the handling of the Fukushima crisis, Norimitsu Onishi & Martin Fackler NYT
Luxe brands target China's female entrepreneurs, Laurie Burkitt WSJ
What did Abe Lincoln's voice sound like? Megan Gambino, Smithsonian.com
The history of the robot, Kathleen Richardson, Times Higher Ed

FRIDAY

Windsor: A carbon price is the way to go, Lenore Taylor SMH
Productivity Commission: Carbon tax the cheapest way to cut emissions, Michael Harvey, Herald Sun
PC: Good policy beats a good heart & deep pockets, Graham Lloyd, Australian
The PC analysis is compelling, Lenore Taylor SMH
"Gillard can claim to be on right track", Graham Lloyd, Australian
Dalai Lama: Get cracking on cutting emissions, Peter Hartcher SMH
The personal & the collective are connected, but let's not conflate them, Justine McGill SMH
Reps economics committee wants electric cars taxed, Stephen Ottley, Age
Carbon compo may extend to families with more than $150k income, Simon Benson, Telegraph
"Climate policy a burning issue", Henry Ergas, Australian
Muckaty nuclear waste dump protester lunges at PM Gillard, Conor Byrne, NT News
Doc Faulkner diagnoses Labor ills in Neville Wran Lecture, Phillip Coorey SMH
Faulkner: "We have lost a generation of activists", Michelle Grattan, Age
Faulkner: Without action "we will risk losing a generation of voters as well" Andrew Clennell, Telegraph
"Faulkner delivers brutal assessment", Phillip Hudson, Herald Sun
Faulkner: "Anaemia...is draining the life from the ALP", Malcolm Farr, Courier Mail
Faulkner's "cry of alarm", Paul Kelly, Australian
Faulkner: Ya gotta have dissent! Malcolm Farr, The Punch
The Neville Wran Lecture, John Faulkner SMH
Albo bravely admits (aesthetic) shortcomings, AAP/Advertiser
Conroy touts policy beauty (winning Global Telecoms Business mag honour), Gemma Jones, Telegraph
Bowen stands by closed door policy for latest boat arrivals, Kirsty Needham & Tom Allard SMH
Tougher English test is about to influence migrant mix, John Masanauskas, Herald Sun
Hanson Upper House court case may be web of lies, Alexandra Smith SMH
Aborigines back constitutional change, Michael Gordon SMH
"Frugal is fashionable": We're boozing less & saving more, Karen Collier, Advertiser
What riles us in the Pissant Country? Cows. Blokes hugging each other. Sam de Brito SMH
There's culpability all round in Cowgate, Michelle Grattan, Age
Cattle industry wants inquiry into where grants, levy money went, Kelly Burke SMH
Gillard wants faster industry action & supply chain assurance, Phillip Coorey SMH
Cattleman: I'm angry too but also about to lose shirt, Malcolm Quekett & Angela Pownall, West Australian
"More concern for cows than people", Piers Akerman, Telegraph
Top 10, Ray Hadley, Telegraph
Leeton High criticised over gay-free Glee production, Neil Keene, Telegraph
Male gay bar in Collingwood wins right to exclude women, Padraic Murphy, Herald Sun
Expert: When teachers shut up, students start learning, Andrew Stevenson SMH
"Culture of campus sexual coercion exposed in survey", Adele Horin SMH
Andrew Ferguson defends union in claim brought by building contractor, Malcolm Brown SMH
"Andrew Ferguson Love Shack shocker", Vanda Carson & Katherine Danks, Telegraph
On Adelaide whines, David Penberthy, The Punch
New claim about Quigley & Alcatel funny business, Anthony Klan, Australian
ABC-TV's On Trial would've been a revelation to jurors, Richard Ackland SMH
Smith: A blitz could really break Taliban's morale, AAP/Herald Sun
"Strength helps women muscle into combat roles", Dan Oakes SMH
Is Gay Girl in Damascus a hoax? Christopher Torchia SMH
Canberra to de-recognise Gaddafi regime today, Dan Oakes, Age
War crimes officials say rape will be added to Gaddafi charge sheet, Bill Varner SMH
Pelosi & other Democrat seniors lean on Weiner to resign, Raymond Hernandez SMH
VS Naipaul's comments about women writers are ignorant & wrong, Peter Craven, Age
I'm a muso against the musos getting the Fitters Workshop, Charles Martin, charlesmartin.com.au
What the singers say about the Fitters Workshop (with interesting annotations by Anon.) BP Extra
Max Gillies: "You've got to be optimistic to go on living..." Karl Quinn, Age
"Most people are snobby about something", Annie Stevens SMH
Send match-fixers to the slammer, Malcolm Speed, The Punch
The big issue: Ham or bacon? John Birmingham, Age

Canberra weather: 12, partly cloudy, BoM

International:
On the live cattle trade controversy, Risti Permani, Jakarta Post
Erica Jong: Women & men should stop covering up for men like DSK, Andrea Sachs, Time
"Are we in the midst of a national nervous breakdown?" David Rothkopf, Foreign Policy
David Bowie "has worn his dilettantism proudly", Wesley Stace TLS
"Newcomers make their mark in Venice", Gareth Harris & Charlotte Burns, Art Newspaper
Tripping over poetry in Paris, Stephen Burt LRB

THURSDAY

"PM's man (Terry Moran) backs rich states on tax", Laura Tingle AFR
Australia cuts a special deal for refugees sent to Malaysia, Simon Benson, Daily Telegraph
Australia will pay for a new holding centre, Paul Maley & Rowan Callick, Australian
Manus Island is increasingly not an option, Rowan Callick, Australian
Nauru is the Coalition destination du jour, Susan Metcalfe, Age
Peter Reith's post-election review suggests - gasp - change, Phillip Coorey SMH
Now Reith wants to be Lib's federal president, Michelle Grattan, Age
Abbott "unperturbed" by a Reith regime, Imre Salusinszky & Christian Kerr, Australian
Indonesia threatens legal action over cattle ban, Tom Allard & Richard Willingham, Age
Jakarta may actually relax its rules to replace beef, Peter Alford & Matthew Franklin, Australian
Cattle farmers want compo & they might get it, Phillip Coorey & Tom Allard SMH
One big exporter, Paul Holmes a Court, accepts ban, Andrew Main, Australian
So how was the animal welfare levy actually spent? Kelly Burke SMH
We need to understand our customers better, Tim Lindsey, Australian
Cows are a mess of Joe Ludwig's making, Michelle Grattan, Age
Ludwig's cattle prattle, Tony Wright, Age
Ag Minister does not get herd mentality, Matthew Franklin & Lauren Wilson, Australian
"Gillard is an incompetent PM in foreign policy", Greg Sheridan, Australian
Ban puts animals ahead of hungry poor people, Alan Oxley, Age
Loss of business could "ruin WA families", Jayne Richard & Shane Wright, West Australian
Emotions should not drive prudent policy, Miranda Devine, Herald Sun
PM talks up constitutional change for indigenous Australia, Michael Gordon, Age
Rio Tinto deal is a crowning achievement for the Yolngu, Sturt Glacken, Australian
PM continues NT tour today, Sarah Elks, Australian
New indigenous representative body meets, six years after ATSIC, Lateline/ABC Online
PM's new hot water service is pricey but not solar, Matt Johnston & Phillip Hudson, Herald Sun
Don't rely on business to fight a carbon tax, Shaun Carney, Age
"Australia will not pretend to decarbonise its economy", Gary Johns, Australian
"Green marine rhetoric not backed by science", Paul Murray, West Australian
Cigarette reforms break regulations, Dan Harrison, Age
The A$'s confusing dynamics, Terry McCrann, Herald Sun
NBN has hundreds of customers & a whopping salary bill, Gemma Jones, Daily Telegraph
Let's lift the lid on lobbyists, Simon Banks, The Punch
Pauline Hanson's star witness may not even exist, Amy Hale, Daily Telegraph
Sacked police chief secretly visited cop watchdog, Nick McKenzie & Richard Baker, Age
Today's SA budget is back in the red, Michael Owen, Australian
Former SA minister turns up at Parly for 8 minutes to keep his seat, Daniel Wills & Sarah Martin, Advertiser
"First female Dean of Adelaide quits", David Jean, Advertiser
NSW students can't even expect safe heating for another winter, Anna Patty SMH
WA has an abortion rate of almost 1 in 4 pregnancies, Cathy O'Leary, West Australian
Happy Birthday Tom Uren, father of sewerage, Anthony Albanese, The Punch
If the UK can let kids be kids, so can we, Melinda Tankard Reist, The Drum/ABC Online
Alan Jones makes censorship look good, Elizabeth Farrelly SMH
Cloudstreet is a hit, Amanda Meade, Australian
John Olsen discovers intl art fairs & vice versa, Louise Schwartzkoff, Age
The consumer society is about to collapse: celebrate! Thomas Friedman SMH
Yet another twist in the Ricky Nixon story, AAP/Age

Canberra weather: 10, morning frost, partly cloudy, BoM

 

International:
Indonesia doesn't need our beef anyway, Esther Samboh, Jakarta Post
Gold is just another tulip bubble, Economist
Street art breeds tagging breeds graffiti: where does it stop? Zang Greiner, Art Newspaper
Just look what Debbie Reynolds collected over the years, Telegraph
Forecast: iCloudy, mostly sunny, Blake Eskin, New Yorker

WEDNESDAY

"One thing I despise about public life in Australia today is..." Ross Gittins SMH
Carbon tax: the sky will not fall in, Wayne Swan, Telegraph
Swan: We're not acting alone on carbon, Sid Maher, Australian
Wayne's got some carbon ammo & he's firing it, Sid Maher, Australian
Swan: Carbon tax won't affect jobs growth, Lenore Taylor SMH
Carbon tax: It's time for govt to tell us where jobs will be gained & lost, Lenore Taylor SMH
Abbott shouldn't look to business to help him fight carbon tax, Shaun Carney, Age
Domestic solar PV is waaay more expensive than other renewable options, Graham Lloyd, Australian
88% don't tick the "fly carbon free" option when booking flights, Janet Albrechtsen, Australian
Clinton & Bloomberg form 2 person committee to save the world, Stephen Minas, The Punch
Gender pay struggle hits the streets today, Ben Schneiders, Age
Gender-based low pay the biggest barrier to getting & keeping services staff, Ben Schneiders, Age
Tearful hotel housekeepers rally outside courtroom where DSK case heard, Maria Alvarez, Age
How about some sexual harrassment at Clayton Utz? Louise Hall, SMH
Bullying at work is rife, Kelly Burke SMH
In which I stoutly defend Tony against Bob Hawke's bullying, Kevin Donnelly, The Punch
Roxon gets agreement on National Health Performance Authority, Julia Medew, Age
What happened when I went to the doctor recently, Andi Mastrosavas, The Punch
Universities' base funding review is a big moment in higher ed policy, Bernard Lane, Australian
The ARC doesn't fund the best science. It funds the smallest science. John Crawford, Australian
Field Marshal Carr & the Battle of the Journal Ranking System, Joseph Gora, Australian
ERA 2012 should be interesting too, Jill Rowbotham, Australian
Flawed but transparent rankings scheme replace by an opaque one, Julie Hare, Australian
Ban on live cattle exports to Indonesia is a people power victory, Michelle Grattan, Age
"Students put in cages like battery hens", Xavier Duff, Mercury
Australian retailers face their worse year in a generation, Peter Martin & Ben Butler, Age
"Retail of woe last seen in 1991", Jeff Whalley, Herald Sun
Economic reality slaps hawkish RBA in the face, Michael Stutchbury, Australian
"Alarm bells at RBA", Saul Eslake, Age
"Falling stocks post investor dilemma", AFR
"US stocks fall on recovery pessimism", Bloomberg/Age
Access: Better times are around the corner, John McCarthy, Courier Mail
Hack attack puts security of banks, ATO, Defence in doubt, Ben Grubb SMH
The NSW ALP & property matters, Anthony Klan & Imre Salusinszky, Australian
Latest 300 arrivals to escape Malaysian Solution, Paul Maley & Leo Shanahan, Australian
Abbott is off to Nauru, Katharine Murphy & Michelle Grattan, Age
Why would the Pacific Solution be any better second time round? Caz Coleman, Australian
"Kick the refugee" still pols' favourite game, Jill Singer, Herald Sun
"Australia becomes the most desperate kid in the playground", Ross Cameron SMH
Alice visit: Gillard says next policy phase will be more consultative, Milanda Rout, Australian
Gillard gives Alice Ngalkin a hug - and some ancestral lands, Michael Gordon, Age
Y9 Indigenous literacy levels fell last year, Joe Kelly, Australian
Indigenous mother loses three children to suicide, Angela Pownall, West Australian
NBN chair: Telstra deal should be done in "about a week"... John Durie, Australian
But details won't be revealed until mid-July, Lucy Battersby, Age
NBN chair backs Quigley over Alcatel scandal, Richard Gluyas, Australian
"US bull wants help in the China shop", Paul Kelly, Australian
Houston: We've got Taliban on the back foot, Nick Butterly & Andrew Probyn, West Australian
Afghanistan: Gillard urges Australians to hang tough, Andrew Probyn & Nick Butterly, West Australian
"Afghanistan: We honour the fallen by staying the course", Ian McPhedran, The Punch
Letter shows that as early as 1919, Hitler wanted to wipe out Jews, Jack Ewing, Age
News Ltd to roll out WSJ-style "freemium" model for local titles from October, Tim Dick, Age
Move over Hollywood, here comes Chinawood! Sacha Molitorisz SMH
Design of our very own high speed train is Holden Monaro-inspired, Ellen Wescott-Dawson, Age
With each new machine we're getting stupider, Damon Young, Age
Roxon move to quadruple price of goon, Peter Martin, Age

Canberra weather: 8, partly cloudy, BoM

International:
Berlin, "Capital of Kunst?" Ulrike Knofel, Der Spiegel
Scientific proof: Resisting temptation has a psychic cost, Jamie Holmes, New Republic
The trouble with psychiatry, Marcia Angell NYRB
Ken Burns cruelly misled my students on the Civil War, James A Lundberg, Slate
9m Chinese students sit world's largest standardised exam, China Daily
AN Wilson's Dante in Love, Philip Hensher, Spectator

TUESDAY

Swan: Carbon tax will slice just a tiny sliver off GDP, Michelle Grattan & Tom Arup, Age
Swan: Aussies to be $8k richer by 2020 even with carbon tax, Shane Wright, West Australian
Crossbenchers are peeved Swan told journos that, not them, Lenore Taylor SMH
Swan: No "old-world, high-polluting technological backwater" for me, Phillip Hudson, Herald Sun
UN climate chief: "We are getting into very risky territory", Guardian/SMH
"Clarity, conviction & purpose. It's worth trying." Niki Savva, Australian
"Carbon price may take the heat off", Michael Stutchbury, Australian
On Tony Abbott's Direct Pap Plan on climate change, Amanda Rishworth, The Punch
Blanchett buys property in climate change-challenged Vanuatu, Joe Hildebrand, Telegraph
BOF yields to upper house reality & caves on solar rebate change, Andrew Clennell, Telegraph
"Solar panel scammers set up new company", Mark Solomons & Tuck Thompson, Courier Mail
Faction convenors urge caucus to lock in behind Gillard, Matthew Franklin, Australian
Abetz to propose joint coalition-Labor "put Greens last" plan, James Massola, Australian
Helen Kroger may whip cat-calling Bushby into line, Michelle Grattan, Age
Sayonara, Steve Fielding. Hallo, smithie! Phillip Hudson, Herald Sun
Galaxy Poll: 66% oppose Malaysian Solution, Simon Benson, Telegraph
Melissa Parke sticks boot into Abbott over asylum seekers, PhillipCoorey & Tom Allard SMH
"Abbott's unapologetic negativity is working", Gerard Henderson SMH
Wilkie: Labor's lost its moral compass, James Massola & Lanai Vasek, Australian
Bowen: "Everyone has got their own moral compass", Michelle Grattan & Tom Allard, Age
"Factions fight over refugees", Matthew Franklin, Australian
Abbott: Labor MPs are complaining to me about Malaysian Solution, AAP/Advertiser
How Gillard can solve the asylum seeker policy mess in 3 easy steps, Joe Hildebrand, The Punch
Asylum seekers: some relevant numbers, Greg Sheridan, Australian
I heard a grown man cry on talkback radio this week, Tory Shepherd, The Punch
Visiting rapper: "They hate Niggas out here..." Stuart McLean, Telegraph
Big Australia: It's back, John Masanauskas, Herald Sun
Beef industry has known about Indon abuses since 2000, Richard Willingham & Tom Allard, Age
Angry Labor backbenchers want nothing short of a total ban, Phillip Coorey & Tom Allard SMH
What Wirri would like to tell the prime minister in Alice Springs today... Michael Gordon, Age
And what David Winjinana would like to tell Gillard too, Milanda Rout, Australian
Katter's new party isn't showing much mojo... AAP/Age
And Katter himself shows up for parl votes barely half the time, Anna Caldwell, Courier Mail
Ex-NSW planning minister Tony Kelly quits 2 months into 8 year term, Sean Nicholls SMH
ICAC Kelly probe creates spot for Steve Whan's return, Andrew Clennell & Kate Sikora, Telegraph
Miners put IR fighting fund together, Ewin Hannan, Australian
RBA needs to get a grip - on itself, Tim Colebatch, Age
Bandt wants "too big to fail" levy on banks, Eric Johnston, Age
How optimists do it, Tony Featherstone, Age
Why do Aussies take their good ideas to Palo Alto? Eric Knight, Age
Conroy doesn't skimp on his anti-FOI legal fees, Gemma Jones, Telegraph
New definitions of violence in family law changes, Susie O'Brien, Herald Sun
Kids' safety should be put above parental rights - the reforms are right, Susie O'Brien, Herald Sun
What I think the focus of school reform should be, John Hattie, Australian
What business told the Gonski school funding review, Dan Harrison, Age
Draft national arts curriculum bagged as too generic, Anna Patty SMH
Gyngell, McClelland: Terrorism hasn't gone away, Dylan Welch, Age
Same story but nice pic of Allan with this one, Dylan Welch SMH
Even Rudd fell for this load of horse Deng, John Garnaut, Age
Memo to China: People have moved on from bread & now want dignity, Thomas Friedman, Age
The Defence "X Files"...are out there, Linton Besser SMH
Maybe our soccer World Cup bid tactics were all wrong, David Penberthy, The Punch
What might be in Apple's new iCloud service, Adam Turner SMH
The neuroscience link in violent behavior, Greg Barns, Mercury
Vicious E. coli mutation: Organic German sprouts dunnit, your Honor, Abby D'arcy Hughes SMH
A melanoma breakthrough (albeit an expensive one), NYT/SMH
Too much coffee can make you hallucinate, Aaron Cook SMH
Plain packaging law likely to end up in High Court, George Williams SMH
Roxon: It was a mistake taking that tobacco-tennis junket, AAP/Telegraph
You can buy Ellen & Portia's Beverly Hills pad for $60m (pics here), Telegraph
My life as a Sydney snob, David Nichols SMH

Canberra weather: 11, sunny morning, possible shower, BoM

International:
Will Rudd rise again? Matt Siegel NYT
I'm a Nobel Prize-winner but not good enough for the Fed, say Republicans, Peter A Diamond NYT
Cameron backs report tacking sexualisation of children, Polly Curtis, Guardian
"Disaster volunteers find plenty to do in Fukushima", Minoru Matsutani, Japan Times
Batavia - down but not out, Joe Cochrane WSJ
Top 12 case studies, Peter Hamilton, DocumentaryTelevision.com

MONDAY

UNHCR approval puts Malaysian solution back on track, Phillip Coorey SMH
Power to protect, or reject, children will lie with Chris Bowen, Paul Maley & Lauren Wilson, Australian
Bowen tied up in knots on children on boats, Michelle Grattan, Age
Orphans adrift in Malaysia: Read this & weep, Sian Powell, Australian
How did Gillard & Bowen get into this mess? Greg Sheridan, Australian
"It is immoral to mistreat people to achieve another objective", Julian Burnside, Australian
"Refugees set to sue for compo", Nick Tabakoff, Daily Telegraph
Nearly a year after Rudd's ousting, it's all same old same old, Phillip Coorey SMH
Gillard may be feeling a bit Groundhog Day, Glenn Milne, Australian
Catcalls drowned out real news about an economy with claws, Malcolm Farr, The Punch
RBA decision tomorrow is on a knife-edge, David Uren, Australian
The definition of recession is meaningless, Ross Gittins, Age
Thousands rally for a carbon price, though not necessarily a carbon tax, Adam Morton & Peter Martin, Age
Sydney crowd included a certain actress, Alexandra Smith SMH
Galaxy poll: 58% oppose a carbon tax, Phillip Hudson, Herald Sun
Next protests will come from states, Annabel Hepworth & Imre Salusinzky, Australian
MPs may snub climate sceptic Czech President next month, Christian Kerr, Australian
Cattle export ban isn't working, so a full ban may yet be imposed, Tom Allard & Richard Willingham SMH
Bob Katter kicks off his own party & what a party it will be, Dylan Welch, Age
Independent MP Rob Messenger is at the front of Katter's queue, Patrick Lion, Courier-Mail
"Katter a greater threat to Newman than Bligh", Patrick Lion, Courier-Mail
Katter's appeal is local, not national, Sean Parnell, Australian
Springborg predicts Katter will be first to quit his own party, Steven Wardill & Sophie Elsworth, Courier-Mail
Greens senator barred from Christmas Island, Richard Willingham, Age
Howard's battlers now rule western Sydney, Anna Patty SMH
Amanda Vanstone is not a Wayne Swan fan, Amanda Vanstone, Age
"Unis should trade in morals, not profits", Yuko Narushima SMH
Tax Pack has not brought power to the people, Peter Martin, Age
Murray-Darling Basin missing millions of litres of water, Ben Cubby, Age
Less disability pension recipients attempt work, Sue Dunlevy, Australian
WA Minister: Govts have failed Aboriginals, Steve Pennells & Natasha Boddy, West Australian
Rudd is a lone voice on Syria, Daniel Flitton, Age
Labor MP Craig Thomson drops Fairfax defamation claim, Geesche Jacobsen, Age
NSW can expect "four years of class war", Paul Sheehan SMH
BoF is showing true grit, Andrew Clennell, Daily Telegraph
Joe Tripodi blocks attempts to end branch stacking, Anna Patty SMH
Vic Police Minister feels left out of row over sacked top cop, John Ferguson & Elizabeth Colman, Australian
Politicians drove top cop to police union for help, Keith Moor & Grant McArthur, Herald Sun
Victoria: The phone-tapping state, Pia Akerman & Stuart Rintoul, Australian
"We need more accountability for phone taps", Terry O'Gorman, Australian
Ted Baillieu's swear jar won't work, Keith Dunstan, Age
Vic's Bill of Rights should be repealed, James Allan, Herald Sun
Media diary, Caroline Overington, Australian
Chinese telco hires Alexander Downer, John Brumby, Michael Sainsbury, Australian
Has J.K. Rowling bought a Tassie bolthole? Neil Keene, Herald Sun
Eddie McGuire stands up for his player, but did he overreact? Richard Hinds SMH
Nadal beats Federer for 6th French Open, AFP/SMH

