Saturday, April 26th, 2014 |
… and somehow he still managed to go broke, owing heaps. In other matters, Mayor Mullet is at it again, talking up the success of a council measure she had actually voted against. Rupert Murdoch out of this world? There’s evidence. The importance of the name of the place where we live – Townsville may… View full story »
Thursday, April 24th, 2014 |
Whatever happened to all those fuel tanks jettisoned over Vietnam? Now you know. ……………………………. Sorry ladies, but it’s kinda funny. Language is such a tricky thing, can mean anything. Witness this exchange been Bazza O Bill C. shortly after Hillary had taken a nasty fall and had concussion. ………………. After 20 years together, my… View full story »
Saturday, April 19th, 2014 |
Also, how they get you to read crap – the industry calls it ‘click bait’, The Magpie reports on the rise and rise of what is better described as ‘prick-tease publishing’. And The Astonisher causes a social media firestorm over a ‘sexist’ headline … Bentley gets on the turps with Bazza O’Farrell – that and all… View full story »
Saturday, April 12th, 2014 |
The pitfalls of periodicals: some unfortunate timing for Herbert’s Dumbo Jumbo Jones … and we take another squizz at the comings, goings and general staff reshuffle down at the Daily Astonisher. Also a look at a some new words floating around, that although rare or newly minted, have immediately found homes . Plus Bentley does it… View full story »
Saturday, April 5th, 2014 |
Also, some fond and maybe facetious farewells from the Astonisher – major staff changes apparently in train at the paper, with some departures, some arrivals and musical chairs in some editorial positions … also, gunnin’ for Gavin … failed Townsville entertainment industry entrepreneur Gavin Thompson has declared himself bankrupt, saying he has just one single dollar… View full story »