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Federal Government offers $130b in coronavirus wage subsidies for businesses to pay workers. $1500 per fortnight.

By political correspondent Brett Worthington (ABC NEWS) 

Businesses will receive a fortnightly wage subsidy up to $1,500 per employee as part of a Federal Government bid to prevent millions of people from losing their jobs to the coronavirus pandemic

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36 Replies · Reply by Sir Col "THE NODDY MUSHROOM" Apr 2, 2020
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Drumph and Iran.

Thoughts? Did ol' Donnie Drumph go for the oldest panacea in the failing popularity playbook and start beating the drums of war to distract from impeachment?

Surely the U.S. won't actually go to war against someone who can actually give them a militar

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268 Replies · Reply by Mitchy Jan 13, 2020
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LB replied to LB's discussion 1EE Modern day Eels team: Centres
"Yes, we are looking at players how they played for Parramatta."
47 seconds ago
Acme replied to LB's discussion 1EE Modern day Eels team: Centres
"Tahu for me I'd say.
Are we only considering games played for the Eels?"
37 minutes ago
Stevo replied to Comedian's discussion Great we won the battle but not the war
"Ha I reckon we've just brought oursleves a premiership "
41 minutes ago
Stevo replied to LB's discussion Barnett swap for Lomax
"You defiently wouldnt say NO to a quality player like Barnett and with Matterson on the brink of medical retirement he'd be a great addition"
44 minutes ago
Acme replied to Comedian's discussion Great we won the battle but not the war
"I'd hope the NRL are able to move on quickly and would see it in their best interest to do so. They have not come out of this looking good at all.
It wouldn't surprise me if at some point during the season, they see an opportunity to screw us over…"
46 minutes ago
Doombaby69 replied to Muttman's discussion Eels win in the Supreme Court
"Cool thanks."
50 minutes ago
Zip zip replied to Muttman's discussion Eels win in the Supreme Court
"Parra should sniff around for Campbell Graham. Quality centre and Bunnies surely are as tight as with their cap"
1 hour ago
LB replied to Muttman's discussion Eels win in the Supreme Court
"No they offered $750k transfer fee. Dave Riccio jumped ship that $300k he understood why we rejected it, but felt $750k was ridiculous. Ummmm $350k, nor $750k nor any money helps us onfield."
1 hour ago
LB replied to Comedian's discussion Great we won the battle but not the war
"Can it happen? Sure. Will it? Well.....NRL fans are on our side, they will want Melbourne losing. Dud calls and fans will know what is going on."
1 hour ago
Doombaby69 replied to Muttman's discussion Eels win in the Supreme Court
"Lachlan Harper is reporting that Storm offered a transfer fee of $750k for Lomax. Is that total bull dust??? I though it was around 300k. "
1 hour ago
Poppa replied to Comedian's discussion Great we won the battle but not the war
"Well put Kenny Power, as soon as people get over the 'inferiority complex" that seem to go hand in hand with Parra supporters the better.
The reality is that Parra were born to be a powerhouse and its only through this complex we find ourselves…"
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Clayton replied to Muttman's discussion Eels win in the Supreme Court
"Outstanding comment "
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Ghost Fromdapast replied to Muttman's discussion Eels win in the Supreme Court
"Zac Lomax spotted at Rebel Sports buying up Table Tennis and Golf gear !
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1 hour ago
Blue Eel replied to Comedian's discussion Great we won the battle but not the war
"The NRL may just be grateful we agreed to settle the case before airing the dirty laundary. We didn't have to settle out of court and could of put them on the stand under cross examination. They owe us big time me thinks."
2 hours ago
Johnny Suede replied to Blue Eel's discussion The last of the BA Era.
"Won't go to Melbourne but will end in Super League "
2 hours ago
Kenny Power replied to Comedian's discussion Great we won the battle but not the war
"Seriously where do people get these thoughts from. There would be criminal charges if they did such things .. with all the betting done on the game they would be goners "
2 hours ago
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Keaon done deal

As of Thursday, December 11, 2025, South Sydney Rabbitohs forwardKeaon Koloamatangi has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Parramatta Eels, but it is not yet officially announced by the clubs.  Soon to be announced.

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1EE Modern day Eels team: Centres

Thank you everyone for voting on Wingers.The Fijian flyer won unanimously while Eric Grothe Jr. and Luke Burt tied. The tiebreak will come at a later date as we could have one on the bench.Now onto Centres.https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GDDW2PW1.…

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2 Replies · Reply by LB 47 seconds ago
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Barnett swap for Lomax

Now Lomax deal to Melbourne is dead, for now, there media circles swirling that Parramatta could use Lomax to try and acquire Barnett. Sending the incumbent NSW Origin Winger to New Zealand in exchange for the NSW Prop Barnet.Is it a fair trade? On…

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