Canberra weather: 13, morning shower or two, BoM

Best of the Weekend:
It's easier to speak out for cows than for children, Samantha Maiden, Herald Sun
Carbon confusion can start to work in Government's favor, Dennis Atkins, Courier-Mail
How do we recover from the biggest, weirdest boom? Terry McCrann, Herald Sun
Women bear the brunt of cyber-bile, Christine Jackman, Australian
AFL can't put the gambling genie back into the bottle, Bruce Guthrie, Age
Newspapers, stop whingeing that Conroy dares to challenge you, Markus Mannheim, Canberra Times
Paula Wriedt's new life, Hannah Martin, Mercury

International:
Fiji not welcome at the Rugby World Cup, Dominion Post
How al Shabaab is recruiting young Kenyans, NTV/Sunday Nation
Melbourne girl turned geisha kicked out of the geishahood, Julian Ryall, Telegraph
BBC decides that (allusion to) a very rude word is funny, Chris Hastings & Steve Farrell, Daily Mail
Lauren Jackson plays "the weirdest game of my life", Jayda Evans, Seattle Times

FRIDAY

Silver Bodgie & the Ranga had a good day yesterday, Matthew Franklin & Sid Maher, Australian
Old Silver provided some nice context on the mining/carbon tax front, Dennis Atkins, Courier Mail
"Gillard drops Abbott in a pile of poodle doo", Jacqueline Maley SMH
"The notorious 'meow incident'...has nine lives", Mark Kenny & Catherine Hockley, Advertiser
Labor knows Tony has woman trouble & is going to exploit it, Michelle Grattan, Age
"How a 19th century leader sets a tone of sexism", Kate Ellis, The Punch
Animal House: If it's good for the goose, it's good for the gander, Dennis Shanahan, Australian
Animal insults consume parliament two days running, Gemma Jones, Telegraph
It's ugly, brutal & sexist, Jacqueline Maley SMH
A "gritty & ragged parliamentary sitting", Dennis Shanahan, Australian
BOF backed a price on carbon, in writing, in 2008, Simon Benson, Telegraph
ACF slams Windsor's Murray-Darling water plan, Catherine Hockley, Advertiser
"I can't believe I almost voted for The Greens", Cameron England, The Punch
"Thank god you're here, Professor Garnaut" (ironic voice), Henry Ergas, Australian
Official: Australia is about to enter a boom lasting decades, Peter Martin SMH
Tending to high share ownership, our wealth fluctuates more than most, Geoffrey Newman, Australian
(Possibly soon to be unemployed) banker criticises negative gearing, Eric Johnston SMH
10,000 real estate agents have left the industry over past year, AFR
McClelland commissions cyber security white paper, Dylan Welch & Dan Oakes SMH
"China denies mass hacking of Gmail accounts", John Garnaut & Sanghee Liu SMH
Blackberries cook your head faster than iPhones, Jen Rosenberg SMH
Unaccompanied children will be among those sent to Malaysia, Leo Shanahan & Lanai Vasek, Australian
Bowen: It's to deter people putting their kids on boats alone to Australia, AAP/Herald Sun
"Malaysia takes hard line on asylum seeker rights", Katharine Murphy & Michael Gordon, Age
Pacific Solution wasn't perfect but it worked & is better than Malaysia, Sev Ozdowski, Australian
Big Rio deal with Pilbara Aboriginals to be announced today, Paul Cleary, Australian
Pilbara trad owners to get $2bn over 40 years, Michael Gordon, Age
Rio deal brings hope for future... Flip Prior, West Australian
Despite being a small slice of a huge cake, Peter Klinger, West Australian
"The day land rights justice came to Pigeon Hill", Lindsay Murdoch SMH
Arbib backs 10 year mandatory sentences for match-fixing, Phillip Coorey SMH
States are about to derail fed health reforms again, Sue Dunlevy, Australian
"National health plan faces collapse", Mark Kenny, Advertiser
Japanese chain blames Aussie beef for E Coli outbreak, AFP/Herald Sun
Agribusiness is cruel - it's not just Indon abattoirs, Brian Sherman & Annemarie Jonson, Australian
Caucus push for full ban on live cattle trade, Richard Willingham, Age
What about the mass death at Mataranka Station of 800 cattle & horses? David Wood, NT News
"Indonesian laws already provide for humane slaughter", Arjuna Dibley, Age
Withdrawing from Indonesia will end efforts to improve slaughter practices, Helen Parker, The Punch
"Cattle export industry is too valuable to ban", Michael R James SMH
Greer: "If you love your bluebells, kill your dog", AAP/Australian
Over past century, children have lost an hour of sleep nightly, Verity Edwards, Australian
"Cameron shows how to do austerity", Michael Gerson, Australian
Why shouldn't Hicks, Habib et al make some money writing memoirs? Richard Ackland SMH
Two-thirds of Australians think the War on Terror will never end, Dan Oakes, Age
"Former Mossad head advocates Saudi peace plan", Jason Koutsoukis SMH
Chavez-loving Chomsky another "interesting" Sydney Peace Prize choice, Stephen Matchett, Australian
Why the silence on Sri Lanka? Cynthia Banham SMH
Chile to investigate whether Pinochet had Pable Neruda murdered, Rory Carroll SMH
Sydneysiders' love-hate relationship with its public art, Stephen Lacey SMH
CEO Sleepout matched by Students on the Street, Kim Arlington SMH
Australia - golden, but the locals don't geddit, Economist
AFL: We're getting rushed by League & Union switcheroos, Jake Niall SMH
Q&A polarises the audience, Clem Bastow SMH

Canberra weather: 17, morning fog, BoM

International:
"China to increase energy imports", Lan Lan, China Daily
"Protests crushed in Moscow, St Pete", Reuters/Moscow Times
Russia bans European food imports, Alan Cowell & William Neuman NYT
Merkel, where's your mojo? Klaus Brinkbaumer, Der Spiegel
Controversy over Sulman Prize decision by flip of a coin, Elizabeth Fortescue, Art Newspaper
The birth of the "super-super-preferred" producer, Peter Hamilton, DocumentaryTelevision.com

THURSDAY

Two unnamed "senior" Labor MPs dump on PM to Coalition mates, Simon Benson, Daily Telegraph
Australia's economy in biggest slump in 20 years as mining has the hiccups, Peter Martin SMH
Don't worry, it's all down to disasters, Tim Colebatch, Age
Treasurer: "We're expecting the economy to bounce back again", 7.30 Report/ABC Online
It's bouncing back already, David Uren, Australian
Don't criticise mining, be grateful for it, Michael Stutchbury, Australian
Ken Henry to be PM's "special adviser", Don Russell is back too, Michelle Grattan, Age
L-G David Hurley is the next chief of Defence, Dan Oakes, Age
Hurley learnt some lessons in Somalia, Brendan Nicholson, Australian
"Our troops must leave Afghanistan", Greg Sheridan, Australian
Australia must question who we are training in Afghanistan, Rafael Epstein & Dan Oakes, Age
Security demands controls on our digital future too, Kevin Rudd & Guido Westerwelle, Australian
Employers claim Fair Work Australia has triggered "industrial carnage", Ben Schneiders, Age
"Unions can strike first, talk later", Ewin Hannan, Australian
PM: Carbon plan will prove itself sensible from day one, Phillip Coorey SMH
Carbon likely to start around $20 a tonne, Sid Maher, Australian
Carbon tax could bring a $1 billion bonus to surplus, George Megalogenis, Australian
Electricity industry still wants a better deal, Lenore Taylor SMH
Abbott is betting public won't be wooed with compo, Arthur Sinodinos, Australian
More cat references from Abbott here, Tony Abbott, Daily Telegraph
David Bushby struggles to explain his meows, Michelle Grattan, Age
Bushby reopens the Coalition to sexism claims, Jacqueline Maley SMH
Now Bushby is back in obscurity, Dennis Atkins, Courier-Mail
Calling MPs childish is an insult to children, Phillip Hudson, Herald Sun
South Australia is outraged, Catherine Hockley, Advertiser
So why was it OK to call Pyne a poodle? Caroline Overington, Australian
Since when do the Libs beat the rich? Since Cate, David McKnight, Age
Cate can talk, but the public want detail on carbon tax, David Penberthy, Herald Sun
Yes, details please, Steven Scott, Courier-Mail
Cate's campaign has wider implications for public debate, Andrew Norton, Australian
Cattle is still being loaded for sale to Indonesia, Richard Willingham, Age
Indonesia has already outlawed such appalling treatment, Peter Alford, Australian
The producer of those cows: it's not my fault, Jayne Rickard, West Australian
Mistreatment of animals is not halal, Jayne Rickard, West Australian
Small towns worry about live export ban, Darren Gray, Age
Labor Left bellowed for cows this week, Katharine Murphy, Age
RSPCA made complaints two years ago with no effect, Kelly Burke, Age
Malaysian refugee swap could start next week, Paul Maley, Australian
Inside Malaysia's harsh regime of caning, Geoff Chambers, Daily Telegraph
Clubs are not taking the pokie ban deal seriously at all, Andrew Clennell, Daily Telegraph
Warren Entsch happy to give Kevin Rudd his pair, eventually, Tony Wright, Age
NBN hopes to have 1 million households hooked by next election..., Clancy Yeates, Age
Without ripping up front lawns: that won't win votes, Annabel Hepworth & Tracy Lee, Australian
Larissa Behrendt has Education Minister's backing despite tweets, AAP/The Age
Behrendt earning good money for her part-time role, Milanda Rout, Australian
BoF's whip can't stop mentioning the war, Alexandra Smith SMH
NAPLAN tests have shown their worth (not wurth), Miranda Devine, Daily Telegraph
Noam Chomsky's Sydney Peace Prize sparks a war of words, John Huxley SMH
SA MP Steph Key wants to decriminalise prostitution, Greg Kelton, Advertiser
In defence of sex workers, Steph Key, The Punch
Spigelman: no room for sharia law in Australia, Chris Merritt, Australian
Victoria to issue on-the-spot fines for swearing, Michael Stuchbery, Age
ACT axes solar rebate, Noel Towell, Canberra Times
Go inside the courtroom with ABC's On Trial tonight, Malcolm Knox SMH
"Twiggy" Forrest quit as CEO of Fortescue Minerals, Andrew Burrell, Australian
Will anyone defend the cane toad? Unlikely, Elizabeth Farrelly SMH
Maccas really wants to crack the coffee market, Aaron Langmaid, Herald Sun
Clutter can kill, Christopher Bantick, Australian
Watch out for App shock, Louise Burke, West Australian

Canberra weather: 16, morning drizzle, BoM

International:
German power companies have a real challenge: no more nuclear, Spiegel Online International
The hacker who dobbed in a Wiki-leaker, Declan McCullogh, C-Net News
Fugitive ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra hasn't given up ambition, Veera Prateepchaikul, Bangkok Post
Why are male & female comedies now mutually exclusive? Hadley Freeman, Guardian
Pimp my gondola at the Venice Biennale, Jori Finkel, LA Times

WEDNESDAY

Garnaut: Business are dunces, Lenore Taylor SMH
Garnaut: Give families more compo & business less, Mark Kenny, Advertiser
"Two tax cuts tipped to ease carbon price pain", Andrew Tillett & Shane Wright, West Australian
Garnaut: "I do not accept that Australia is a pissant country", Tom Arup, Age
"Garnaut's cry from the heart for honesty", Tim Colebatch, Age
Latest Garnaut report repudiates everything Tony's on about, Paul Kelly, Australian
Garnaut paints Abbott into a corner, Andrew Probyn, West Australian
Garnaut's "kitchen-table surprise" for Tony Abbott, George Megalogenis, Australian
It's now about wealth redistribution, not the environment, Peter van Onselen, Australian
$80k to be the carbon tax pain barrier, Simon Benson, Telegraph
"Carbon fantasy a $30bn-a-year reality", Terry McCrann, Herald Sun
Kyoto is dead & buried, Graham Lloyd, Australian
Garnaut Report Update 2011, Ross Garnaut
Outrage & disgust at Indon abattoir slaughter practices, Kelly Burke SMH
The live cattle trade should be banned. Just do it. Michelle Grattan, Age
It's a long time since 20 MPs stood up in caucus on an issue, Dennis Atkins, Courier Mail
The live animal export trade is morally indefensible, Nick Xenophon, The Punch
Anger boils over Indon cattle cruelty, Alison Rehn & Samantha Townsend, Telegraph
"Indonesian cleric joins attack on cattle slaughter", Peter Alford & James Massola, Australian
Exporters want trade to continue, without cruelty, Jayne Rickard & Georgia Loney, West Australian
Maybe Mark Zuckerberg's right - just eat what we ourselves kill, Louise Burke, West Australian
Outsourcing slaughter, Siobhain O'Sullivan, The Conversation
Abbott backs down on plain packaging for cigs, Phillip Coorey & Mark Metherell SMH
Bad behaviour sparks Speaker crisis, Simon Benson, Telegraph
"Oakeshott nearly brings down the house", Dennis Shanahan, Australian
"The members had scared themselves witless", Tony Wright, Age
How the Harry Jenkins hit nearly happened, Jacqueline Maley SMH
Keating: Reverse onus of proof on Native Title, David Nason, Australian
"Time to revisit native title laws", Paul Keating, Australian
And let's not forget Tim Fischer's "bucket loads of extinguishment" evil, Paul Keating SMH
Jill Mustard wins $170k judgement against Woodside, Amanda Banks & Christiana Jones, West Australian
"Don't panic about a recession", Michael Stutchbury, Australian
Massive export fall snuffs out rate rise possibility (thank god), Peter Martin SMH
Plot thickens on RBA links with third world bribes, Nick McKenzie & Richard Baker, Age
Bankers have to rethink their business as mortgage growth falters, Eric Johnston SMH
"Conroy launches aggressive NBN sales pitch", Aaron Cook SMH
On the revised NBN tender, Tracy Lee & Annabel Hepworth, Australian
What the net has done to media is nothing next to how it will affect retail, Ross Gittins SMH
ACMA Reconnecting the Customer report out today, Jen Rosenberg SMH
WHO: Mobile phones can boost cancer risk, AFP/Telegraph
On free speech, Janet Albrechtsen, Australian
"Left only cares about its own free speech", Andrew Bolt, Herald Sun
International student numbers are plummetting, Sarah-Jane Collins, Age
Cheers from the academy as Carr drops dumb journal rankings, Jill Rowbotham, Australian
Academics gaming system sink ERA journal rankings, Joshua Gans, The Conversation
"Regional campuses reject Grattan Institute report", Jill Rowbotham, Australian
"Frustrating crawl to save the Murray", Sarah Hanson-Young SMH
"Is the Tasmanian forest agreement collapsing?" Fred Gale, The Conversation
What actually counts as a hospital bed? Debate rages. Sue Dunlevy, Australian
HRC wants feds to compensate double murderer held in "arbitrary detention", Kirsty Needham SMH
Malaysian Solution: The first pictures, Geoff Chambers, Telegraph
Afghan Army digger killer sows distrust, Dan Oakes SMH
Diggers, Afghan soldiers nervously eye each other now at remote bases, Dan Oakes, Age
The enemy within, Paul Kent, Telegraph
Rudd assassins should remember Caesar, Joe Hildebrand, The Punch
Lilyfield's The Feminist Bookshop changes owners, not name, Adele Horin SMH
Shaun Tan presented with Astrid Lindgren Award in Stockholm, NT News
AFL throws Port a life buoy, Ashley Porter, Age

Canberra weather: 16, partly cloudy, BoM

International:
Americans have fallen out of love with the idea of home ownership, David Streitfeld NYT
What exactly is going on in Scotland? Neal Ascherson LRB
"Politicians are not normal people. They are weird." Matthew Parris, Spectator
"The cumulative emergence of the cannibalist metaphor in western art", Karin Schulze, Der Spiegel
"Australia stops some cattle exports to Indonesia", AP/Jakarta Post
"Farming without chemicals - or radiation", Makiko Itoh, Japan Times

TUESDAY

Newspoll: Coalition leads 2PP 52-48%, Dennis Shanahan, Australian
Labor is closing on the coalition (though I seem to overlook that point), Dennis Shanahan, Australian
Things are getting very, very tense in Liberal-Land, Michelle Grattan, Age
Swan bags Hockey's "the buck doesn't stop with me" stance, Matthew Franklin & Ben Packham, Australian
"Cries of derision as Hockey lays blame for speech", Phillip Coorey SMH
Gratz & Abbott: the chat, Michelle Grattan, Age
Govt senses a shift in opinion on carbon debate, Dennis Atkins, Courier Mail
Blanchett: "I want to be able to look my children in the face", Phillip Coorey SMH
The filthy rich have rights too! They include freedom of speech. Malcolm Farr, The Punch
If Cate, Clover et al had small carbon footprints I'd listen, but they don't. Gerard Henderson SMH
Gillard: How I'm cutting my carbon footprint, Matt Johnston, Herald Sun
"Who knew Cate Blanchett was so wicked?" Tom Arup SMH
BOF attacks nice Michael Caton, Kate Sikora & Alison Rehn, Telegraph
You'd think they'd personally emitted methane in a confined space, David Penberthy, Telegraph
"Blanchett defends herself from Abbott attack", Andrew Probyn, West Australian
"Is there a concerned celebrity in the house?" Jacqueline Maley SMH
IEA chief econ: Restraining greenhouse gas idea now just a "nice Utopia", Tom Arup & Adam Morton SMH
Fat houses with big carbon footprints should be taxed more, John Masanauskas, Herald Sun
The debate is "hip pocket" still & that's good for Abbott, Lenore Taylor SMH
Wake up, peeps - we're a low tax nation, Gavin Mooney & Alex Wodak SMH
Farmers fear carbon tax, Mark Kenny, Advertiser
Garnaut to recommend carbon cop, Sid Maher, Australian
Garnaut to offer carbon compromise, Lenore Taylor & Tom Arup SMH
Hewson backs carbon tax, Matt Johnston, Herald Sun
"Smart meters may get the flick", Stephen McMahon, Herald Sun
"Germany abandons nuclear energy" (we love you, Angela), Deborah Cole SMH
"Have you ever met an Aboriginal person?" Paul Bird, The Punch
"Abbott out of puff on cigarette packaging", Paul Syvret, Courier Mail
Tomorrow's March Q nat accts likely to show negative growth, Peter Martin & Clancy Yeates SMH
There are different rules (literally) for IMF princes & plebs, Graham Bowley, Age
Deutsche Bank: NBN is good for Telstra, Lucy Battersby, Age
1 in 8 will be able to work at home thanks to NBN, Phillip Hudson, Telegraph
Digital plan will lift Australia from world's 18th to Top Five, Phillip Hudson, Herald Sun
US officer to criticise Defence White Paper's basis & suggest alternative, Deborah Snow SMH
Obama makes very interesting choice for Joint Chiefs of Staff chair, Greg Jaffe SMH
Defence admits & investigates security check rorts, Dan Oakes SMH
Coming very soon: The Solomon Islands solution, Rowan Callick & Paul Maley, Australian
Govt may face defeat in bid to head off detention inquiry, Kirsty Needham SMH
Wilkie thinks Malaysian Solution is an "abomination", Gemma Jones, Telegraph
"Foreign workers to guard asylum seekers" in Australia, Padraic Murphy, Herald Sun
Throwing mining boom money at the regions is a bad idea, Michael Stutchbury, Australian
They're pushing nice Bruce Scott out the door to fix up Barnaby, Niki Savva, Australian
Claims Michael Deegan is conflicted as Infra Australia boss, Andrew Clennell, Telegraph
Xenophon wants police action on online betting, Asher Moses SMH
FIFA sec-general believes Qatar bought World Cup, Age
Leaked electoral commission emails at heart of Hanson legal case, AAP/Australian
New funding model: "All students have to right to a quality education", Peter Garrett, Australian
"Universities called upon to battle slum landlords", Yuko Narushima SMH
Court forces Twitter to disclose tweeter identity, Nigel Green & Josh Halliday SMH
Backslapping Fairfax boys launch iPad app, Tim Dick SMH
Modern awards are reregulating the workplace, Judith Sloan, Australian
"Shocking slaughterhouse abuse sparks investigation", Kelly Burke SMH
Joe Ludwig orders inquiry into life cattle trade with Indonesia, AAP/Courier Mail
"Our bloody cattle exports", Geoff Russell, The Punch
India beats Australia at more than cricket, Matt Wade SMH
Australia is falling as a Chinese investment destination, John Garnaut SMH
Jonathan Franzen backs move to save Stead's Watsons Bay house, Kelsey Munro SMH
Vics MPs should perhaps think about saving Parl House, Reid Sexton, Age
Rock art is disappearing at an alarming rate, Paul Tacon, Age
Port Power is broke, Michelangelo Rucci, Advertiser
Geoffrey Rush loves Belvoir Street, Bryce Hallett SMH
Religion spreads AIDS, Michael Kirby, The Punch
Go Crumpler! Larissa Ham SMH

