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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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35 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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CarloEEL2 replied to CarloEEL2's discussion Hilarious stuff on Fox
"Yeh 
he did seem esp nervous "
10 minutes ago
Acme replied to CarloEEL2's discussion Hilarious stuff on Fox
"Exactly.
To be fair, he's young and possibly went "off script" a bit, trying to be funny in an informal interview."
17 minutes ago
Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 replied to Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐's discussion Start Walking ?? Crazy times coming
"Australia's fuel excise is a federal tax on petrol and diesel, currently sitting at over 50 cents per litre (52.6 cpl as of early 2026
You think you're government is bad
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20 minutes ago
LB replied to CarloEEL2's discussion Hilarious stuff on Fox
"Yeah i can understant that. He could have said got a great opportunity to develop my game while the club develops their juniors. Or a season to play with Rylesy or Mitch."
23 minutes ago
Acme replied to CarloEEL2's discussion Hilarious stuff on Fox
"Yeah! He definitely didn't appreciate that comment.
Pretty silly thing to say. I haven't warmed to guy in any way. I usually come around to players joining from other clubs, but with Jonah, nothing.... "
40 minutes ago
Coryn Hughes replied to Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐's discussion Start Walking ?? Crazy times coming
"Our fuel is heavily taxed 44% of the pump price goes straight into the government coffers.Even then the oil companies are still making money hand over fist."
1 hour ago
CarloEEL2 replied to CarloEEL2's discussion Hilarious stuff on Fox
"Did you see Moses face when pezet said I had to find somewhere to play footy ??
it was almost imperceptible but he didn't rate it 🤔
which is what I would expect from our captain 🙌🏻🙌🏻"
1 hour ago
Acme replied to CarloEEL2's discussion Hilarious stuff on Fox
"Best part was how seriously Kelma was taking his job!
Maybe once word gets around, we'll be able to attract some big name signings with the offer of a free haircut. Gotta use everything at our disposal right?"
1 hour ago
Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 replied to Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐's discussion Start Walking ?? Crazy times coming
"Not here Coryn.  It was $1.60 in Sydney for 98.  Now $ 2.70
You nz boys paying crazy money "
1 hour ago
Mallee57 replied to Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐's discussion Start Walking ?? Crazy times coming
"Yep, your correct with those dates etc... Do think however that the children of those who had their parents go through WW2 or the Great Depression would have been brought up on a tight budget and to appreciate the simple things of life? Just a…"
1 hour ago
Hector Bob Down replied to LB's discussion 1EE All-time Eels team: Wingers
"Now they were hard hard men .I think from memory they were Nth of England coal miners and the like hey Dave"
2 hours ago
Poppa replied to Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐's discussion Start Walking ?? Crazy times coming
"That was some admission Daz, I am amazed this has gotten through. 
Full marks to Bluey for putting the context so simply and correctly, no marks for you for not letting the facts spoil "your story" 
This blog should be closed now because it belies…"
2 hours ago
Poppa replied to LB's discussion 1EE All-time Eels team: Wingers
"Billy Boston, I remember him Bobbie, he was on the 62 English tour that the Poms won, the last one I think. Poms won first two tests (they were  great side) Aussies the third with Ken Irvine (makeshift kicker) kicking the conversion from the side…"
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Prof. Daz replied to Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐's discussion Start Walking ?? Crazy times coming
"Hi Blue Eel, my first question is whether you think I had not anticipated someone might ask about Kurnell? Did I leave Kurnell off deliberately? Hell yes. 
Now if more folks were inspired to pay attention to history like you have done I would not…"
2 hours ago
Hector Bob Down replied to LB's discussion 1EE All-time Eels team: Wingers
"Im glad you realise that . It was okay in the 50s and 60s as well"
3 hours ago
Hector Bob Down replied to LB's discussion 1EE All-time Eels team: Wingers
"I agree with that summation . I'll throw another winger that was a reat moster and hard bastard of a winger Pops wasn't an Aussie but big pommie bastard named Billy Boston . Remember seeing him run over the top of one Keith Barnes . "
3 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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14 Replies · Reply by Poppa Jan 9
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PARRAMATTA EELS 1986

I know its early ...but Penrith at them moment remind me so much of the Eels that won everything in 86 after a lacklustre 85 where we lost to Saints in the Prelim .....Gosh they will be hard to beat this year Penrith ...

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