Canberra weather: 15, shower or two, BoM

International:
A generation of slackers? Actually, no, Catherine Rampell NYT
"Adele can change how music industry markets female acts", Alexandra Topping, Guardian
The genesis of The Bible on the History Channel, Peter Hamilton, DocumentaryTelevision.com
Lance, you didn't really take the drugs, did you? Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Republic
What the War on Terror has done to the British justice system, Colin Murphy, Le Monde Diplomatique
"Headless Torsos" & "uppity Faces": Cruising with Grindr, Matt Kapp, Vanity Fair

MONDAY

Abbott admits reading Entsch email but stopping it? "Not my job", Michelle Grattan, Age
Minchin to Libs: Don't fall for short-term populism, Mark Kenny, Advertiser
Hockey: Put personal ambitions aside (Mal), Phillip Coorey SMH
Hockey did not see email, did not know about it, Christian Kerr, Australian
Big Joe & little Joe (AKA Iggy) out for a Sunday walk, Alicia Wood SMH
Coalition is too nervy to say anything on IR, Phillip Coorey SMH
Equal pay is a battle that has not been won, Ged Kearney, The Punch
"PM orders carbon tax blitz", Sid Maher, Australian
PM warns Victoria could be under water without climate action, Phillip Hudson, Herald Sun
Gillard: "Just the top 1000 polluters will pay", Julia Gillard, Herald Sun
Aus Industry Group wants a $10 carbon tax start, Tom Arup SMH
"Blanchett silent as ad campaign draws heat", James Madden & Amos Aikman, Australian
Actors are allowed to speak on carbon tax, Peter Martin SMH
Actors' carbon campaign uses Battersea Power Station image circa 1983, Rosemarie Lentini, Daily Telegraph
Blanchett is a distraction we don't need, Adam Ferrier, Australian
Gillard needs to go with gas, Kenneth Davidson, Age
Labor Left puts gay marriage on conference agenda for December, Phillip Coorey SMH
Senate inquiry fails to protect secret witness from Defence zeal, Richard Baker, Age
Why aren't we getting fired up about dental health? Mike O'Connor, Courier-Mail
Tourism needs Chinese visitors to stay out of red, Melissa Davey SMH
Martin Ferguson says casino tourism is here to stay, Katharine Murphy, Age
Labor "heavy" Tara Moriarty asks Andrew Wilkie to change his pokie tune, Sid Maher, Australian
Playing politics with pokies misses the point, Adele Ferguson, Age
Medicare has spent $30 million on chiro & osteo, Amy Corderoy SMH
New Navy destroyers are riddled with potential faults, Cameron Stewart, Australian
Defence recruitment drive may, or may not, be working, Sean Parnell, Australian
Indonesian fraudster is frustrating Indon-Australian relations, Alana Buckley-Carr, West Australian
Phillip Ruddock is fighting off branch stackers, Christian Kerr, Australian
Vic Premier talks tough on fed budget at Liberal Council, Josh Gordon, Age
Ted Baillieu shows he won't be nice to Gillard anymore, John Ferguson, Australian
Vic Libs will go feral against "parasitic" Greens too, John Ferguson, Australian
WA Premier stands up for us all when he stands up to Canberra, James Allan, Australian
Christian Brothers college ditches ban & embraces technology, Jewel Topsfield, Age
Dick Smith has published a plea for population limitation, Dick Smith, Age
Fairfax launches new iPad apps tomorrow for SMH, Age, Tim Dick SMH
Crikey, Eric Beecher wants to break into property, Simon Canning, Australian
Copyright Agency will deliver windfall to print journos, Lara Sinclair, Australian
Media diary, Caroline Overington, Australian
Barangaroo architect does not understand the problem, Jonathan Chancellor SMH
How to make Mladic pay for his crimes, Geoffrey Robertson SMH

Canberra weather: 14, shower or two, BoM

Best from the Weekend:
"Split in Liberal ranks widens", Jessica Wright, Sun Herald
"Over long run, (power) bills about the same", Jacob Saulwick & Aaron Cook SMH
When journalists start pandering to the audience, we've lost it, Shaun Carney, Age
"Muslim women find a new goal with AFL", Peter Lalor, Australian
Mike Rann is doing fascinating things with the SA economy, Gareth Hutchens SMH
Angry Boys is boring, racist, tasteless crap & makes the ABC look bad, Bruce Guthrie, Sunday Age

International:
When Byron & his racy entourage were met by Shelley in Lake Geneva, Tony Perrottet NYT
"Not since William Wallace has Scottish independence been taken so seriously", Rob Waugh, NY Post
Is there an Indonesian Osama? Al Makin, Jakarta Post
"As nuke workers wait, tainted water climbs", Kazuaki Nagata, Japan Times
A beginner's guide to Russian insults, Michele A Berdy, Moscow Times
"Reading can also make you dumb", Christian Stocker, Der Spiegel

FRIDAY

Tony was shown Entsch email before it was sent, Ben Packham & Matthew Franklin, Australian
Unhappy families: Abbott & Minchin clash too, Phillip Coorey SMH
"Opposition tensions erupt", Michelle Grattan & Richard Willingham, Age
Abbott, Turnbull barely conceal simmering tensions, Mark Kenny, Courier Mail
"Abbott isn't boxing clever", Nick Champion, The Punch
"Finger-jabbing Malcolm finally cracks the whip", Jacqueline Maley, Age
Turnbull: I am not Robinson Crusoe, Phillip Hudson, Herald Sun
Turnbull's missed division has nothing on Mary Wooldridge's... Stephen McMahon, Herald Sun
Make Keating IMF chief: "He can make numbers sing" (scroll down past Bill Hunter), Telegraph
The coalition's 'baccy packaging position, brought to you by BAT, Dennis Atkins, Courier Mail
What's Tony smoking? Michelle Grattan, Age
"Abbott cherrypicks easy interviews", Bruce Hawker, Age
Does Packer know what he's bought with Bitar? David Penberthy, The Punch
"When Packer met Wilkie..." Katharine Murphy & Richard Willingham, Age
Andrew Wilkie, Mr Unpredictable, Joe Kelly, Australian
Bandt won't support watered down health rebate means test, Michelle Grattan, Age
Wong: We can't interfere with Future Fund investment decisions - even nuke ones, Dan Oakes, Age
Coal miners gear up for a big anti-carbon tax campaign, Lenore Taylor SMH
Does Labor face a repeat of the mining tax fiasco? Dennis Shanahan, Australian
Serbian war criminal Mladic finally arrested, Paola Totaro SMH
Salvo survey shows why many Australians are feeling the squeeze, Joe Hildebrand, Telegraph
ASIO has delegated asylum-seeker security checks to Immigration, Kirsty Needham SMH
AFP: Our advice to turn on electric fence at Christmas Is ignored, Alana Buckley-Carr, West Australian
9 had to reshoot an episode of AFP after Rudd dumping, Telegraph
Bob Brown complained to Mark Scott about ABC coverage, Joe Kelly, Australian
Hadley's Top 10, Ray Hadley, Telegraph
Newman sensitive to Bligh claims he's really Tasmanian, Steven Wardill, Courier Mail
Those tough Queenslanders? It's actually a state of blow-ins, Paul Syvret, Courier Mail
"20 reasons why it's great to live in Queensland", Trent Dalton, Courier Mail
Poor vision & lack of glasses means Aboriginal Australians can't read the fine print, Mark Metherell, Age
Meet today over Murray-Darling Basin's future, Catherine Hockley, Advertiser
"'Radical' approach changes basin plan", Lauren Wilson, Australian
M-DB plan at a glance, Advertiser
How much does the Murray need? Advertiser
Christian Porter's budget was designed to cook Swan's goose, Ben Harvey, West Australian
PacBrands CEO: It will take a "go-home-to-dinner culture" to break glass ceiling, AAP/Herald Sun
Family-unfriendly working hours kill women execs' chances, Kelly Burke SMH
Saudi Facebook call to bash women who drive cars in protest next month,  AFP/SMH
"Should women walk away from the word 'slut'?" Melinda Tankard Reist, The Punch
McClelland announces inquiry into AGS lawyer partnered with ex-crim, Daniel Emerson, West Australian
"Political climate will kill the Murray", Advertiser
Labor has failed to fix problems of fiscal federalism, Henry Ergas, Australian
"Bullying causes universal harm", Bill Shorten, Telegraph
Alan Joyce: Qantas' future is on the line, AAP/Courier Mail
"Law lags on issue of life or death", Jane Fynes-Clinton, Courier Mail
"Get tough laws erode functions of justice", Richard Ackland SMH
Foreign private company to run our army bases overseas, Simon Benson, Telegraph
"Netanyahu & the Middle East's epic battle", Kelly O'Dwyer, The Punch
Pom ex-ambo to Afghanistan criticises Petraeus strategy, Rafael Epstein, Age
Sarkozy Govt minister accused of sexual assault, Henry Samuel, Age
Swedish study: Long commutes makes divorce more likely, Daniel Bates & Julia Swallow, Advertiser
Danish Vegemite ban continues to sadden black goopy yeast lovers everywhere, AAP/West Australian
Militant Malvern women (71, 82 & 89 yo) dispatch armed robber, Jessica Craven, Herald Sun
"Nans turn table on gutless knifeman", Megan Levy, Age
Monash undergrad Amelia Fraser-McKelvie makes universal breakthrough, Sarah-Jane Collins, Age

Canberra weather: 15, early fog/frost, BoM

International:
"Switzerland decides on nuclear phase-out", James Kanter IHT
"The most successful executive in television" (it's frightening), Gabriel Sherman, New York Magazine
A new social contract for file-sharing, Volker Grassmuck
Dammit, Ashton Kutcher is a pretty smart VC investor, Jenna Wortham NYT
UBS is restructuring to evade Swiss regulatory pressure, David Enrich & Gina Chon WSJ
Hitler & his talking dogs, Telegraph

THURSDAY

Turnbull gang misses vote & breeds resentment within Coalition, Phillip Coorey SMH
Lack of MPs stops Parliament, Matt Johnston, Herald Sun
Keating & Costello both touted as possible IMF chiefs, Peter Hartcher & Phillip Coorey SMH
Govt should lobby for Paul, or Peter, but not Karl, Peter Hartcher SMH
We should worry about European debt, not just the IMF boss, Terry McCrann, Herald Sun
PM talks tough on gambling reforms, despite Karl Bitar, Michelle Grattan, Age
Gillard is not Bitar's main job anyway, Phillip Coorey SMH
Crown's casino chaplain - yes, he's real - defends his boss, Reid Sexton, Age
Senator Xenophon's proposed bill: Crown unlikely to applaud, David Jean, Advertiser
"Means test defeat would blast budget", Michelle Grattan, Age
But tobacco reforms will pass, just, Phillip Coorey SMH
Bligh warns PM of "radical Greens", Matthew Franklin, Australian
Greens might do deal for future carbon cuts, Sid Maher, Australian
"Gang of four to steer carbon price", Tom Arup, Age
Renewable energy costs are falling fast, Ben Cubby SMH
Future Fund has invested in a nuclear arms future, Dan Oakes, Age
Fund won't dump nuclear investments (except cluster bombs), Sean Parnell, Australian
Bob Brown goes nuclear against Martin Ferguson, Michelle Grattan, Age
It's cheaper to clean up your image than your act, Elizabeth Farrelly SMH
A radical new plan for the Murray-Darling Basin, Lauren Wilson, Australian
"Carbon tax is a free-trade risk", Peter Anderson, Australian
QT was all join the dots, color by numbers yesterday, Dennis Atkins, Courier-Mail
WA's intention to tax was on Wayne Swan's own website, Paul Murray, West Australian
Royalties row: he says, he says, he says, Peter van Onselen, Australian
WA Premier: not higher taxes, but reduced concessions, Nicolas Perpitch & Dennis Shanahan, Australian
UN chief worried about forcible return of asylum seekers, Kirsty Needham SMH
With good reason: Malaysia canes wrongdoers, Gemma Jones, Daily Telegraph
"No town like Alice", Russell Skelton, Age
Wet canteens don't work, Sara Hudson, Age
Old foes on the waterfront, Ewin Hannan, Australian
NZ won't let Australian pollies near its apples, Malcolm Farr, The Punch
ASIO boss: Osama dead but terrorism threat remains, Dylan Welch SMH
NBN won't really drive people back to the bush, Michael Stutchbury, Australian
Tele declares war on Conroy's office, Alison Rehn, Daily Telegraph
Where is John Howard's coach for the Queen? Phillip Hudson, Herald Sun
Australia's richest person is Gina Rinehart, Philip Wen SMH
Prof Fiona Stanley to retire, Cathy O'Leary, West Australian
Dubious crime stats could be a problem for Simon Overland, Hedley Thomas, Australian
Did Vic Police fudge figures, or can they just not do maths? Amelia Harris & Peter Mickelborough, Herald Sun
The thick blue line: police on strike action will at least be in action, Paul Sheehan SMH
Vic govt - no longer new - needs to make some plans, Josh Gordon, Age
"Questions over sperm donor's legal rights", Natasha Wallace SMH
Confessions of a (reformed) Facebook addict, Matt Smith, Age
My bedside reading: Leys on Orwell, Stephen Romei, Australian
Sydney has brains & beauty, Simon Longstaff SMH
State of Origin: Maroons 16 beat Blues 12, Andrew Webster, Daily Telegraph
Vale Terry Jenner, father of spin, Richard Earle, Advertiser

Canberra weather: 15, sunny, BoM

International:
Obama to Brits: West rules OK, BBC Online
Why can't the US break its fossil fuels habit? Scott Bittle & Jean Johnson, Public Agenda/National Geographic
Forensics to decide how Salvador Allende died, Jan-Henrik Forster & Jim Wyss, Miami Herald
Indonesian mothers are not convinced about breastfeeding, Dyna Rochmyaningsih, Jakarta Post
I refuse to be a show pony after the age of 60, Rosie Boycott, Telegraph

WEDNESDAY

In 8 months as Foreign Minister, Rudd does enough air miles to fly to moon, Steve Lewis, Courier Mail
Crowning career move: Bitar is Packer's pokies lobbyist, Michelle Grattan & Richard Willingham, Age
Xenophon, for one, thinks Bitar move is a bit rich, Phillip Coorey SMH
De Bruyn: Labor going for gay marriage would be "electoral suicide", David Rood & Josh Gordon, Age
Don't put another arrogant European in charge of the IMF, Peter Costello, Age
Gillard to caucus: I'm playing "the long game", Simon Benson & Alison Rehn, Telegraph
Abbott tells party room of "tectonic shift" in polls... Phillip Hudson, Herald Sun
But warns the coalition's currently good polling could evaporate, Phillip Coorey SMH
Swan knew about WA mining royalty rise, Katharine Murphy, Age
"Swan's veracity...is now a live political issue", Dennis Shanahan, Australian
Don Argus declines invitation to appear before Senate mining tax hearing, Andrew Burrell, Australian
Katter move "makes sense if you ignore the need for logic", Dennis Atkins, Courier Mail
How long does it take a politician to change a light bulb? Michael Harvey, Herald Sun
Stop picking on Chris Uhlmann - he's just doing his job, Janet Albrechtsen, Australian
Study shows many business like the high $A, AAP/West Australian
We've been ill served by our leaders on climate change policy, Ross Gittins SMH
"New Murray plan 'politics not science'", Catherine Hockley, Advertiser
Ferguson tells Greens, you can forget new coal mine ban, Matthew Franklin & Sid Maher, Australian
Climate Commission report "just more hot air", John Mikkelsen, The Punch
"Left, media pander to carbon scare", Andrew Bolt, Herald Sun
In which I shirtfront Tim Colebatch on climate change, Terry McCrann, Herald Sun
"Carbon tax lobbyists seek poor relief", Adam Morton & Tom Arup, Age
1-in-5 separated parents fear for their children's safety on visits, Patricia Karvelas, Australian
Dr Jim McMorrow's Waiting for Gonski, Andrew Stevenson & Anna Patty SMH
Protestors mass against toxic child beauty pageant planned in Melbourne, Carolyn Webb, Age
The "SlutWalk" action may make things worse, not better, Ruby Hamad, Age
Australians have lots of space but little time, Peter Martin SMH
Albo comprehensively denies blocking M4 motorway expansion, Simon Benson, Telegraph
BHP faces shale gas class actions in Arkansas, Leonie Wood, Age
40 Iraqi & Iranian detainees brawl over newly vacant bedroom, Alana Buckley-Carr, West Australian
Gillard on slain Afghanistan digger's death, Nick Leys, Herald Sun
"Tributes flow for Commando Sgt Brett Woods", Ian McPhedran & Gemma Jones, Telegraph
"The job isn't easy..." Angus Houston, Herald Sun
"We stood up for Hicks because Australia failed to when it mattered", Mary Kostakidis SMH
Australia left high & dry in regional sub race, Dan Oakes SMH
Umar Patek may be tried in Australia, Tom Allard, Age
Swan Valley couple celebrate 80th wedding anniversary, Joseph Catanzaro, West Australian
"AFL bosses unmoved by bet plunges", Bevan Eakins, West Australian
But AFL is trying hard on integrity. Really, truly. Jon Pierik & Patrick Bartley, Age
AFL is stupid sending a race-based team to play in Mozambique, Andrew Bolt, Telegraph
Fev gets first non-footy job since Maccas at 15, Fiona Byrne, Herald Sun
Bob Dylan admits to heroin addiction, suicidal ideation, in the early 1960s, AFP/Advertiser
Bill Hunter knew a good story. Pity most Aussie filmmakers don't. Helen Parker, The Punch
Happy 150th NGV! Michael Shmith, Age
STC's Blanchett-Upton gamble now a proven winner, Wendy Frew SMH
Ruby Rose: Lionel taught me how to box, Lana Murphy, Telegraph

Canberra weather: 14, partly cloudy, BoM

International:
Woman leading Saudi right-to-drive campaign on "disturbing public order" charge, Neil MacFarquhar IHT
Plus ca change, Roseanne Barr, New York Magazine
Not a single financial executive has gone to jail, and that's wrong, Roger Lowenstein, Bloomberg
"'Coming Out': Gay Teenagers, in Their Own Words", Sarah Kramer NYT
"What did Sundance greenlight at the 2011 Upfronts?" Peter Hamilton, DocumentaryTelevision.com
Paddy Chayefsky & Network, Dave Itzkoff NYT

TUESDAY

Combet unwittingly tells the truth in Question Time, Dennis Atkins, Courier-Mail
Malaysian asylum seeker deal may be all receive, no give, Lanai Vasek & Paul Maley, Australian
UN rights chief says refugee swap is illegal, Mark Dodd, Australian
Budget "hid" nearly $130 million for offshore processing centre, Kirsty Needham SMH
New data shows most asylum seekers are allowed to stay, eventually, Kirsty Needham, Age
Asylum seekers will be dragged off the plane in Malaysia, Alison Rehn, Daily Telegraph
Defence lapse exposes Australian soldiers to blood risk, Linton Besser, Age
Diggers' danger money will be cut, Ian McPhedran, Herald Sun
PM was not in a rush to read WikiLeaks briefings, Philip Dorling, Age
Steve Hutchins quits NSW Labor Right in disgust, Phillip Coorey SMH
Abbott's refusal to give up cigarettes could be bad for him, Phillip Coorey SMH
"Coalition at odds on climate change report", Michelle Grattan, Age
Everybody welcomes climate change report, but for different reasons, Michael Harvey, Herald Sun
Coalition hubris the final hurdle, Niki Savva, Australian
Coalition disunity is the perfect climate for Labor to strike, Matthew Franklin, Australian
"Greens' call for coalmine ban pits them against PM", Lauren Wilson & Matthew Franklin, Australian
Flannery: Australia can't save the Reef alone, Sid Maher & Lauren Wilson, Australian
"Bit players in a global drama", Graham Lloyd, Australian
Sea levels rising fastest on west coast, report claims, Andrew Tillett, West Australian
"Let consumers carry the can on carbon", Tim Colebatch, Age
PM claims boost to poor students at uni, Matthew Franklin, Australian
Regional spending is a waste & misses real boom towns, Lenore Taylor SMH
WA is particularly prone to boondoggles, Shane Wright & Georgia Loney, West Australian
Hills Hoist maker finds new growth industries: subsidies, Siobhain Ryan, Australian
Feds knew about mining tax rise last year: WA Premier, Dennis Shanahan, Australian
"We work too hard, say federal politicians", Matt Johnston & Grant McArthur, Herald Sun
Bob Katter is the last thing Tony Abbott needs, Peter van Onselen, Australian
Katter says everything & nothing at all, Tony Wright, Age
You'll never make it to the Lodge, Mal (says Gerard), Gerard Henderson SMH
Gillard & Abbott have something in common, Phillip Hudson, Herald Sun
Don't put another Frenchman in charge of the IMF, Michael Stutchbury, Australian
I'll say it: Peter Costello! Peter for IMF chief, Julie Bishop, Australian
Patrick claims strikes will close ports tomorrow, Kelly Burke SMH
Oh dear. Mobile phones get Patrick chief into trouble, Joe Hildebrand, Daily Telegraph
Mick Gooda: NT intervention has fostered "learned helplessness", Russell Skelton SMH
Poll says most Aboriginals want work, not welfare, Patricia Karvelas, Australian
NT could become a state, but do the NT of people want that? AAP/West Australian
History lurched yesterday, Peter Hartcher SMH
Quentin Bryce is cutting back at Govt House, Dan Harrison, Age
Tim Mathieson gets a bit of help being First Bloke, Joe Kelly, Australian
BOF fails his first transparency test, Matthew Moore SMH
Albanese denies killing off M4 mega-fix, Simon Benson, Daily Telegraph
WA budget forecasts for the dollar are unbelievable, Shane Wright, West Australian
James Packer punts on internet shoppers, Adele Ferguson SMH
Widow can use late husband's sperm in IVF, Louise Hall SMH
Donor organs are going to waste because hospitals can't cope, Kate Hagan, Age
Pay for a person at Jetstar, Steve Creedy, Australian
In defence of SlutWalk, Clem Bastow, Age
What about the right to wear modest clothing? Sarrah Le Marquand, Daily Telegraph
Dump the Christian classes for some real teaching in our schools, Susie O'Brien, Herald-Sun
Will Burley Griffin's vision for Canberra ever be realised? Kevin Andrews, The Punch
Sydney Writers' Festival crowd grants David Hicks a standing ovation, Ted Lapkin SMH
Don't put Hicks' head on a t-shirt, Malcom Farr, The Punch
Controversy wins at Cannes, Stephanie Bunbury SMH

Canberra weather: 14, shower or two, BoM

International:
Super-injuction collapses under weight of social media (& parly privilege), Patrick Wintour & Dan Sabbagh, Guardian
How the DSK arrest threatens the stability of the EU, Peter Coy, Bloomberg BusinessWeek
Bob Dylan was addicted to heroin at height of career, Andy Bloxham, Telegraph
Fewer women want political office in the US, Kate Linthicum, LA Times
Taiwan's $US330 million flower show was a flop, Liberty Times
Even the rubbish is wholesome in Sweden, Tomasz Walat, Polityka/Presseurop
Le petit Sarkozy will be un garçon, Daily Mail

MONDAY

"Will the next Australian PM please stand up?" Malcolm Farr, The Punch
Gillard's website is now uncannily like Obama's, Daniel Flitton, Age
"We are outsourcing our brains to the cloud", Bill Keller, Age
Obama to pay homage to his peat bog "Kearney" roots, Age
There's a Julia-BOF batphone, Andrew Clennell, Telegraph
It was a week of political stinkers, Phillip Coorey SMH
Once again, Katter is talking about founding a new party, Tony Koch & Rosanne Barrett, Australian
Katter thinks indies "failed to deliver & are doomed", Dennis Shanahan, Australian
Katter: "When we were tested, we failed." Tony Koch, Australian
Labor to target "parasitic" Greens, incl Bandt, John Ferguson, Australian
"Grizzling Greens want power without scrutiny", David Penberthy, The Punch
"Climate science audit slams sceptics", Michelle Grattan & Adam Morton, Age
Flannery: The issue isn't going to go away, Ben Cubby SMH
Steffen: Make carbon tax high enough to induce renewables investment, Sid Maher, Australian
Report predicts Sydney will be worst hit by rising sea levels, Ben Cubby SMH
Human habitation is its own bomb, Mike Sandiford SMH
Chillax: RBA in no hurry to lift rates, AAP/Age
Swan: IMF chief's job shouldn't be a European preserve, Gonzalo Vina, Age
Doing its job, ASIO knew Wiki was about to leak, Philip Dorling, Age
Qantas, from flying kangaroo to boxing kangaroo, Adele Ferguson, Age
Why haven't Albo & Tebbutt delivered more infrastructure to Sydney? Andrew Clennell, Telegraph
Macklin considers "wet canteens" for dry remote communities, Lindsay Murdoch & Russell Skelton, Age
There are signs of hope in Alice Springs, Russell Skelton SMH
"Medicare needs a shot in the arm", Tim Wilson, The Punch
Once over lightly isn't the way to do welfare reform, Ross Gittins, Age
"Employment may not work for everyone", The Punch
The case for taxpayer-funded choice in schooling, Amanda Vanstone, Age
Crean considers replacing dated Venice Biennale pavillion, Louise Schwartzkoff SMH
AFL wants cheating in sport punishable by jail, Melissa Jenkins, Age
Two Christmas Island guards assaulted on Friday, Lanai Vasek & Paige Taylor, Australian
DSK: But wait, there's more... Telegraph/AFP/Age
The Guardian loves Mark Scott, Mark Day, Australian
Media diary, Caroline Overington, Australian
Australia's top 250 media personalities' "Q" scores revealed, Stephen Brook & Amanda Meade, Australian
Tightarse Fairfax now even skimps on including The Guide, Errol Simper, Australian
Attention required on NBN's gatekeeper role, Malcolm Colless, Australian
Brave Saudi woman defies driving ban, AP/SMH
"Yemen gunmen encircle foreign diplomats", Age
"The war in Afghanistan is over - bar the fighting", Daniel Flitton, Age
"Commandos also the victims of war", Chris Masters, Telegraph
David Hicks sells a lot of books at SWF, Leesha McKenny & Peter Martin, Age
Hicks claims never to heard of al-Qaida until Gitmo, AAP/Advertiser
Rudd sketches 30 year plan for Australian business in China, Michael Sainsbury, Australian
"Moving business beyond Beijing", Kevin Rudd, Australian
We've made our own luck in China, Craig Emerson, Australian
Emerson refocuses Austrade on emerging & frontier markets, Glenda Korporaal, Australian
Chinese military hardliner stirs up revolutionary fervour, lauds violence, John Garnaut, Age
Black Republican radio talk-show host Herman Cain announces presidential run, Simon Mann SMH
New research suggests religion shrinks your brain, Leesha McKenny, Age
Grimsvoetn eruption closes Icelandic airspace, AFP/Age
World famous, world champion Darwin ice hockey club get Vegemite gig, David Wood, NT News
Sam wins at Roland Garros... Gillian Tan SMH
While Lleyton withdraws, Gillian Tan & Tom Wald SMH
Meanwhile at Canne, Terrence Malick's The Tree of Life wins Palme d'Or, AP/SMH
"Lawyers star in Azaria play", Sarah Crawford, NT News
Vale Bill Hunter - Porpoise Spit will never be the same, Karl Quinnn & Jim Schembri, Age
Bill Hunter, "charismatic wild man of cinema", Michael Bodey, Australian
Vale Bob Gould, Louise Schwartzkoff SMH

Canberra weather: 15, windy, shower or two, BoM

Best from the Weekend:
Politician bites journos, Michelle Grattan, Sun Herald
The Joe-Tony telephone dukeout, Jessica Wright, Sun Herald
"Dislike of Abbott cost Libs election", Mike Steketee, Australian
Labor is "friendless wherever you look", Dennis Atkins, Courier Mail
"France is in denial", Maureen Dowd NYT/SMH
"It's all like reading Bonfire of the Vanities: Part Deux", Emma-Kate Symons, Australian

International:
"Sexual affronts a known hotel hazard", Steven Greenhouse NYT
How French women are reacting to the DSK arrest, Lizzy Davies, Guardian
"This week in history: Napoleon is repelled from Acre", Michael Omer-Man, Jerusalem Post
"Violent jihad gaining ground on campus", Nani Afrida, Jakarta Post
The 10 most destructive human behaviours, LiveScience.com
Silicon Valley's "sudden wealth syndrome", Robert Frank WSJ

FRIDAY

Bob Brown: "The Murdoch media is doing a great disservice to this nation", Katharine Murphy, Age
Mitchell: First I've heard he has a problem, James Massola, Australian
Concerning Bob Brown, Dennis Shanahan, Australian
"Rupert's in control", Rocco SMH
I'm a voice expert & I can tell you, Julia's voice is hurting her image, Cate Madill, The Conversation
Male & female voters process Gillard's accent differently, Jennifer Peck, The Conversation
Barnett blows $2bn hold in Swan's budget with iron ore royalty rise... Andrew Burrell, Australian
So Swan smacks WA sharply on the nose, withholding all that money & more, Phillip Coorey SMH
WA Budget... Tony Barrass, Australian
Includes $600m injection for non-profit groups to deliver welfare services, Nicolas Perpitch, Australian
Finally, Labor gets a break - Turnbull has a breakout, Michelle Grattan, Age
Turnbull overtly waves rather than trails his leadership coat, Phillip Hudson, Herald Sun
Everyone knows Turnbull thinks Abbott's plan's a dog but why say it now? Phillip Hudson, Herald Sun
Lib whip gagged MPs from responding to Turnbull climate comments, Peter van Onselen, Australian
Abbott backs Turnbull, Malcolm Farr, Advertiser
Lib MPs: Turnbull will never lead again, Sid Maher & Jared Owens, Australian
"Abbott says Turnbull supports climate policy", Michelle Grattan, Age
Only Rudd & Wong drive hybrids. Please explain. Paul Pottinger, Telegraph
ANU is top Australian uni in world science education rankings, Jill Rowbotham, Australian
"Authority looks at cutting Murray Darling buybacks", Lauren Wilson, Australian
"Gillard faces community meeting in Adelaide", Sarah Malik, AAP/West Australian
Centrelink fines for mentally ill, homeless, double, Patricia Karvelas, Australian
Conroy set top box claim has been fine tuned, Milanda Rout, Australian
9's Gyngell: "Seven is doing a better job than us", James Chessell, Australian
Gyngell doesn't read newspapers: "You just get sh*t on your hands", James Chessell, Australian
Petitioners complain about ABC's alleged lurch to the Right, Caroline Overington, Australian
My top ten issues of the week, Ray Hadley, Telegraph
"Death rattle for The Age", Jeff Kennett, Herald Sun
"House values dip across nation", Jonathan Chancellor SMH
"We need to stop the cult of endless growth", Peter Martin, The Punch
NT judge calls on McClelland to cut people smuggler's sentence, Sarah Crawford, NT News
"Christmas Island tragedy left 'more dead than alive'", Christiana Jones, West Australian
"Labor to adopt bleak plan to stop the boats", Michael Gordon, Age
"Government is jumping the queue to beat the boats", Richard Ackland SMH
"Half-baked Malaysian scheme is no solution", Graham Thom, Australian
Nameless PNG official complains about Manus Island negotiation, Gemma Jones, Telegraph
People smuggler court cases are being farmed out around Australia, Adrian Lowe, Age
Worker claims that detention centres are out of control, Herald Sun
Cory Bernardi has another go at multiculturalism, Patricia Karvelas, Australian
Smoking out the tobacco companies' shonky lines on plain packaging, Jessica Irvine SMH
Young Nick Bracks' struggle with drink & depression, Susie O'Brien, Herald Sun
Most Canberra kids are in private schools, Dan Harrison SMH
State schools are using NAPLAN results to screen potential students, Jenny Dillon, Telegraph
Melbourne Grammar chaplain speaks out against classroom conversion, Jewel Topsfield, Age
Miners, utility workers lead the pay charge, Clancy Yeates, Age
"Fathers toil longer & feel guilty", Michelle Griffin, Age
In which I sample Qantas' new Sydney-Dallas route, Kay O'Sullivan, Age
Qantas pilots edge towards strike action, Ben Schneiders, Age
On Fair Work Australia's gender pay decision, Judith Sloan & Mark Wooden, Australian
Why dotcom valuations are Crackers Keenan again, Elizabeth Knight SMH
Tougher social media laws are urgently needed, Jessica Lake, Age
Tanner's Sideshow is worth a read, Ross McMullin, Age
Defence asset mgt database under fire, Dan Oakes, Age
Oops! Navy News prints story of sub adventures that never happened, Cameron Stewart, Australian
Queen acknowledges "sad & regrettable" mistakes in Ireland, Gordon Rayner, Age
Gusmao lashes out at UN, tells them to leave, Lindsay Murdoch, Age
Keep faith with the Arab spring, Kevin Rudd, Australian
Dark matter in the spotlight: Einstein right again! Deborah Smith SMH
Court win: Robert Hannaford gets his Black Chicks Talking portraits back, Louise Hall SMH
Scott Rush on his death row reprieve, Tom Allard, Age
Tiger is about to slip out of the world golf top ten rankings, Brent Read, Australian
Dodgy Dane Lars "I understand Hitler" von Trier shows his true colours, AFP/Australian
Cannes cans von Trier after Nazi sympathiser comments, Herald Sun
Strauss-Kahn bailed, AFP/Australian
"French media fell down on the job", Camilla Cavendish, Australian

Canberra weather: 18, partly cloudy, BoM

International:
Christine Lagarde firms as likely new IMF chief, Liz Alderman & Katrin Bennhold NYT
"The untold story of Barack Obama's mother", Ian Buruma NYRB
Vale Ian Curtis. Check out these classic Joy Division pics. Kevin Cummins NME
Ghost Hunters a big win for pitchers whose ideas get pinched, Peter Hamilton, DocumentaryTelevision.com
China's Got Talent judge Gao Xiaosong gets 6 month jail term, Leen Hannon & Yan Weijue, China Daily
Elevator programming now sorts & routes staff by design, Katherine Rosman WSJ

THURSDAY

Malaysia does not want Australia's most recent asylum seekers, Tom Allard, Age
No deal yet, says Malaysia, so don't make any plans, Phillip Coorey SMH
Pressure in Malaysia grows to scrap Australian deal, Steve Pennells, West Australian
No progress on PNG centre either, Rowan Callick, Australian
Asylum seeker allegedly making threats against centre staff, Paul Maley, Australian
"Labor adopting Howard's way", Scott Morrison, Australian
Ambassador to China attacks Rudd: "To speak Chinese is not to know China", John Garnaut, Age
Rudd does not do community cabinet meetings these days, Michael Owen, Australian
Defence Minister wants his own man in charge. Defence brass does not, Nick Butterly & Andrew Probyn, West Australian
PM's advisory panel wants race power out of Constitution, Patricia Karvelas, Australian
Schools are using NAPLAN results to reject kids, Bruce McDougall, Daily Telegraph
"National test results are being abused & misused", Maralyn Parker, Daily Telegraph
Students in ACT choose private over public, Emma Macdonald, Canberra Times
NBN launched in Tony Windsor's electorate: Pure coincidence, says Conroy, Clancy Yeates, Age
Broadband network has more staff than customers, Annabel Hepworth, Australian
Combet: Carbon price "will become poisoned chalice" if it fails now, Tom Arup & Phillip Coorey SMH
Malcolm Turnbull disdains current Coalition climate policy, Adam Morton, Age
Turnbull: advantage of Coalition policy is that it can be "terminated", ABC Lateline
Tax consumption, not just carbon, Arthur Sinodinos, Australian
Crean confirms petrol will be excluded from carbon tax, Michelle Grattan, Age
But Greens want diesel fuel rebate axed, Sid Maher, Australian
Greens Senator pursued for her personal climate change actions, Paul Tatnell, Herald Sun
Carbon tax resolution can't come fast enough for Labor, Steven Scott, Courier-Mail
"Julia's tax will be worse than herpes", Terry McCrann, Herald Sun
Carbon inquiries have cost $5 million so far, Sid Maher, Australian
Green offset schemes a high risk for fraud, Ben Packham, Australian
Joe Hockey's Budget reply: share the wealth, David Uren, Australian
Hockey stumbles over budget defence, Malcolm Farr, news.com.au
Moody's likely to downgrade our big four banks, Terry McCrann, Herald Sun
Don't panic! Our banks are still AA, Michael Stutchbury, Australian
ASIO to get much wider spying powers, Dylan Welch, Age
Indonesian prisons are a hotbed of terrorists in training, Greg Sheridan, Australian
Prison is no problem when planning a terror attack, Greg Sheridan, Australian
What does it mean for foreign aid to be "effective"? Jo Chandler, Age
Australian dollars & a bit of Aussie crawl might save thousands of kids, Dan Oakes, Age
Feds want more say in city planning, Stephen Lunn, Australian
Absolute, final last chance to fix Barangaroo, Elizabeth Farrelly SMH
Rules eased for indigenous companies on govt business, Patricia Karvelas, Australian
Daryl Melham wants greater political donor disclosure, Katharine Murphy, Age
Liberal Party should give up tobacco (company donations, that is), Katharine Murphy, Age
Arrest wasn't meant to be part of the Facebook story for journo, Ben Grubb SMH
We should be able to make fun of our politicians, Craig Reucassel SMH
Lib Senator Cory Bernardi "vindicated" on what he calls "soft sharia law", Miranda Devine, Herald Sun
WA budget is today, AFR
Big boost to social services is the leak before WA budget, Ben Harvey, West Australian
Vic Govt drops thanks to traditional Aboriginal owners, John Masunauskas, Herald Sun
SA Police Minister has Premier's support after assaults, Greg Kelton, Advertiser
NSW MP David Clarke is onto a nice little earner, Alexandra Smith SMH
Child sex abuse is eating society: NSW top cop, Saffron Howden SMH
BOF accused of "betrayal" by his own MP, Sean Nicholls SMH
IMF chief betrayed by his own behaviour, Paul Sheehan SMH
Andrew Bolt: Happy with his Ten debut, Andrew Murfett, Age
Ian Thorpe: Slimmer, still private, happy with his comeback, Michael Cowley SMH
Cockington Green is now an international hotspot, Jacqueline Williams, Canberra Times

Canberra weather: 18, partly cloudy, BoM

International:
Students at Indonesian universities are drawn to hardline Islamic groups, Nani Afrida, Jakarta Post
Why can't Singaporeans cast a postal ballot? Sharon Loh, Straits Times
Slowly, things are looking up in Iceland, Jake Halpern NYT
Philip Roth wins the Man Booker prize, Alison Flood, Guardian
"What not to ask a pregnant woman", Katharine Wroth, Salon.com

Editor, Michelle Gilchrist                                               Publisher, Chris Wallace

WEDNESDAY

Do we want needs-based or universal welfare system? This is serious. Ross Gittins SMH
NB Kate Ellis: Not all women are breeders, Virginia Haussegger SMH
D'oh! People like watching women's sport on television, Sandra Sully, The Punch
Porn is seriously stuffing up men & their relations with women - what is to be done? Gail Dines, Age
Women's pictures, contact details, traded on Facebook without them knowing, Kara Irving, Age
AFL players part of sleazy "The Brocial Network" site, Herald Sun
"Maid's trauma over IMF chief case", AFP/Telegraph
Strauss-Kahn's nickname in Paris is "chaud lapin" (hot rabbit), Jill Singer, Herald Sun
"This is not the tail of the charmer & a sexy French maid", Melinda Tankard Reist, The Punch
Sexus Politicus, Emma-Kate Symons, Australian
Some families are going to be net losers under a carbon tax... Michelle Grattan, Age
But it won't push petrol prices up, Lenore Taylor SMH
Carbon tax is the main game again. $20/tonne? $40? Govt, Greens disagree, Michelle Grattan, Age
That's a big gap, Alison Rehn, Telegraph
"Labor wedged on climate change", Paul Kelly, Australian
Combet flags a "steady increase" in carbon tax, Phillip Hudson & Michael Harvey, Herald Sun
Gillard ministers drive gas guzzlers, not hybrids - so much for carbon concern, Steve Lewis, Telegraph
Cameron announces UK to halve emissions from 1990 level by 2025, AP/Telegraph
"Replacing Rudd with Gillard was not a mistake", Andrew Bolt, Herald Sun
China's official new economic mantra: "Be happy." Keith Richburg SMH
"Boom-to-bust warning on China", David Uren, Australian
Martin Parkinson: I'm not for tightening, Peter Martin, Age
Abbott goes soft on anti-smoking measures, Phillip Coorey & Amy Corduroy SMH
My life as a walking pill jar, Malcolm Farr, The Punch
"Welcome to Colac, Mr Abbott", Age
Some interesting submissions to the multicultural inquiry, John Masanauskas, Herald Sun
A-G says no to sharia, Patricia Karvelas, Australian
Sharia law already operating in western Sydney... Gemma Jones, Telegraph
But let's not get hysterical about it, Tory Shepherd, The Punch
Stephen Hawking: "There is no heaven or afterlife", AAP/Herald Sun
Wilderness Society walks out of Tassie forest talks, Andrew Darby SMH
RBA notes world's central bankers like the $A, Malcolm Maiden SMH
Gillard Govt has bumped up the higher ed spend, Yuko Narushima SMH
It's all short-term thinking in higher ed policy though, Simon Marginson, Australian
Qld cops question Fairfax deputy-IT editor, Kelsey Munro, Age
"Organised crime has industrialised ID theft", Karl Quinn, Age
Most child killer dads do it to punish wives, not to protest custody rules, Adele Horin SMH
Laws on the naming of child victims needs revision, Geesche Jacobsen SMH
Jetstar pilots: New contracts put safety at risk, Kelly Burke SMH
The Queen ignores security fears & flies into Dublin, AFP/SMH
Malaysia solution will save lives, Chris Bowen, Australian
"Survivors to be mostly absent at inquest into asylum seeker deaths", Natalie O'Brien SMH
Most Victorians don't want more people living in their suburb, Tim Colebatch, Age
Defence cuts will nobble us, Ross Babbage, Australian
"Power shift as army reshuffle begins", Mark Dodd, Australian
Defence security pass dodge-ups investigated, Dan Oakes SMH
ANAO says funding for Defence bases has been both boosted & cut, Dan Oakes SMH
Rwandan president & journo duke it out on Twitter, AP/SMH
Maria Shriver left Governator after staff love child came to light, Mark Barabak & Victoria Kim SMH
You should've been at the 2011 Allan Martin Lecture - it was fab. Chris Wallace, BP Extra
AGNSW expansion unveiled, Adam Fulton SMH
Blogging & gobbing, Rick Gekoski SMH

Canberra weather: 17, partly cloudy, BoM

International:
Strauss-Kahn arrest: French journos admit they don't do their jobs properly, Elaine Sciolino NYT
Let's hope Strauss-Kahn doesn't take Europe's markets down with him, David Rothkopf, Foreign Policy
Quake nixed Fukushima's cooling system even before tsunami struck, Paul Marks, New Scientist
"It's a free market - even if the artist (Ai Wei Wei) isn't", Cristina Ruiz, Art Newspaper
One quarter of Mongolians now live in a shanty town north of Ulan Bator, Kit Gillet, Guardian
"From slaves to football stars", Alain Vicky, Le Monde Diplomatique

 

TUESDAY

"Underpaid female social workers win big pay rise", Kelly Burke & Sean Nicholls SMH
It's the most significant pay case in nearly 40 years, Ben Schneiders, Age
ASU: A "great & significant win", Nathan Mawby, Herald Sun
Deloittes to Ferguson: Carbon price has to be $40/tonne to work, Lenore Taylor SMH
Biz leaders tell Gillard over lunch: Chillax about return-to-surplus date... Michelle Grattan, Age
And that you don't need a carbon tax to fix climate change, Christian Kerr, Australian
Stokes adds warning about non-resource sector downturn, Scott Murdoch, Australian
"Elvis" Mathieson & the Lodge nuptials chatter, Jessica Johnston, Courier Mail
It's Julia's other relationship (with voters) that requires attention, Dennis Atkins, Courier Mail
Wilkie: Gillard Govt is "in a hole", Nick Leys & Michael Harvey, Herald Sun
"Abbott is just one step from power", Phillip Hudson, Herald Sun
Gillard switches to marketing mode, Matthew Franklin & Ben Packham, Australian
UN IPCC: Australia more vulnerable but better prepared to adapt to climate change, Tom Arup SMH
Latest La Nina is petering out, Aaron Cook SMH
Newspoll: Newman cuts Bligh back to pre-flood poll figures, Michael McKenna, Australian
I wish governments would get god out of the classroom, Sarrah Le Marquand, Telegraph
Islamic Council wants sharia law in Australia, Patricia Karvelas, Australian
Does middle class welfare exist in Australia? Gerard Henderson SMH
I'm satisfied & dissatisfied with the budget, Tim Colebatch, Age
The revenue boost in the budget figures is huge, Terry McCrann, Herald Sun
What wasn't in the budget, Sophie Mirabella, The Punch
Why cost of living pressures are rising even when inflation seems low, Peter Martin, Age
For pensioners, welfare recipients, inflation is double, Shane Wright & Rosemary Murphy, West Australian
Walt Secord & Adam Searle to join NSW upper house tomorrow, Imre Salusinszky, Australian
Searle wants to practice as a barrister at same time, Andrew Clennell, Telegraph
Quigley corrects an element of his Alcatel story, Anthony Klan, Australian
Alan Joyce: Unions are backing Qantas into a corner, Matt O'Sullivan SMH
Canny planning by CPSU could see rolling strikes across APS, Phillip Coorey SMH
Australian property market has run out of puff, Ian Verrender SMH
Boat arrivals test Gillard Govt's new tough boat policy... Michael Gordon, Age
But it could be 3 weeks before Malaysia signs deal, Nick Butterly & Andrew Probyn, West Australian
Inverbrackie asylum seeker numbers could treble, Bryan Littlely & Tessa Akerman, Advertiser
Some questions about the Malaysian solution, Michelle Foster SMH
PNG islanders want compo over asylum seekers, Gemma Jones & Alison Rehn, Telegraph
"Sailor charged over filming alleged rape", Padraic Murphy, Herald Sun
Naval officer kept job despite child porn prosecution, Padraic Murphy, Advertiser
Allegations in France of "rutting chimp" Strauss-Kahn's form as a rapist, Paola Totaro & Simon Mann SMH
French left now has to find a new candidate for presidency - Martine Aubry? Sego? Pierre Haski, Age
It's a good chance to reform the IMF, Peter Hartcher SMH
bin Laden's life in Pakistan: Rabbits, porn & terror funding, Christina Lamb, Australian
Oruzgan Diggers' case: It was self-defence, says defense counsel, Isabel Hayes, Age
Paras make London bomb threat on eve of Queen's Dublin visit, Caroline Gammell SMH
Paper frock exhibition includes a Souper-duper (Andy) A-line, Janice Breen Burns, Age
"Sexy politicians hotlist", La Soubrette
Malcolm Fraser & Meg Simons win gong for political memoir, Marc McEvoy SMH
Ivan Sen gets ovation for Toomelah at Canne's Un Certain Regard, Stephanie Bunbury SMH
Tilda Swinton on We Need to Talk About Kevin, Jill Lawless, Age
Geelong woman kicks 14 goals in Vic footy match, Wes Hosking, Herald Sun
Lionel Rose's state funeral, Martin Flanagan SMH

Canberra weather: 17, early fog then mostly sunny, BoM

International:
Judge denies Strauss-Kahn bail after maid picks him out of line-up, John Eligon NYT
"The fall of the global economy's top steward", Gregor Peter Schmitz, Der Spiegel
The Donald (& his fringe) withdraw from the US presidential race, Stephanie Kirchgaessner FT
All-female sect thinks Putin is reincarnation of Paul the Apostle, Andrew Osborn, Telegraph
"Author's fiction turns horribly real", Tomoko Otake, Japan Times
Solving the mystery of what ailed Charles Darwin, Melinda Beck WSJ

 

MONDAY

Nielsen poll: Coalition leads Labor 56-44% 2PP, Phillip Coorey SMH
Nielsen: PM's personal rating is down while Abbott gains, Michelle Grattan, Age
Newspoll: Coalition leads Labor 54-46% 2PP, Dennis Shanahan, Australian
An otherwise reasonable budget has been hijacked, Dennis Shanahan, Australian
Even if the PM found a cure for cancer, she'd be whacked, Phillip Coorey SMH
Abbott unpopular, but Gillard even more unpopular, Peter Hartcher SMH
Voters have made up their mind & the budget didn't change it, Michelle Grattan, Age
Malaysian plan for asylum seekers is not a winner, Phillip Coorey SMH
It is a winner for this Burmese woman stranded in Kuala Lumpur, Steve Pennells, West Australian
Early signs that smugglers won't vote for plan either, Paul Maley, Australian
Asylum seekers "claim to be teenagers" to speed up processing, Anne Wright, Herald Sun
"Labor hands unions $20 million", Steve Lewis, Daily Telegraph
Set-top box safety check will be "by photo", Daily Telegraph
South Australian Defence projects at risk, Daniel Wills, Advertiser
In which I defend this govt & its budget, Ross Gittins SMH
Analysis claims Labor makes the best fiscal managers, George Megalogenis, Australian
"Bracket creep is the budget's real iniquity", Peter Anderson, Australian
Work for dole doesn't work so well, Patricia Karvelas, Australian
Carbon tax will "hurt more than ETS", claims energy sector, Annabel Hepworth & Sid Maher, Australian
Minerals Council: 23,500 jobs at risk, Sid Maher, Australian
Instead of a price on carbon, consider a tax on coal, Kenneth Davidson, Age
PM spruiks population policy, Christian Kerr, Australian
Industry supports govt's skills plan, truly, Chris Evans, Australian
Abbott needs to articulate some sort of fiscal strategy, Simon Benson, Daily Telegraph
Barnaby Joyce barnstorms Rob Oakeshott's home turf, Leo Shanahan, Australian
"Ask not what the budget can do for you", Ged Kearney, The Punch
Wayne Swan unsuccessfully sought a pair after budget, Christian Kerr, Australian
No ring on the PM's finger so calm down, everyone, AAP/SMH
Tim Mathieson unfairly accused of "political stunt", Andrew Tillett, West Australian
Budget unravels Kevin Rudd's tight leash on national security, Daniel Flitton, Age
Will compensate for his travel bill as FM, then, Daniel Flitton, Age
Large earthquake hits Papua New Guinea, James O'Loan, Courier-Mail
Japan's Prime Minister thanks Australia, Naoto Kan, Courier-Mail
Don't pick on African refugees, Amanda Vanstone, Age
Border protection at risk from pay dispute, Ewin Hannan, Australian
Climate scientists to meet on Gold Coast this week, Graham Lloyd, Australian
Bogans are a threat to our nation's intellectual future, Geoff Strong, Age
Victoria now has no DPP, a hobbled Police chief & an overhaul of the system, Josh Gordon, Age
Top cop job has been politicised for decades, Alan Howe, Herald Sun
Solar panel investment gives NSW consumers a nasty shock, Sean Nicholls SMH
Shooters & Fishers get their payback in NSW as state forests open for hunting, Sean Nicholls SMH
You might not like it, but at least Paul Keating has a vision for Sydney, Jonathan Chancellor SMH
I love reading Warren Buffett, Paul Sheehan SMH
"News not good as ABC faces budget crisis", Amanda Meade, Australian
News Ltd wants to free Sydney presses for Fairfax? Sally Jackson & Lara Sinclair, Australian
Great tall tales in journalism, Mark Day, Australian
Nine won't save Laurie Oakes for the 6 pm bulletin anymore, Lara Sinclair, Australian
News Corp will publish all (its own) US political donations, NYT/SMH
Media diary, Caroline Overington, Australian
Matildas tell star striker Lisa De Vanna to leave, Michael Cockerill et al SMH

Canberra weather: 15, morning fog & frost, BoM

Best from the Weekend:
Abbott no good at numbers, but govt no good at politics, Laurie Oakes, Daily Telegraph
That set-top box gimmick is back to haunt Swan already, Dennis Atkins, Courier-Mail
Does Walter Burley Griffin have a living heir? Glenda Korporaal, Australian
Irish escapees think Australians are whingers (they'd be right), Adele Horin SMH
Tim Mathieson may, at some stage, propose to the PM, Alan Howe, Sunday Telegraph
First Bloke gets grilled, Sunday Telegraph

International:
IMF boss arrested, charged with attempted rape in US, Angelique Chrisafis & Kim Willsher, Guardian
Arrest has profound implications for French politics, Katrin Bennhold & Liz Alderman NYT
Deepa Mehta tackles "Midnight's Children", Stephanie Nolen, Globe & Mail
Pakistan has a unique approach to tax collection (& it's not violent), Nury Vittachi, Jakarta Post
What will Eurovision win do for Azerbaijan? Spiegel International
How to tell if you've married a psychopath, Jon Ronson, Huffington Post

Editor, Michelle Gilchrist                                              

FRIDAY

OECD: Families are better off under Gillard, Shane Wright, West Australian
Labor should get credit for getting those Howard put on the public teat off, Michelle Grattan, Age
I support the Malaysian solution, Tanveer Ahmed SMH
Gillard to announce population strategy today... AAP/Herald Sun
But it won't include a target number, Stephen Lunn, Australian
Labor's population stance has changed dramatically in two years, Stephen Lunn, Australian
As cuts multiply elsewhere, AusAID is a protected species, Daniel Flitton, Age
"Let us pray that school chaplains are given the chop", David Penberthy, The Punch
School chaplains want to recruit disciples. What a surprise. Jewel Topsfield, Age
Bob to Julia: Where's the love? Phillip Coorey SMH
Labor's pretty pleased with the budget's reception, Dennis Shanahan, Australian
Abbott pitches to "forgotten families", Katharine Murphy, Age
Abbott resists Labor's lure to fly his fiscal flag, Dennis Atkins, Courier Mail
Abbott eschews small target for no target strategy, Dennis Shanahan, Australian
Abbott fails to offer an alternative, Andrew Probyn, West Australian
Abbott gave an election speech, not a budget speech, Peter Hartcher SMH
Tone wants an election... Phillip Hudson, Herald Sun
Because he's given up on the independents, Simon Benson, Telegraph
For Tony it's a case of Ming, Chif & me, Phillip Coorey SMH
Abbott: Chif's our guy now, Matthew Franklin, Australian
"The forgotten families of Australia", Tony Abbott, Telegraph
Abbott to $150k/pa peeps: I feel your pain, Mark Kenny, Advertiser
The argy-bargy over the $150k "poverty line", Michael Harvey & Phillip Hudson, Herald Sun
The arguments about the $150k poverty line are wide of the mark, Bill Shorten, Telegraph
Gillard Labor is neglecting its base, Dee Madigan, Telegraph
There's a lot of junk spending in Labor's training agenda, Judith Sloan, Australian
Academic says DSP changes may have perverse impact, Patricia Karvelas, Australian
On debt, Barnaby Joyce, The Punch
There's rich pickings in set-top box installation land, Gemma Jones & Richard Noone, Telegraph
Packer lobbies Wilkie directly over pokies, Richard Willingham, Age
Pearson criticises Fielding after he caves on Wild Rivers bill, Dan Harrison SMH
Analysts think April jobs drop is a statistical glitch, Peter Martin, Age
Soaring $A makes Lonely Planet sack 60, Adam Carey, Age
Coal miners meet Combet... Adam Morton, Age
But the chat didn't make much headway, Sid Maher, Australian
Carmakers add to chorus of carbon whines, Steve Lewis, Telegraph
"Welfare recipients get bad end of the stick", Parnell Palme McGuinness SMH
Call for symmetry in treatment of rorting employers & welfare recipients, Patricia Karvelas, Australian
What NAPLAN & teacher incentives can & can't do, Lawrence Ingvarson SMH
Charged ADFA cadets can't come back until legal action finishes, Dan Oakes, Age
Jailbird Nuttall faces Qld parliament & apologises, Kym Agius, Age
Nuttall, the video, Courier Mail
AMP to oppose Labor's life insurance commission changes, Eric Johnston, Age
Quigley Alcatel doings, Anthony Klan, Australian
"Highway duplication personal for Albanese", AAP/SMH
Barangaroo to get a short, sharp review, Sean Nicholls & Matthew Moore SMH
Hedge fund mgr heads to jail in huge insider trading scam, Pater Lattman & Azam Ahmed SMH
You can't look at libel reform & privacy in isolation, Richard Ackland, Age
Vic Police's racial profiling of Sudanese is a problem, Peter Run, Age
"Shades of 1992 haunt Obama", Tom Switzer, Australian
Because of Hamas, Gillard shouldn't be boosting funding to PA, Arsen Ostrovsky, Australian
"Bin Laden had journal of terror strategies", Ken Dilanian, Age
Pakistan has long form on terror friendliness, Anthony Moorhouse, The Punch
"One rape every minute in Congo", Jeffrey Gettleman, Age
Women's role in the Arab spring may not yield them dividends, Xan Rice, Age
"Australia's Sleeping Beauty given a rude awakening at Cannes", Stephanie Bunbury, Age
Snowtown, hard to watch but a very good film, AAP/Age
This is Sandra Yates' last Sydney Writers' Festival, Steve Meacham SMH
Kathy Lette How to Kill Your Husband opera premieres Monday, Herald Sun
Is Triple J really committed to Australian music? Lucy Dayman, The Punch
"Friday the 13th & the planets align..." Cairns Post/Courier Mail
Brrr! Keep your thermals handy, Emily Portelli, Herald Sun

Canberra weather: 14, possible showers later, BoM

International:
The real Situation Room pic was published in Free Williamsburg today, Jen Doll, Village Voice
"Ministerial drivers: The silent front-seat witnesses", Giles Edwards & Ben Wright, BBC Online
Ronald Reagan's palm cards - oneliners & more, Jonathan Woods, PhotoBlog
Where people go online, how they get there, why they leave, Kenny Olmstead et al, Journalism.org
On "statistical arbitrage" algorithms, Donald MacKenzie LRB
"The math of a hit TV show", Amy Chozick WSJ

THURSDAY

Govt puts chaplains ahead of technology in schools, Maralyn Parker, Daily Telegraph
"God in the classroom: FAQs", Scott Abbott, The Punch
"Swan flags personal tax reform", Laura Tingle et al AFR
Swan: The next boom will be in services, not mining, Phillip Coorey SMH
So why are retailers feeling the pinch? Terry McCrann, Herald Sun
There are mixed views on whether budget will help Labor's fortunes, Dennis Atkins, Courier-Mail
PM defends her Treasurer and his budget, Matthew Franklin, Australian
Benefits cut will affect "hundreds of thousands" of families, Tim Colebatch & Michelle Grattan, Age
Single parents with teen kids among the hardest hit, Adele Horin SMH
Bankstown would welcome the right sort of welfare crackdown, Andrew Stevenson & Aaron Cook SMH
Mixed messages on what $150K really means, Tom Dusevic, Australian
$150,000 a year does not a rich family make, Simon Benson & Andrew Carswell, Daily Telegraph
One "rich" family that is struggling, Natasha Wallace SMH
What's the point of trying harder if $150,000 is the threshold of wealth? Kristin Shorten, Courier-Mail
Swan wants to redistribute wealth postcode by postcode, Miranda Devine, Daily Telegraph
Nothing has actually changed for families over $150K, Peter Martin SMH
Abbott promises "clear & credible" budget reply speech, Michelle Grattan & Richard Willingham, Age
"Abbott needs a narrative, not just a set of values", Katharine Murphy, Age
Abbott will oppose "middle-class welfare" cuts, Andrew Probyn & Shane Wright, West Australian
Greens won't rest in Senate, either, Chris Johnson, Canberra Times
Greens likely to oppose skilled migrants plan, Sid Maher & Lauren Wilson, Australian
Jobless get a very modest reprieve... Patricia Karvelas, Australian
But the overall scheme gets a haircut, Patricia Karvelas, Australian
This budget "shafts the group that unions fear - the self-employed", Paul Sheehan SMH
"Other treasurers would have died for conditions like this" (surely not), Peter Costello SMH
Swan will be a Treasurer to rival Costello, Bob Carr, The Drum/ABC Online
"This is classic third-generation government", Gary Johns, Australian
"What happened to the meat axe?" Julie Novak, Australian
Less pain, more slap & tickle, Niki Savva, Australian
Meanwhile, economists chew the cud, Terry McCrann, Herald Sun
No change to rates outlook, David Uren & Richard Gluyas, Australian
Forecasts are hostage to China's economy, Michael Sainsbury, Australian
Our budgetary China syndrome, Michael Stutchbury, Australian
Labor is stuck with Kevin Rudd's billion-dollar pets, Gemma Jones, Herald Sun
WA is again an obstacle to Gillard's plans, this time on skills, Milanda Rout, Australian
Mental health copped a knock in budget as well as boost, Mark Metherell & Amy Corderoy SMH
States must play their part in mental health reform, Patrick McGorry, Australian
Minister for Mental Health Mark Butler sells his plan, Lateline/ABC Online
Set-top box scheme will attract "shonks & shysters" , Clancy Yeates, Age
Pensioners are not stupid, Amos Aikman, Australian
Digital penguins are budget winners, Wendy Frew SMH
Stuffing knocked out of research: scientists, Rosslyn Beeby, Canberra Times
Joe Hockey undermines Julie Bishop's support for aid, Phillip Coorey SMH
Can drug companies be trusted to fund research? Julia Medew, Age
"Calls to widen carbon tax compo", Annabel Hepworth & Sid Maher, Australian
NSW prepares to spend more to upgrade the horror Pacific Highway, Jacob Saulwick SMH
But BOF angered by "assumption" that funding will be 50/50, Rhys Haynes, Daily Telegraph
Desalination fever is boosting wages, Dennis Shanahan, Australian
PNG cabinet splits on Manus Island refugee proposal, Kirsty Needham SMH
Manus centre is good to go, says PNG Planning Minister, Paul Maley & Rowan Callick, Australian
Greens, Coalition combine in Senate to vote against refugee swap, Michael Gordon, Age
Refugees are not commodities to be traded or swapped, Sandy Gifford et al, Age
Malaysian "solution" is unworkable, undemocratic, Greg Sheridan, Australian
Serco's earnings have been boosted, Natasha Bita, Australian
GST shortfall threatens Baillieu's promise of Vic surplus, David Rood, Age
Victoria passes the climate change buck to Canberra, David Rood & Adam Morton, Age
Young Labor in Victoria rehashes same old rifts, Richard Willingham, Age
Vic Govt wanted to sack Simon Overland, John Ferguson, Australian
Mandarin Mark Paterson will sell NSW to the world, Sean Nicholls SMH
Tas Premier Lara Giddings has lost two ministers in a week, Lateline/ABC Online
Former Premier David Bartlett quits after misplacing passion, Sue Neales, Mercury
Tasmanian Greens get more power in govt, Andrew Darby, Age
Another Bacon joins Tas cabinet, Matthew Denholm, Australian
Gordon Nuttall will appear before Qld Parly today, Steve Wardill & Steve Gray, Courier-Mail
Arson threat to SA Premier Mike Rann, Steve Rice, Advertiser
Australia's $45 million FIFA world cup bid never had a chance, Guy Hand & Nick McKenzie, Age
Bribes in soccer? News to no-one, Richard Hinds, Age
Julian McGauran attacks expert witness in tragic Freeman case, Selma Milovanovic, Age
Croc breeder will be NT's top environment officer, Nigel Adlam, NT News
How Sydney Uni will cull half its books: it's not scientific, Yuko Narushima SMH
John Howard has penned the country's best-selling political memoir, Stephen Romei, Australian
Barangaroo is not too big but it is too boring, Elizabeth Farrelly SMH
"Fairfax subs to get no reprieve", James Chessell, Australian
Cannes rules, Stephanie Bunbury, Age

Canberra weather: 12, becoming cloudy, BoM

International:
Israel's greatest ambassadors are round, orange & sweet, Moti Bassok, Haaretz
Mandela buried his pistol in 1962. Now it has sparked a frenzy. Sibongile Khumalo, Mail & Guardian
This is the BBC: behold the covered conversation capsule, Jonathan Brown, Independent
Maybe censorship can actually foster modern art? Maybe, Abdal Hakim Murad, Art Newspaper
Carla Bruni is not at all bad in Woody Allen's new pic, Baz Bamigboye, Daily Mail

WEDNESDAY

This is a good budget, Ross Gittins SMH
"Wayne Swan orders Australia back to work", Steven Scott, Courier Mail
Swan wants to turn mining boom into a jobs boom, Phillip Hudson, Herald Sun
It's all hands on deck, Andrew Probyn, West Australian
"Swan outlines plan for working nation", Phillip Coorey SMH
It's the "get a job" budget, Phillip Hudson, Herald Sun
"Apparently everyone must work in the Asian Century", Katharine Murphy, Age
"One of the more spartan & responsible budgets of recent times", Peter Hartcher SMH
Swan gambles tough love & hard work will turn things round for Labor, Lenore Taylor SMH
A two-speed budget for a two-speed economy... Dennis Atkins, Courier Mail
Which "just might mark the beginning of a Labor recovery"... Michael Gordon, Age
Although voters don't seem to take budgets very seriously any more, Shaun Carney, Age
"A patchwork budget to match a patchwork economy", Paul Kelly, Australian
"Swan tightens screws", Michelle Grattan, Age
"This budget makes a determined effort", Saul Eslake, Age
"There are some genuinely tough decisions in this budget", Lindy Edwards, Age
"A new rigour" from Swan, Mark Kenny, Advertiser
Swan cuts middle-class welfare, delivers on jobs, Matthew Franklin, Australian
Construction, aged care skills shortages first to be addressed, Ewin Hannan, Australian
Budget delivers on Bradley Report higher ed promises, Julie Hare, Australian
In which I struggle to find a way to really bag this budget, Dennis Shanahan, Australian
Not that tough unless you're aspirational Western Sydney, Simon Benson, Telegraph
Swan prepares Australia for the Asian Century, Felicity Williams, Herald Sun
Winners & losers, Max Newnham SMH
"What the budget means to you", David Koch, Herald Sun
Revenue is the problem, not spending. This is why. Tim Colebatch, Age
"The Government still dares not crack a loud whip", Andrew Bolt, Telegraph
Swan is on the same magic pudding Peter Costello was, Terry McCrann, Herald Sun
Swan is a master of high dudgeon, Miranda Devine, Telegraph
What if China doesn't hold? Michael Stutchbury, Australian
And while on the topic of Asia... Luke Stegemann, Adelaide Review
Concerns set-top box for oldies scheme is the new batts & BER, Nick Leys, Herald Sun
Greens quietly shelve long-held greenhouse gas cut targets, Ben Cubby SMH
Fate of Wild Rivers bill rests with Fielding, Christian Kerr, Australian
The Poms can't afford holidays here anymore, Matt O'Sullivan SMH
The IMF has finally drawn the link between inequality & instability, Joseph Stiglitz, Age
From prison, Nuttall claims Peter Beattie acted improperly, Alex Dickinson, Courier Mail
At last, Eddie Obeid leaves NSW Parliament... Kate McClymont SMH
Wants to spend more time with his family, apparently, Sean Nicholls SMH
Melbourne Model advocate questions ethics of Monash approach, Jill Rowbotham, Australian
National research priorities to go under the microscope, Jill Rowbotham, Australian
Academics fear their lectures going online, Ben Grubb SMH
MySchool to be tweaked again, Jenny Dillon & Greg Thom, Herald Sun
ABC should stop beating its Drum, Gavin Atkins, Australian
Disturbing silence from Australian bishops as Rome does in Bill Morris, Paul Hegarty, Courier Mail
Very drunk young men responsible for most assaults, Katherine Fleming, West Australian
"Labor stalling may annoint Charles III", George Williams SMH
There should be a Doomadgee Royal Commission, Frank Brennan, Australian
Malaysian refugee camps aren't a lot of fun, Sian Powell, Australian
"Bali Nine's Scott Rush avoids death penalty", Cindy Wockner & AAP, Herald Sun
Chinese government won't let poet go to Sydney Writers' Festival, Marc McEvoy, Age
"Viciousness in Syria", Geoffrey Robertson SMH
The dark side of surrogacy, Janelle Miles & Sophie Elsworth, Courier Mail
Long lost Nora Heysen to go under the hammer, Verity Edwards, Australian
Once were fundamentalists, Toby Halligan & Matt Kenneally, The Punch
"Walk tall, ginger ninjas - your Neanderthal blood is worth bottling", Ross Cameron SMH
Happy cows! Darren Gray, Age

Canberra weather: 10, possible shower, BoM

International:
Greece should junk the Euro ASAP, Mark Weisbrot NYT
Food chain worries make pointyhead foreigners flee Japan, David McNeill, Japan Times
Oh god, could the pill actually influence our choice of mate? Shirley S Wang WSJ
What bin Laden induced, David Remnick, New Yorker
"Foreman" & "Chase" make House call for Independence Day, Lahav Harkov, Jerusalem Post
"Is that a Botticelli in your pocket?" Art Newspaper

TUESDAY

Do the socks match in this year's Budget spin cycle? Dennis Atkins, Courier-Mail
"Tough-love budget guts welfare", Steven Scott, Courier-Mail
"Fiscal reversals are asymmetric", Alex Millmow, Age
The Treasurer missed his coffee yesterday, Courier-Mail
Budget will be Black Swan meets White Swan, Terry McCrann, Herald Sun
Gillard likes to knit while trying to weave her budget yarn, Phillip Hudson, Herald Sun
"Economic high ground up for grabs", Niki Savva, Australian
PM will use $2 bn mental health package to regain lost ground, Phillip Coorey SMH
"Mental health the big ticket item", Andrew Probyn & Shane Wright, West Australian
Long-term jobless will have to work harder, for longer, for little, Michelle Grattan, Age
The tough-love budget has spooked MPs, Dennis Shanahan, Australian
Govt keeps Howard's family mediation centres, Patricia Karvelas, Australian
Time to run down govt debt before the next funny money crisis, Peter Hartcher SMH
Yes, get ready to catch a cold from China, Michael Stutchbury, Australian
Don't forget our disastrous last summer, Lauren Wilson, Australian
Free set-top box for every pensioner? Cheaper to buy new TVs, Gemma Jones, Daily Telegraph
Set-top box plan opens Pandora's box, Malcolm Colless, Australian
"A struggling state (that's NSW) pleads for (budget) mercy", Maureen Shelley, Daily Telegraph
Independents want their pound of flesh tonight, Lauren Wilson, Australian
Greens: Skilled migrants are "queue jumpers", Matthew Franklin, Australian
Business worries skilled migrant boost may not be enough, Milanda Rout & James Massola, Australian
Gillard wins over Labor Left with Malaysian solution, Ben Packham & Lauren Wilson, Australian
Malaysia got a much better deal than Australia wanted, Peter Hartcher & Tom Allard SMH
Malaysia may reject asylum seekers, Paul Maley & Rowan Callick, Australian
This is punishment for asylum seekers, Michael Gordon, Age
PNG may reveal its wishlist for asylum seeker centre today, Kirsty Needham & Michelle Grattan, Age
The new bipartisan approach to asylum seekers, Malcolm Farr, Daily Telegraph
Another report to come on carbon pricing, this time on energy sector, Adam Morton & Tom Arup, Age
Inquiry will test carbon price impact on power bills, Lenore Taylor & Tom Arup SMH
BHP boss: What's the rush on carbon pricing? Peter Ker & Barry FitzGerald, Age
On carbon tax, the world will not follow our lead, Matt Chambers & Sid Maher, Australian
Canada shows political fallout of pushing ahead on carbon tax, Gerard Henderson SMH
"Coalition squabbles over Rob Oakeshott's seat", Phillip Coorey SMH
Parly committee fails to reach verdict on cheap milk, Matt Johnston, Herald Sun
Vic Govt has Simon Overland in its sights, Reid Sexton & Adam Carey, Age
The first step in a two-step sacking? John Ferguson & Pia Akerman, Australian
Overland will be "under inquiry" all year, Stephen McMahon & Grant McArthur, Herald Sun
Overland has been humiliated & is now in limbo, Cameron Stewart, Australian
Inquiry by QC has power to raid police chief's office, Carly Crawford, Herald Sun
Neither a backing nor sacking, just a cop-out, Geoff Wilkinson, Herald Sun
Vic police drama is too bizarre for TV, Neil Mitchell, Herald Sun
Former MP George Seitz might wade back into politics - just don't ask Bill Shorten, David Rood, Age
Eddie Obeid set to retire from NSW upper house, Sean Nicholls SMH
After 10 years Jon Stanhope resigns as ACT chief minister, Mark Metherell & Noel Towell SMH
Katy Gallagher likely to be next ACT chief minister, Peter Jean & David McLennan, Canberra Times
Gallagher has had some tough times, Emma MacDonald, Canberra Times
Qld flood relief is not reaching its targets, Koren Helbig, Courier-Mail
Handcuffed former Minister to appear before Qld parly, Tony Koch, Australian
Pakistan's former President: We did not help bin Laden, 7.30 Report/ABC Online
WikiLeaks: China tried to set up a spy shop in East Timor, Philip Dorling, Age
China won't let poet attend Sydney Writers' Festival next week, Matt Buchanan & Melissa Davey SMH
Liao Yiwu will still feature prominently in festival, Michael Sainsbury & Rowan Callick, Australian
Fiji has a problem with Kevin Rudd, Rowan Callick, Australian
No love lost, so let's get even tougher, Jenny Hayward-Jones, Australian
Qantas engineers will strike for one hour on Friday morning, Ben Schneiders, Age
But Qantas chief is smiling after a lucky escape from cancer, Geoff Easdown & Carly Crawford, Herald Sun
Next test of religion in schools comes from the West, Bethany Hiatt, West Australian
NAPLAN tests create a class room of crammers, Jewel Topsfield, Age
Tests may go online, even for nine year olds, Dan Harrison & Leesha McKenny SMH
RMIT uses intervention order to stop internet chatter, Sarah-Jane Collins, Age
The good uni blog guide, Age
Give Tim Mathieson some respect, Paul Williams, Courier-Mail
John Steffensen seeks AVO against Athletics Australia president, Aaron Langmaid, Herald Sun
Sydney Symphony keeps its Russian master, Adam Fulton SMH

Canberra weather: 13, morning frost, sunny, BoM

International:
"Arab spring" hasn't borne fruit - yet, Paul Salem, LA Times
Super-injunctions only serve to pique the Twitterati's interest , Murray Wardrop, Telegraph
Kenya should have cashed in on the Royal Wedding (it's not too late), Rasna Warah, The Nation
Gone with the Wind: the greatest Irish diaspora saga of all time? Fintan O'Toole, Irish Times
What passes for achievement in South Korea's presidential race, JoongAng Daily

MONDAY

"Malaysian asylum deal upstages Treasurer Wayne Swan ahead of Budget", Dennis Atkins, Courier Mail
Full cabinet told a couple of hours before the announcement, Paul Maley, Australian
It's a (Malaysian) rabbit out of a hat, Rowan Callick, Australian
It's a win for Gillard, Dennis Shanahan, Australian
Political reality forces govts around world to take unpalatable steps, Phillip Coorey SMH
Gillard's Malaysian deal: Some Labor MPs wil protest, most just hope it'll work, Phillip Coorey SMH
Ex-Malaysian detainee: "The camp is like a big hole..." Amos Aikman, Australian
Malaysian Solution to cost $54k per asylum seeker, Alison Rehn & Simon Benson, Telegraph
"Refugee trade-off strategy under fire", Catherine Hockley, Advertiser
How is it different from Howard's Pacific Solution? Susan Metcalfe, Age
"What happens if these people refuse to get off in Malaysia?" Simon Benson, Telegraph
Tomorrow is the Gillard Govt's first budget, Julia Gillard, Australian
Swan believes the tide will turn for Labor, Matthew Franklin, Australian
Swan brings fwd $1.4bn in tax relief for low income earners, Phillip Coorey SMH
"Tax relief for the battlers", Phillip Hudson, Herald Sun
There's a little something in there for tradies et al too, on the car front, Phillip Hudson, Herald Sun
What about a little something for the film industry? It's collapsed. Michael Bodey, Australian
Swan: "This budget will get us back into the black", Michelle Grattan, Age
Swan to pump 16,000 skilled migrants into regional areas, David Uren & Matthew Franklin, Australian
Wong is amongst those who've burnt the midnight oil, Peter Martin, Age
Labor saved Australia from recession, David Bradbury, The Punch
There's been too much waste, Jamie Briggs, The Punch
Obama ramps up pressure on Pakistan to explain bin Laden presence, AFP/SMH
Pakistani PM to address parliament today over bin Laden presence, Matt Wade, Age
bin Laden's last years: 2 rooms, 3 wives & lots of thumbdrives, NYT/Age
Bin Laden dyed his beard, Brad Norington, Australian
"Osama's death took me back to Ground Zero", Nathan Edwards, The Punch
Handwringers - listen up Greg Barns, Bob Ellis et al - ought to harden up, Tim Blair, Telegraph
Osama's home videos part of compound's treasure trove of terror material, Elisabeth Bulmiller SMH
bin Laden requires careful analysis, not dismissal as a lunatic extremist, Peter Oborne, Age
Govt keeps saying no to SAS requests for more scope in Afghanistan, Dan Oakes & Rafael Epstein, Age
Sydney's Kazal family are tight with Gaddafi, Linton Besser SMH
Bob Brown doesn't want MP pay bill introduced on Budget day, Phillip Hudson, Herald Sun
ANZ's Smith: High rates are making it hard for people to pay off debt, Geoff Easdown, Herald Sun
Why is RBA's Stevens paid more than other central bank governors? Ross Gittins SMH
Terry Moran: Fixing schools is all about who's teaching & how, Anna Patty SMH
Claim some teachers consider NAPLAN napalm, Jenny Dillon, Telegraph
Call to ban junk food ads during popular kids' shows, Daniella Miletic & Amy Corderoy, Age
Packer, Arbib congratulate Fitzroy Crossing training course grads, Flip Prior, West Australian
Fiona Stanley & other WA notables get behind youth anti-grog push, Katherine Fleming, West Australian
RAN's Rear Admiral Russ Crane is cracking down on drunks & druggies, Ian McPhedran, Herald Sun
Catholic Church - soft on abusive priests, hard on (even mildly) progressive bishops, Barney Zwartz, Age
Catholic archdiocese of Melbourne (finally) gets cracking on defrocking, Barney Zwartz, Age
"Andrew Wilkie's wonky, but he's right on pokies", Alan Howe, Herald Sun
Bruce Scott digs in against Barnaby Joyce in Maranoa, Matthew Franklin, Australian
Australia to press on with legal action against Japan on whaling, Andrew Darby, Age
Fish policy fingers Howardism from Burke, Tom Arup SMH
Muckaty nuke dump struggle escalates, Lindsay Murdoch, Age
I feel sorry for Greg Hywood, Mark Day, Australian
Media diary, Caroline Overington, Australian
Bill Gates urges Australia to keep up the foreign aid, Tim Lester, Age
"Israel: Celebrating 63 years of independence", Arsen Ostrovsky, The Punch
Thai-Cambodian temple war spoils ASEAN atmos, Tom Allar & Karuni Rompies, Age
Tamils upset Australia has agreed to new (ex-military) Sri Lankan ambassador, Rebecca Thistleton, Age
Check out this collaborative, multidisciplinary divorce practice, Michael Short, Age
It's Chris Lilley Week, Debi Enker SMH
Doing time in Tasmania - nothing's changed, David Killick, Mercury
"Suicide of 14yo inmate dogs Serco", Peter Wilson, Australian
The rush to outsource govt services to private providers, Peter Wilson, Australian
Punkasila, Indonesia's art-punk band "more cute than scary", Dylan Rainforth, Age
Doing a PhD is like childbirth for the brain, Emma Jane, The Punch
Gazing at great art triggers same brain glow as gazing at one's love, Robert Mendick, Age
"Australia's Daniel Geale claims IBF middleweight world title", Paul Kent, Telegraph
Lionel Rose dies as Australia's Danny Geale wins IBF crown, Phil Jacob, Telegraph
"Lionel was simply the best", Grantlee Kieza, Telegraph
Vale Lionel Rose, Brad Walter & Rebecca Thistleton, Age

Canberra weather: 14, possible shower, BoM

Best from the Weekend:
Howard's Obama comment "looks particularly stupid now", Logie Oakes, Herald Sun
"'That's no light plane', I said to myself..." Dennis Atkins, Courier Mail
On the very sensitive proposed changes to the Family Law Act, Patricia Karvelas, Australian
"O'Farrell's treatment of Schur is despicable", Ross Gittins SMH
Packer's right. The way Australia markets itself is cringeworthy. Adele Ferguson, Age
Google knows me too well, Annabel Crabb, ABC Online

International:
Assassinate or arrest? What President Jed Bartlet would've done, John Roughan, NZ Herald
"Scotland turns yellow as SNP wipes out Labour & Lib Dems", Ian Swanson, Edinburgh Evening News
Sarkozy (& others) on Hillary Clinton: "Smart...tough...a good person." Jonathan Alter, Vanity Fair
What it will take to make the Asian Century a reality, Haruhiko Kuroda, New Straits Times
"The Korean Dads' 12-Step program", Nicole Laporte NYT
The SlutWalking phenomenon. What is it? Ed Pilkington, Guardian

FRIDAY

Pakistan intel source: Rudd's blabbing nearly blew it, Amanda Hodge & Peter Alford, Australian
"Al-Jazeera mourns death of its greatest star" (bin Laden), Emma-Kate Symons, Australian
CIA chief: There was no live feed for 25 mins of Operation Geronimo, Steven Swinford SMH
The ongoing problem of Gitmo, Richard Ackland SMH
We have a values problem, Houston, Cynthia Banham, Age
9/11 had a profound impact on Muslims, Mariam Veiszadeh, Telegraph
Gillard: I'll keep making "the right choices", Matthew Franklin, Australian
Can Gillard do a Howard & stage a budget relaunch? Michelle Grattan, Age
Stop Press: We're better off than we were five years ago, Phillip Hudson, Herald Sun
Gillard breaks bread with the big end at Kirribilli, Elizabeth Knight SMH
Gillard poised to embrace Pacific Solution (PNG branch), Rowan Callick & Paul Maley, Australian
PNG's Manus Island detention centre, used by Howard, may reopen, Phillip Coorey SMH
Goodbye, Timor Leste. Hallo PNG. Michael Gordon, Age
"Gillard turns to Howard's Pacific Solution", Michael Harvey, Herald Sun
Families begin move from Christmas Is to Darwin, Leonora, Paige Taylor, Australian
Judge convicts wannabe terrorists, slams slack Army security, Andrea Petrie, Age
Post-ADFA scandal fallout continues, Deborah Snow SMH
Ex-soldier charged over gay hate Facebook page, Dylan Welch, Age
The just arrested gay-hating ex-soldier lives...in the Shire, Ian McPhedran, Herald Sun
Teenage mums to be this Budget's whipping boy, Patricia Karvelas, Australian
Teenage mums have enough problems without being picked on in Budget, Susie O'Brien, Herald Sun
Nevertheless, Gillard is going after those single mums, Steven Scott, Courier Mail
"Mothers must be able to balance caring with careers", Jodie Thomson SMH
Company cars another budget target apparently, Michelle Grattan, Age
1,000 Defence jobs to go in Budget, Ian McPhedran, Telegraph
The "new consumer frugality" is hitting growth, David Uren, Australian
"Economy hits a wall as shoppers stop buying", Peter Martin, Age
"Budget must reduce cost-of-living pressures", Tony Abbott, Australian
"Budget must include carbon tax", Tony Abbott, Telegraph
Australians' attitude to govt spending riddled with contradictions, Rod Tiffen SMH
Keating slams "sandal-wearing, muesli-chewing, bike-riding pedestrians", Matthew Moore SMH
Keating chews out Clover, Vikki Campion, Telegraph
Libs decide to stick with Abbott, Dennis Shanahan, Australian
Doug Cameron warns Labor in danger of losing its base, Phillip Coorey SMH
What I'll tell Politics in the Pub tonight after saying it in the Herald today, Doug Cameron SMH
Hutchins: Labor should oppose territories bill on euthanasia, gay rights grounds, Richard Willingham, Age
Greens Senator-elect Lee Rhiannon isolated in her own party, Lanai Vasek, Australian
Can Greens survive without Bob? Michael Ronaldson, Telegraph
Gail Kelly: The Australian's story yesterday was "wrong & annoying", Scott Murdoch, Australian
ESAA: Milne doesn't get power market & will drive up prices, Sid Maher & Stephen Lunn, Australian
BOF fires directors who enabled NSW power sale, Sean Nicholls SMH
Combet plays down NT Labor's carbon tax carve out bid, Ben Packham & Sid Maher, Australian
Go renewable, Patrick Hearps, Herald Sun
"Nation building is what Labor governments do", Anthony Albanese, Australian
BCA's three-pronged plan to build skilled workforce, Jennifer Westacott, Australian
MEAA takes Fairfax to Fair Work Australia over outsourcing, James Chessell & Andrew Fraser, Australian
Operation Wickenby snares potato king Paul Rennie, Ben Butler & Mark Hawthorne SMH
Wilkie pokies reform argy-bargy continues, Matthew Franklin, Australian
High Court & domestic violence: Relevance sole test of admissibility of evidence, Selma Milovanovic, Age
Life imitates art as Mad Bastards actress jailed for killing, Debbie Guest, Australian
Little Children Are Sacred co-author: Intervention didn't follow report, Adam Cresswell, Australian
Quigley: NBN can still be built to budget, Lauren Wilson & Lanai Vasek, Australian
ETU has big win on building industry outsourcing, Ben Schneiders, Age
Claims there's a covert "go slow" on the docks, Ben Schneiders, Age
The Future of Financial Advice reforms, Bill Shorten, Telegraph
UK preferential voting poll may fail due to Royal wedding joy, Peter Wilson, Australian
Russian ship springs nuclear leak in Arctic, AFP/SMH
Can an Australian film actually make money? Adam Fulton SMH
I am totes inspired by The Biggest Loser contestants, John Birmingham, Brisbane Times

Canberra weather: 17, mostly sunny, BoM

International:
Vale Poly Styrene, Vivien Goldman, Village Voice
"Feeling depressed? It may be your quarter-life crisis." Jessica Griggs, New Scientist
Listen to the pitch coach, Adrian Ott, Fast Company
Why bin Laden is irreplaceable in Al-Qaida, Florian Gathman, Der Spiegel
"Bin Laden's Ghost", Mai Yamani, Moscow Times
Don't go to Iceland without your bathers, Asta Andresdottir, Iceland Review

THURSDAY

"Greens set their own carbon price", Tom Arup, Age
Westpac's Kelly (kind of) doesn't like carbon tax, Scott Murdoch & Sid Maher, Australian
PM dined with carbon tax-affected businesses last night, Lateline/ABC Online
Labor MPs have a carbon tax to sell with little detail to tell, Matthew Franklin & Dennis Shanahan, Australian
But PM has a lot of charm to burn, Dennis Shanahan, Australian
Carbon tax could really make you sick, say doctors, Sue Dunlevy, Australian
Despite Fukushima, Martin Ferguson speaks out for nuclear power, Katharine Murphy, Age
Rudd tells Washington his character has been remade, Simon Mann SMH
HECS discount for up-front payment will be halved next week, Michelle Grattan & Dan Harrison, Age
Paying up-front means you're well off, apparently, Matthew Franklin & Milanda Rout, Australian
Budget will dish out some tough love for teen mums, Phillip Hudson, Herald Sun
Access: what's left of the mining tax is still lucrative, David Uren, Australian
Access doubts Coalition could bring budget back to surplus, Peter Martin & Dan Oakes SMH
Joe Hockey has no such doubts, Matthew Franklin, Australian
"Last chance for a tough budget", Arhtur Sinodinos, Australian
Australian-trained Indian grads could fill 30,000 jobs, AFR
Solar panel subsidies to end a year early, Tom Arup & Phillip Coorey SMH
Treasurer's wardrobe offends ripped-off investors, Anna Caldwell, Courier-Mail
Budget will give modest repayment to WWII PoWs, Phillip Coorey SMH
Diggers have served in hit squads, but not in Pakistan, Rafael Epstein, Age
Bali bomber showed the way to bin Laden's lair, Amanda Hodge & Peter Alford, Australian
"Things are a bit worse than we thought", Greg Sheridan, Australian
Women have been on the front line of war for, oh, forever, Georgia Lysaght, Age
Home-made "incendiary device" found at Villawood, Kirsty Needham, Age
Seven Villawood protesters charged last night, Paul Maley, Australian
Christmas Island rescue boat can't operate in rough seas, Nick Butterly, West Australian
A Brunswick pub shows why the NBN will cost $50 billion..., Lucy Battersby, Age
Give or take an extra $1.5 billion, Lucy Battersby SMH
Broadband in the bush is causing angst for providers, Mitchell Bingemann, Australian
NBN boss defends his reputation, Mike Quigley, Australian
Pokies sector pulls its "unAustralian" ad campaign, Kirsty Needham, Age
NSW will attempt to crack down on internet betting, Sean Nicholls SMH
SA wants Fed help to pursue Facebook crims, Miles Kemp, Advertiser
700 drop out of NT income management scheme, Patricia Karvelas, Australian
Senate committee has not made gay marriage any easier for Labor, Richard Willingham, Age
Senate may still split over same-sex marriage, Dennis Shanahan, Australian
Human Rights Commissioner blasts Coalition on same-sex stance, Michelle Griffin, Age
Health fund membership to drop by 1.6 million: who will be left? Mark Metherell SMH
Strike action averted, for now, at Fairfax, AAP/West Australian
But Fairfax seems intent on outsourcing sub-editing, James Chessell, Australian
Lindsay Tanner a bit too pleased with his fast one on the media, Paul Murray, West Australian
A lesson for Labor from Cananda, James Allan, Australian
A Liberal view of the Greens' future, Michael Ronaldson, The Punch
Michael Photios quits as NSW Libs vice president, Andrew Clennell, Daily Telegraph
Public interest defence at risk in NSW defamation shake-up, Geesche Jacobsen SMH
Premier BOF's first Question Time, Sean Nicholls SMH
Or Number 43, as he likes to be known, Andrew Clennell, Daily Telegraph
Vic Question time suspended after real questions actually asked, Reid Sexton & David Rood, Age
Questions about Libs paying Health Minister's legal bills, Stephen McMahon, Herald Sun
Qld business wants more asset sales, Steven Wardill, Courier-Mail
How to cope with NAPLAN season, Maralyn Parker, Daily Telegraph
"The core cultural impact of sharia", Paul Sheehan SMH
I'm angry about Ai Weiwei, Elizabeth Farrelly SMH
National Gallery will cut 20 staff & halve exhibitions, Sally Pryor, Canberra Times
Nation's galleries meet to protest cuts, Milanda Rout, Australian
Anzacs will meet again at Gallipoli, this time for a rugby match, Andrew Webster, Daily Telegraph
Golf, the last bastion of sporting modesty, takes its clothes off, Gene Stephan, West Australian
Queensland's best netballers have been put in a corner, Jane Fynes-Clinton, Courier-Mail
Jim Stynes takes on new job at Melbourne Football Club, Caroline Wilson, Age

Canberra weather: 17, sunny, BoM

International:
Bin Laden photos will not be released, Michael A. Memoli, LA Times
Obama: "We don't trot this stuff out as trophies", Helene Cooper & Mark Landler NYT
At least one terror suspect knew where to find bin Laden, AP/Jakarta Post
Peruvian President says bin Laden's death may be a true miracle, Jim Wyss, Miami Herald
"Protesters urge rethink of child radiation limit", Natsuko Fukue, Japan Times
Cubans resume their frugal habits with a nice cup of pea, BBC Online

WEDNESDAY

SEAL Team Six sealed the deal in Abbottabad, AFP/Age
Obama watched live as Osama was shot through the left eye, Paul Toohey, Telegraph
Maybe not... "White House corrects Bin Laden narrative", Michael D Shear NYT
Bin Laden's wife wasn't killed, just shot in the leg... AFP/SMH
And Osama's resistance was unarmed, Paul Toohey, Telegraph
Bin Laden was unarmed when killed, Brad Norington, Australian
Bin Laden's corpse pic so gruesome White House hesitates to release it, AFP/SMH
"The US now wants to take out the rest of Al Qaeda", Paul Toohey, The Punch
"An epic event & rallying triumph...but too late", Paul Kelly, Australian
Chez bin Laden, Nick Leys, Herald Sun
"A funny thing happened on the way to Abbottabad, AP/SMH
Repeated strikes are shrinking the pool of senior, experienced terrorists, Rodger Shanahan, Age
The corner may well have been turned in Afghanistan, Dan Oakes, Age
Barack Obama makes his points clearly, without the macho, Jonathan Freedland, Age
On the SEALS & the SAS, Ian McPhedran, Telegraph
US very concerned about NZ's weak anti-terror laws, Tamara McLean, Age
Australia's response "simple, subdued & entirely appropriate", Ian McPhedran, Telegraph
Abbott writes to Gillard about terror compo, Katharine Murphy, Age
FOI'd research explains why Afghans risk the boat trip, Andrew Probyn & Nick Butterly SMH
Rudd describes his ousting as "character building", Malcolm Farr, news.com.au/Courier Mail
RBA: Inflation has bottomed, rates will go up soonish, Peter Martin & Eric Johnston SMH
"Interest rates are now primed", Terry McCrann, Herald Sun
ANZ's Smith: Lower house prices not a bad thing, Peter Taylor, Herald Sun
"Superannuation is our sovereign wealth fund", Bill Shorten, Australian
Swan's new corporate cops Medcraft & Sims, Elizabeth Knight SMH
Fairfax responds to 8% revenue plunge with major outsourcing, James Chessell, Australian
Fairwell, Fairfax subs, Tim Dick, Age
Journos to fight axing of 100 subs jobs at Fairfax, James Chessell, Australian
Family tax boost for teenagers in Budget, Michelle Grattan, Age
Govt to strengthen support for teenage & disabled students in budget, Phillip Coorey SMH
Skills Australia's Skills for Prosperity report, Julie Hare, Australian
Training Australians. Is it really so hard? Ross Gittins SMH
Gillard's teacher bonus - expensive, poorly designed, without intl counterpart, Brian Caldwell SMH
Glyn Davis shirtfronts Monash mauler over Melbourne Model crit, Sarah-Jane Collins, Age
Newspoll: 60% oppose, 30% support carbon tax, Dennis Shanahan, Australian
Remember when the weather was just weather? Niki Savva, Australian
Biz leaders to dine with Gillard at Kirribilli tonight, Lauren Wilson, Australian
Windsor: I won't support a cash churn carbon tax package, Tom Arup, Age
Baillieu doubles debt in first budget, Josh Gordon, Age
$4bn GST hit hurts Vic budget, Patricia Karvelas, Australian
PPPs - if they good for business, they're bad for taxpayers, Ken Davidson, Age
BOF to ban success fees for lobbyists, Sean Nicholls SMH
NSW ALP moves afoot, Sean Nicholls SMH
Hubris & WC Wentworth both missing from opening of NSW Parliament, David Humphries SMH
NSW ALP returns to "chamber of horrors", Andrew Clennell & Geoff Chambers, Telegraph
Woomera opened up to mining companies, Clancy Yeates SMH
60 year ban on commercial access to Woomera ends, Mark Kenny, Advertiser
Cluster bomb campaigners not happy with Rudd Govt, Dan Oakes, Age
"Stefanovic makes an ass of himself mid-air", Holly Byrnes, Advertiser
Will & Kate to drop in sometime this year, AAP/SMH

Canberra weather: 18, sunny, BoM

International:
Osama bin Laden's support amongst Muslims plummeted in recent years, Pew Research Center
Joint special operations - the doctrine, US Special Operations Command
"It's official: Barack Obama is not Jimmy Carter", William J Dobson, New Republic
Pakistan: Honestly, trooly rooly, we did not harbour Osama, Declan Walsh & Ewen MacAskill, Guardian
"After truthers & birthers, deathers?" Joshua Keating, Foreign Policy
"15 Hottest Freshmen: All Summer Long", Harvard Crimson

TUESDAY

Newspoll: Coalition leads 2PP 53-47%, Dennis Shanhan, Australian
"Labor continues harping on Abbott's carping", Dennis Shanahan, Australian
Abbottabad IT consultant unwittingly live tweets Osama hit, SMH
"bin Laden's hunters came out of the night", Amanda Hodge, Australian
A bullet to the head did for him, AFP/Australian
Mission succeeded despite helicopter crash, Paul Toohey, Herald Sun
"A great blow against terrorism", Julia Gillard, Herald Sun
How the CIA tracked him down, Matt Apuzzo, AP/Courier Mail
bin Laden's body dumped in Indian Ocean, Steve Pennells, West Australian
"Bin Laden killed thousands of people", David Penberthy, The Punch
DNA tests prove it was him, AP/Australian
It's justice for vics of 9/11 & Bali bombing, John Howard, Australian
Obama: Justice has been done, Simon Mann SMH
It's a big confidence jolt for US, Peter Hartcher SMH
The implications for the US, Pakistan & Afghanistan, William Maley, Australian
"The war on terror isn't over just yet", Peter Leahy, Telegraph
"The man, not the movement, is dead", Daniel Flitton, Age
Killing, not capture, preferable for both sides, Clive Williams, Age
"An emphatic punctuation point" in war against extremism, Shahram Akbarzadeh, Age
Independent al-Qaeda franchises mean war will go on, Carl Ungerer, Age
"Indonesia predicts reprisals against Western targets", Tom Allard SMH
"The months ahead may be rocky", Christopher Kremmer SMH
On Abbottabad (where I went to boarding school), Gerry Carman SMH
Osama's early years, John-thor Dahlburg & Alex Rodriguez SMH
"A life dedicated to extremism", Graeme Leech, Australian
US Ambo to NZ fears it's an Islamic militant breeding ground, AAP/Herald Sun
Why the RBA won't raise rates, Ian Verrender SMH
US110c Australian dollar is affecting budget framing, Peter Martin, Age
High $A pounds RBA profits - no dividends likely for years, David Uren, Australian
"Melbourne house price fall largest since GFC", Felicity Williams, Herald Sun
Gillard biz schmoozefest at Kirribilli tomorrow night, Sid Maher & Lauren Wilson, Australian
"Carbon tax exemptions set a dangerous precedent", Terry McCrann, Herald Sun
Tanner lacks self-awareness & willingness to take responsibility, Gerard Henderson SMH
Family Court CJ Bryant warns govt over family law change, Patricia Karvelas, Australian
Toowoomba bishop done over by Vatican acted strongly against abusive teachers, Michael McKenna, Australian
Vatican sacking of Bishop Morris "heavy-handed" - Frank Brennan, Tess Livingstone, Australian
Gang of right-wing Catholics did in nice Bishop Morris, Kristin Shorten & Brooke Baskin, Courier Mail
"Catholic Church: A cult that makes you 'pray, pay, obey'", The Punch
Rann orders ALP to cut ties with MP on child porn charges, Michael Owen, Australian
"Domestic violence is the number one cause of homelessness", Jessica Irvine SMH
Della sides with Belinda Neal over Kate Neill at AVO hearing, Matt Buchanan SMH
Teacher bonus will divide staff, not help students, Anna Patty SMH
Stanford prof: NAPLAN approach doesn't work - US dumped it, Justine Ferrari, Australian
Labor is behaving recklessly in the health portfolio, Peter Dutton, The Punch
O'Connor to toughen privacy laws after Sony breach, Asher Moses SMH
Photios, Peter Collins emerge as NSW Govt lobbyists, Phillip Coorey SMH
Chinese execs told Gillard of frustrations with approvals, regulations, John Garnaut SMH
"All-female army unit lures 'red' tourists", AFP/Age
Paul Allen bio: I was the ideas guy at Microsoft, not Bill, Ed Pilkington, Age
Mahler to restore SSO to the black, Wendy Frew SMH
I still want a republic, Natasha Stott Despoja, The Punch

Canberra weather: 17, a little rain, BoM

International:
"Osama Bin Laden Dead", Barack Obama, whitehouse.org
"Quality of Life: India vs China", Amartya Sen NYRB
The British monarchy actually...works, Simon Jenkins, Prospect
"The politics of gardening" (& a rad pic of Churchill with a turf mohawk), George McKay, Independent
"Will Facebook ever drive eCommerce?" Sucharita Mulpuru, Forrester
"Anyone can be a runner", Sarah Lorge Butler, Runner's World

MONDAY

"Kevin Rudd spins a tale of political renewal", Simon Benson, Daily Telegraph
Rudd wins a seat on UN's Libya panel, Daniel Flitton, Age
Gaddafi children killed in airstrike: report, Daniel Flitton, Age
Rudd govt undermined global cluster bomb ban, Phillip Dorling, Age
We must do more to ban cluster bombs, Paul Barratt, Age
Prime Minister returns from overseas today, Simon Benson, Daily Telegraph
MPs report a "personal" dislike of PM in electorate, Phillip Coorey SMH
Gillard is a woman & some people still have a problem with that, Malcolm Farr, The Punch
Lindsay Tanner: of course Cabinet was a hotbed of rivalry, Lauren Wilson, Australian
Do we flip-flopping voters even know what we want? Robert MacDonald, Courier-Mail
ABS statistics undermine PM's jobless claims, Peter Martin, Age
Treasurer gives a Budget sneak peek into good jobs numbers, Michael Harvey, Herald Sun
Swan: I won't pull any Budget stunts, Wayne Swan, Australian
Budget will forecast jobless rate of 4.5%, Michelle Grattan, Age
Treasury warns of boom-fuelled inflation, David Uren, Australian
Wages are the focus of RBA's scrutiny, David Uren, Australian
Volatile dollar more influential than carbon tax: Swan, Lauren Wilson, Australian
BCA wants the dollar brought to heel, David Uren, Australian
Kimberley poised to host $30 billion gas development, Debbie Guest, Australian
Coal-commissioned poll finds carbon tax not popular, Steven Scott, Courier-Mail
Paul Howes has not given up hope on special treatment for steel, Michelle Grattan, Age
Govt, coalition bidding war on tough detainee policy, Kirsty Needham, Age
Most failed asylum claims are overturned, Paul Maley & Paige Taylor, Australian
"Asylum seeker crimes go unpunished", Katherine Danks et al, Daily Telegraph
Some very tough words on asylum-seeker "criminals", Alan Howe, Herald Sun
Labor made this asylum seeker mess, in opposition, Amanda Vanstone, Age
People smugglers have got this govt sussed, Greg Sheridan, Australian
Seriously, take Scott Morrison seriously, Peter van Onselen, Australian
Happy May Day for yesterday, Ged Kearney, The Punch
"Don't kowtow to China now", Paul Dibb, Australian
A voice against NAPLAN testing from the US, Anna Patty SMH
We are too smug for our own good, Robert Manne, Age
Qld unions threaten to vote LNP, Greg Stolz, Courier-Mail
ACT budget tomorrow will be savage, Noel Towell, Canberra Times
Defence could make it harder to find a GP in Canberra, Breanna Tucker, Canberra Times
NSW Libs, not just NSW, need some transparency too, Paul Sheehan SMH
Judge will head inquiry into NSW power sale, but it's Not The Royal Commission, Sean Nicholls SMH
BOF won't rule out more power asset sales, Andrew Clennell, Daily Telegraph
Nick Greiner's plans as NSW's Mr Fixit, Andrew Clennell, Daily Telegraph
Bob Carr: govt should not fund chaplains in schools, Jenny Dillon, Daily Telegraph
Injury rate in NSW childcare is alarming, Natasha Wallace SMH
Childcare complaints make scary reading too, Natasha Wallace SMH
Toowoomba bishop quits after row with Vatican, Brooke Baskin, Courier-Mail
Actually it could be a very big unfair dismissal case with the Vatican, Tess Livingstone & Amanda Gearing, Australian
Hopefully the ABC will keep its govt TV contract today, Michael Bodey, Australian
Paul Whittaker's plans for the Tele, Caroline Overington, Australian
Media diary, Caroline Overington, Australian
Cancer council strengthens warning against drinking, Julie Robotham SMH
Don't let Manning Clarke off the hook, Ross Fitzgerald, Australian
Barack Obama is one funny President, AP/NYT
Wills & Kate get back to work in Wales, Lucy Carne, Herald Sun
Nine gets its first gold gong in 15 years, Adam Carey, Age
Hills hoists in the sunrise, Harriet Alexander SMH

Canberra weather: 16, rain at times, BoM

Best from the Weekend:
The national wage bill, Laurie Oakes, Herald Sun
Labor hell: Carbon, Kevin & the Greens, Dennis Atkins, Courier Mail
Tanner: No, je ne regrette rien ("yet"), Michelle Grattan, Age
Winter, Alice Springs' silent policeman, Katharine Murphy, Age
Male doctors four times more likely to be charged with misconduct than women, AAP/Courier Mail
Fitzgibbons charges to top of world surf rankings after Taranaki win, Trevor McKewen SMH

International:
"Nuclear accidents respect no borders", Ban Ki-Moon, China Daily
Trump flayed alive by Obama, Seth Meyers, at Washington Correspondents' Dinner, Helen Cooper NYT
In post-partum triumph, Obama mocks The Donald - in front of him, AP/WSJ
"Brixton catches royal wedding bug", Hugh Muir, Guardian
Harvard comes out as BGLTQ friendly, Nadia L Farjood & Alice EM Underwood, Harvard Crimson
"STD" - speed, timing & distance is everything in boxing and in life, Barbara Bayer, Japan Times

FRIDAY

Paul Whittaker gets the best job in Australian journalism, Telegraph
My beer-fuelled survey of the microbreweries of online media, Annabel Crabb, ABC Online
Look who's turned up like a bad smell at the royal wedding, Phillip Coorey & Leesha McKenny SMH
WHO: Fags, grog & obesity now kill more people than infectious diseases, Julia Medew, Age
IMF: When US gets a cold, Australia no longer gets the flu, Colin Brinsden, West Australian
IMF: Don't waste the mining boom, David Uren, Australina
IMF: Use mining boom cash to fund looming wrinklies boom, Shane Wright, West Australian
"Blow-out in budget deficit to $50bn", Laura Tingle & Adrian Rollins AFR
"Quick! To the fiscal bunker!" Malcolm Farr, The Punch
As US prints money, $A soars to US109c+, Clancy Yeates, Age
The inflation problem is potential, not actual, Jessica Irvine SMH
Opposition to upset some Shorten financial planner reforms, Jen Rosenberg SMH
Crean: Budget will address skill shortages, Michelle Grattan, Age
Doha Round DOA, David Uren, Australian
Tanner confession: I never left student politics, ABC Online
In which I reissue my invitation to the PM to visit Alice Springs together, Tony Abbott, Telegraph
Abbott on the Intervention, Chris Uhlmann, 7.30 ABC-TV
Tony in the dust with the elders, Leo Shanahan, Australian
Cyclist finds abandoned baby. Welfare agency returns him to neglectful family. Conor Byrne, NT News
Darwin mayor disses the Alice's "Mulga Curtain" mentality, Ellie Turner, NT News
Langton, Mundine dismiss legitimacy of Aboriginal Congress, Australian
Evans didn't consult Macklin on Behrendt appointment, Patricia Karvelas, Australian
Mission Australia chief tells welfare groups to harden up, Phillip Coorey SMH
Mission Australia chief: Stop whingeing about disability welfare reforms, Sue Dunlevy, Australian
Ex-bishop expresses regret for treatment of young people, Leesha McKenny SMH
Ramos-Horta: "We will not agree to...an asylum seeker processing centre", Lindsay Murdoch, Age
"Asylum seeker muddle worsens for a government on the slide", Michelle Grattan, Age
Boats: Trying to please both sides has pleased no-one, Dennis Shanahan, Australian
Poor Chris Bowen... Dennis Atkins, Courier Mail
NSW Police ready to restore order in Villawood but Feds won't let them in, Joe Hildebrand, Telegraph
"Opposition digs in on migration law", Kirsty Needham, Age
Business won't publicly back coalition climate policy, Adam Morton & Tom Arup, Age
Windsor to BHP: Where do you stand on carbon tax? Siobhain Ryan, Australian
Oakeshott's carbon decision to be evidence-based, Amos Aikman, Australian
"Where are jobs in carbon plan?" Tony Maher, Australian
Indies support trusts crackdown, Lauren Wilson & Siobhain Ryan, Australian
Young Bjelke-Petersen unhappy LNP no longer values his name, Jamie Walker, Australian
"Being Premier is not easy..." Andrew Clennell, Telegraph
Roxon, Skinner meet on NSW health issues, Kate Sikora, Telegraph
Healthcare is now SA's biggest employer, Cameron England, Advertiser
Monash dean says Melbourne Model has worked well - for Monash, Sarah-Jane Collins, Age
Let's hope Gonski comes up with a decent new schools funding plan, Brian Croke, Australian
Crean, Baillieu argue over flood money, AAP/West Australian
Underground vacuum rubbish removal system planned for Melbourne CBD, Nick Leys, Herald Sun
SA ALP disappears disgraced minister from websites, Michael Owen, Australian
Industry group says internet shopping could cost 50,000 jobs over 5y, John McCarthy, Courier Mail
"NBN chiefs silent on (non-existent) scandal at former employer", Anthony Klan, Australian
Rear admiral defends RAN culture, Dan Oakes, Age
Catastrophic US tornadoes kill 280 people, AFP/SMH
Newsflash: US President was born in...America! Barrie Cassidy, ABC Online
America's legal shame lingers on at Gitmo, Richard Ackland SMH
"The depraved universe of the UN", Ted Lapkin, Age
Why has there been no serious attempt to reform bigoted royal laws? Geoffrey Robertson, Age
Royal wedding weakens Aussies' republican resolve, Peter Wilson, Australian
Australian Liz Loh-Taylor wins at Sony World Photography Awards, Herald Sun
Mad Bastards, Jim Schembri, Age
First Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows Part II trailer, Telegraph
Julia's surprise role at THAT wedding, David Knight, Polliefillers
"Chooks the new reality stars", AAP/West Australian
Live eggcam, Sunny Queen Farms

Canberra weather: 19, partly cloudy, BoM

International:
The Donald: "I would be the best golfer of any President", Tim Rosaforte, Golf Digest
LJ trims 2012 Seattle Storm season to help Opals win Olympic gold, Jayda Evans, Seattle Times
"Thinking outside the canvas", Roberta Smith NYT
"Where does the pride in British hearts come from?" Zhang Yanbing & Hua Xiuping, China Daily
The world's last typewriter manufacturer has just 500 left in stock, Christopher Williams, Telegraph
Medvedev attacks "Potemkin village" dodge ups before pols' visits, Reuters/Moscow Times
Mitzvah tanks on parade in a Manhatten street near you, Gabe Johnson & Tamir Elterman NYT

THURSDAY

Chinese warships could be visiting our ports this year, John Garnaut SMH
Even a slow Chinese economy will drive our boom: BHP chief, John Garnaut, Age
So how about a carbon tax break then: exporters try it on, Michael Sainsbury, Australian
Treasurer insists steel will be part of carbon tax, despite AWU, Phillip Coorey SMH
"Greens push for electricity reforms", Sid Maher, Australian
PM's "extreme" mud sticks to the Greens, Michelle Grattan, Age
Lindsay Tanner: I could not have beat the Greens, George Megalogenis, Australian
PM met Chinese president Hu Jintao yesterday, Lateline/ABC Online
PM's Asian tour has achieved little other than pictures, Daniel Flitton, Age
Actually it has been a modest success, Andrew Shearer, Australian
Chinese investors want faster results, Michael Sainsbury, Australian
Ports to be hit by strikes as pay talks fail, Ewin Hannan, Australian
Gillard to Waterhouse: Of course I wasn't thinking about clothes, Simon Benson, Daily Telegraph
Gai shows her true colours & they're not pretty, Simon Benson, Herald Sun
Fruit, petrol push inflation to new high, Peter Martin SMH
Rate rise is back on the agenda, David Uren, Australian
Point the finger at bananas, Natasha Bita, Australian
Anglican Church says cut migrants, dump baby bonus, John Masunauskas, Herald Sun
AWU growth in members truly is amazingly unbelievable, Royce Millar & Ben Schneiders, Age
Victoria accuses feds of welshing (ouch) on flood money, Josh Gordon, Age
Sinodinos to head the NSW Libs: no more columns, then? Phillip Coorey SMH
BOF's own auditor fails to find Labor's black hole (a big one, anyway), Matt Wade SMH
Nope, no book-cooking by NSW Labor, Sean Nicholls SMH
Abbott says listen to clubs on pokie limits, Richard Willingham, Age
"Coalition stance on pokies has nothing to do with pokies", Nick Xenophon, The Punch
Asylum seekers are a no-win portfolio for Chris Bowen, Dennis Atkins, Courier-Mail
Doug Cameron has a solution for asylum seekers: "pedal harder", Michelle Grattan, Age
Australia pays for one asylum seeker ship, leaving Libya, Richard Willingham, Age
Trusts crackdown may hit crossbench MPs, Siobhain Ryan & Lanai Vasek, Australian
So much for the boom if you're sick, Cathy O'Leary, West Australian
PBS is unlikely to get much fatter in this year's budget, Andrew Tillett, West Australian
DFAT tells sick stranded tourist to raise money on Facebook, Henrietta Cook, Canberra Times
Private schools worried by Garrett's reform talk, Dan Harrison, Age
But Catholic schools want reform, Anna Patty SMH
Macklin insists she will deliver indigenous reform & results, Patricia Karvelas, Australian
Abbott is visiting Alice Springs, Leo Shanahan, Australian
Financial advisers really worried by Shorten's resolve on fees, Clancy Yeates, Age
Shorten has got it right on fees, John Durie, Australian
Ombudsman worries about welfare crackdown, Patricia Karvelas, Australian
Here's a real reform: ban all handguns, Rebecca Peters SMH
We're asking the wrong questions about carbon tax, Gary Johns, Australian
Do Optus iPhones work in the city? Joe Hildebrand, Daily Telegraph
Fat cows are a problem in Indonesia, AAP/Weekly Times
Victoria should think big, Steve Bracks, Age
Cars to be banished from Swanston St, again, Jason Dowling, Age
Vogel award winner takes on Melbourne's founding father, Jason Steger, Age
Phillip Adams boycotts his own biography, Sally Jackson, Australian
Head of free world feels forced to show his birth certificate, Bloomberg/SMH
Royals ban the Chaser & upends Aunty's coverage, Michael Idato SMH
Chas: we didn't plan four hours of Princess Di jokes, Lateline/ABC Online
It's OK to watch (Kate & Wills), Ross Cameron SMH
Footy hijabs the next big thing for AFL, Sally Zou, Age

Canberra weather: 18, partly cloudy, BoM

International:
US Fed chair says nothing but it's still big news, Floyd Norris NYT
"The dollar is in a swoon no matter what Bernanke does", Robert Lenzner, Forbes
French teens can get their own contraception account - at school, Sophie Pilgrim, France24
Many reasons not to support Sarah Palin, but not this creepy campaign, Megan Carpentier, Guardian
Corgi eats NZ PM for lunch, Andrea Vance, Dominion Post
What will Will wear? Melissa Whitworth, Telegraph

WEDNESDAY

Gillard sees Red in Beijing, Matthew Franklin, Australian
Australia & China, happy together, John Garnaut SMH
Arbib: Robbo should emulate Abbott, AAP/ Australian
China: Mathieson should emulate Prince Phillip, Rowan Callick, Australian
Gai Waterhouse: Gillard should emulate someone stylish, Telegraph
Gillard strolls the Chinese red carpet, Simon Benson, Telegraph
"China laughs off human rights concerns", Philip Dorling SMH
Lavish reception but cold shoulder on human rights, Adam Gartrell, AAP/West Australian
What about the rights of women & Catholics in Britain's succession laws? Ray Cassin, Age
"Elites cling to the monarchy, real people want a republic", David Donovan, The Punch
Great pic of PM with naval honour guard (& a defence story), Simon Benson, Telegraph
Gillard endows Australian chair at Beijing University, Michael Sainsbury, Australian
Fewer Chinese students to trigger Macquarie fiscal crisis, Michael Sainsbury & Verity Edwards, Australian
The "baffling national failure" of why we can't train enough of our own skilled workers, Matt Wade SMH
Has righteous Paul Howes been padding his numbers? Ben Schneiders & Royce Millar SMH
Budget to target family trusts, Michael Harvey, Courier Mail
Watch out, kids - Budget trustbusters are coming for you, Shane Wright, West Australian
Smith may empower Afghan diggers with interview rights, Andrew Probyn SMH
Gillard Govt takes another leaf from Howard asylum seeker policy, Michelle Grattan SMH
"Bowen gets tough with asylum seeker protests" Phillip Coorey SMH
When will ADF get tough on drunks? Check this video... Aaron Langmaid, Telegraph
Abbott slips into the budgie smugglers with AFP at Xmas Is, Paige Taylor, Australian
"Labor's asylum-seeker policy is completely hostage to events", Paul Kelly, Australian
Detention centre population: 500 two years ago, 7000 today, John Masanauskas, Herald Sun
TPVs - "inhumane" when Howard did them but okay now apparently, Andrew Bolt, Telegraph
"Tough talking fails to end rooftop madness", Alison Rehn & Katherine Danks, Telegraph
"Fresh rooftop protest by asylum seekers despite crackdown", Matt Johnston, Herald Sun
Tucker deportation case reveals Migration Act problems, Claire Bongiorno, Age
Alleged Bali mastermind may never be charged, Paul Maley & Peter Alford, Australian
Downer, Hicks trade verbal blows, Phillip Coorey & Yuko Narushima SMH
How bin Laden got away, Jason Burke SMH
"London mosques train terrorists", John Zubrzycki, Australian
The curate's egg that is Gitmo, Giles Whittell, Australian
Labor shouldn't pay Wilkie's pokies policy ransom, Steve Ciobo, The Punch
Macklin, Mundine at odds over Indigenous approach, Patricia Karvelas, Australian
Two years on, govt hasn't responded to environment law review, Tom Arup SMH
Garrett flags significant change to school funding policy, Justine Ferrari, Australian
Post-grad students would like academic careers, Jill Rowbotham, Australian
TEQSA to steamroll remaining state role in higher ed, Brendan Sheehan, Australian
NYU looking to lease Strickland House for Australian ops, Kelsey Munro SMH
Wonderful yank donates Picasso for Sydney Uni to sell, SMH
There are problems with the AusAID scholarship program, Markus Mannheim, Age
The number of people missing Job Network interviews is rising, Matt Johnston, Herald Sun
Retirement incomes policy needs renovating, Henry Ergas, Australian
Higher resource prices may offset disaster revenue hit, Peter Martin & Katharine Murphy, Age
Origin chief wants a better carbon tax compo deal, Mathew Murphy, Age
"Wayne's world", Peter Costello SMH
Carers can now take out their own workers' comp, AAP/SMH
Chief of Delhi Commonwealth games arrested on fraud charges, Tom Reilly, Age
Packer & Murdoch come off on top in tv footy deals, Roy Masters SMH
The NBN champions, Clancy Yeates SMH
Cloud computing - we're being suckered, John Harris, Age
Hurley: Why I fell for Warnie... Courier Mail
Musos, record labels take copyright case to High Court, Selma Milovanovic, Age
World without oil closer than you think, Steve Hallett & John Wright, Age
Chernobyl still "poisoned to the core", AFP/Age

Canberra weather: 17, partly cloudy, BoM

International:
Want a happier society? Recommit to Enlightenment ideals. Richard Layard, jrf.org.uk
Gender games: How "roster management" is undermining Title IX, Katie Thomas NYT
Managing doco production in dangerous places Part 2, Peter Hamilton, DocumentaryTelevision.com
"China, Australia sign science, tourism deals", Xinhua/China Daily
"Gillard pledges assistance, reliable energy supply", Masami Ito, Japan Times
If you think Chernobyl is cleaned up, you're wrong, Benjamin Bidder, Der Spiegel

THURSDAY

Unnamed SA MP arrested on child porn charges, AAP/West Australian
SA MP charged with four child porn offences, Greg Kelton & Amy Noonan, Advertiser
Charged SA MP described as "prominent", Michael Owen & Verity Edwards, Australian
Buildings alight in protest at Villawood, AAP/SMH
Guards retreat as Villawood burns, Debbie Guest & Lanai Vasek, Australian
A psychiatric assessment of boat people: the conclusion may surprise you, Tanveer Ahmed SMH
At last, mental health gets its bidding war, Phillip Coorey SMH
Budget will include substantial mental health boost, Michelle Grattan, Age
Coalition will announce its own mental health plans today, Sid Maher & Sue Dunlevy, Australian
Therese Rein makes it big in Britain, Peter Wilson, Australian
Negative gearing is target of speculation, once again, Eric Johnston & Mark Hawthorne, Age
Treasurer keeps stressing "short-term revenue weakness", AAP/West Australian
Swan: mining boom has not delivered rivers of gold, Lateline/ABC Online
But China is throwing money at us, claims one economist, David Uren & Siobhain Ryan, Australian
Don't blame us miners, we're doing our bit, Mitch Hooke, Australian
Swan & Costello should both bear some blame, Michael Stutchbury, Australian
"Federal agencies cry poor", Siobhain Ryan, Australian
So much for virtual govt: public servants will spend up to $1.5 billion on flights, Lucy Battersby SMH
Billion-dollar carbon tax breaks delayed for another year, Phillip Coorey SMH
Competitive energy sector helps spread the cost of carbon tax, Eric Knight SMH
"Business backs Labor's carbon tax basics", AFR
Greg Combet prepares to step up, Arthur Sinodinos, Australian
The PM has arrived in Japan, Lateline/ABC Online
Tokyo needs a vote of confidence from a world leader, Simon Benson, Daily Telegraph
PM's lack of experience may help in Asia, John Lee, Australian
"Work safety backlash builds": employers don't like safety laws, Ewin Hannan, Australian
Pokie limits could bust AFL clubs, claims Jeff Kennett, Richard Willingham, Age
Nats leader says no room for Barnaby Joyce in Qld: he'd better talk to LNP, Michael McKenna & Milanda Rout, Australian
Qantas unions ready to strike: no word on when, Andrew Heasley SMH
Elders don't want Cape York on World Heritage list, Sarah Elks, Australian
Indigenous congress rows over joint chair, Patricia Karvelas, Australian
Keith Windschuttle takes on Larissa Behrendt & her family too, Leo Shanahan, Australian
But why on earth mention Mr Behrendt's attractiveness to women? Keith Windschuttle, Australian
Tasmania needs to make heavy cuts to its budget, Nick Clark, Mercury
"What, exactly, is wrong with Adelaide?" Steven Marshall, The Punch
"Marrickville is an anthropological curiosity", Miranda Devine, Herald Sun
Uni SA loses its new research boss to plagiarism, Richard Baker, Age
Uni Wollongong finds its new VC in UK, via CSIRO, Anna Patty SMH
Junior soldiers asked to chip in for boss's gold watch, Dan Oakes SMH
Some thoughts on democracy & intelligence, Elizabeth Farrelly SMH
Packer's buddy liked Paper Giants so much, he bought the sequel, Tim Dick SMH
Tips for the PM from a voice coach: try some singing, Dean Frenkel, Age
Peter Ruehl farewelled, David Humphries SMH
Hundreds mourn AFR columnist, Neil Chenoweth AFR

Canberra weather: 20, possible shower, BoM

International:
The voice of the Vatican goes online, John Hooper, Guardian
Chinese classes are booming, but will they follow fate of Japanese? Chua Chin Hon, Straits Times
The Philadelphia Orchestra is about to file for bankruptcy, David Usborne, Independent
Indonesia's "dynasties" of the near future, Hasyim Widhiarto, Jakarta Post
"Knit your own corgi", Fiona Goble, Guardian

WEDNESDAY

Glyn Davis: Why isn't higher education a national priority? Julie Hare, Australian
Policymakers need a big dose of Aristotelean "practical wisdom", Ross Gittins SMH
Waterlow case: Reform of mental health services & laws would be a start, Louise Hall SMH
Wayne Swan, Maurice Newman warn of precarious economic times... David Uren, Australian
As Standard & Poor's give US a "negative" credit outlook, Brad Norington, Australian
"Ailing America may lose AAA rating", Eric Johnston, Age
Aussie mining industry expansion is going to limit boom time tax take, Michael Stutchbury, Australian
Swan warns: Mining Boom II no tax bonanza, Michelle Grattan, Age
The complexity of welfare payments is crazy. Simplify them. Patrick McClure, Australian
And what about the size of the APS? Julie Novak, Australian
"Dalby company ready to pay $100k for labourers", John McCarthy, Courier Mail
CFMEU official: Tax & jail big carbon polluters, Catherine Hockley, Advertiser
Gillard takes it up to business, union carbon critics, Michelle Grattan, Age
Gillard bags carbon tax fearmongering, Paul Osborne, AAP/West Australian
There are bad portents around the carbon tax policy, Paul Kelly, Australian
Tim Flannery: Clean & green or Mr Corporate? Andrew Bolt, Herald Sun
Crikey got it right yesterday on climate change policy, Terry McCrann, Herald Sun
In which I apply meaningless symbolic tests to the contemporary ALP, Andrew Bolt, Telegraph
Gillard warns of Crackers Keenan Abbott-Joyce leadership team, Michael Harvey, Herald Sun
Greens split in vote to dump Israel boycott, Amos Aikman & Leo Shanahan, Australian
Things got really ugly at Marrickville Council last night, Josephine Tovey SMH
"BDS BS: Labor's infected & the Greens are gangrenous", Eric Abetz, The Punch
"Gillard to touch down in Tokyo", AAP/West Australian
Gillard: I will raise human rights on my China visit, Joe Kelly, Australian
What will Gillard say in China? Hugh White SMH
Legal firm brought in to examine hundreds of ADF abuse claims, Ian McPhedran, Herald Sun
What Smith could learn from the Amazons, Peter McAllister, Australian
Missing defence materiel an explosive problem, Dylan Welch, Age
For or against Intervention, it hasn't protected Aboriginal women & children, Marion Scrymgour SMH
Columnist claims Behrendt tried to get her dumped from newspaper, Patricia Karvelas, Australian
NSW Nats residency rule complicates Joyce's New England bid, Lauren Wilson & Miland Rout, Australian
"Liberals not necessarily jumping for Joyce", Peter Brent, Australian
Nope, the Libs aren't happy at all about Barnaby's southward drift, Phillip Coorey SMN
Barnaby's New England tilt will get Windsor going, Dennis Atkins, Courier Mail
New ALP Nat Sec George Wright looks promising, Ben Packham, Australian
In fact, George Wright is in it to be a winner! Michelle Grattan, Age
Advertiser Poll: Libs lead Rann Labor 60-40% 2PP, Greg Kelton, Advertiser
"Do-nothing (SA) Libs can't wait to win", Greg Kelton, Advertiser
Co-boss of new Aboriginal Congress: One leader is enough, Patricia Karvelas & Amos Aikman, Australian
Langton: Indigenous uni student support centres can be a minus, Andrew Trounson, Australian
New chief scientist Ian Chubb a good appointment, Stephen Matchett, Australian
Chubb to be human shield against science budget cuts, Dan Harrison SMH
Paper on research effort defines problems well but has no answers, Jill Rowbotham, Australian
Medical researchers maintain the budget cut rage... Jill Rowbotham, Australian
As CRCs fear they're in budget firing line (again), Jill Rowbotham, Australian
Qantas' Joyce: We face a "kamikaze" industrial campaign, Geoffrey Thomas, West Australian
Telstra bids to play AFL games live online, James Chessell, Australian
Telstra can see now the game will be about content, Nabila Ahmed, Australian
AJ Brown's Kirby bio is a good read, Michael Shmith, Age
Poker's young, tax free millionaires, Asher Moses, Age
"Todd Carney can't be trusted", Paul Crawley, Telegraph
Beryl Bainbridge's Master Georgie wins posthumous Booker, Reuters, West Australian
Rachel Griffiths to direct her first feature film B Model, Vicky Roach, Telegraph
Jack Thompson in the buff was so cute (in 1972), Andrew Cowell, Telegraph
Aussie art critic Sebastian Smee wins Pulitzer, AFP/Australian

Canberra weather: 20, chance of a thunderstorm, BoM

International:
Check out how men in the US military treat women, Natalie Wilson, Ms. Magazine
"Rep. Speier calls Congress complicit in military rape", Daily Kos
Latest frontier in gay rights fight is...US Christian colleges, Erik Eckholm NYT
Tornadoes force shutdown of nuclear power plants in Virginia, Ewen MacAskill, Guardian
Only the rule of law can save Indonesia (& everywhere else), TM Luthfi Yazid, Japan Times
"The Victorian art of murder", Jonathan Barnes TLS