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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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Joeyboyz replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Slow Moving 🤣
"I agree, look at Bennet last year.
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Bourbon Man replied to SuperEel 22's discussion The injury ward
"That's actually a great idea. Drinkwater is not a great defender and I wouldn't want him at FB but at 6? I think he'd be absolutely ideal!"
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Mallee57 replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Slow Moving 🤣
"Is a good coach based upon the players he has in his roster that justifies him being a good coach and winning with that credible roster OR is a good coach one who even with a weakened roster yet he has the skills, motivation and ability to take what…"
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Mallee57 replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Slow Moving 🤣
"Only sharing what they were saying on NRL 360. Not stirring the pot"
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Prof. Daz replied to Muttman's discussion Marata Niukore officially a Newcastle Knight from 2027.
"Are you sure it was Tuilagi? Tuilagi did not miss any tackles that led to tries. Closest possibilities were Moses' missed tackle (Kini), where Tuilagi was inside Moses but it was not Tuilagi's fault Moses fell off the tackle, and the try where the…"
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Mallee57 replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Slow Moving 🤣
"not according to those on NRL 360 and they were adamant"
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Gaz Nelson replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Slow Moving 🤣
"Managers are like sharks. They smell desperation like blood in the water and are looking to see if Parra will pay overs. "
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KENDOZA replied to Muttman's discussion Marata Niukore officially a Newcastle Knight from 2027.
"I noticed when tuilagi missed a tackle that lead to a try mitch looked at him threw his arms up and said what was that? Tuilagi def said sonething back to him i reckon he said what about your missed tackle that led to a try. Mitch is not a captains…"
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KENDOZA replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Slow Moving 🤣
"Wilson is a bum can't tackle thats why the dogs punted him"
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KENDOZA replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Slow Moving 🤣
"Ba had 11 years mind you. Bit early on ryles."
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KENDOZA replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Slow Moving 🤣
"Seen better wingers then him playing ron massey cup"
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Nightmare Off-Season replied to SuperEel 22's discussion The injury ward
"MW, Kaloamantangi will be 28 to start 2027 season, 32 to start the last season of his 5 year deal.
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LB replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Slow Moving 🤣
"It is all a clique. Brent Read was a defender of Seibold til the end. He lives on the Northern Beaches and is a mate of Seibold's and everything was fine and he is great etc. 
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LB replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Slow Moving 🤣
"Ryles got to 10 wins in 24 games compared to Kearney getting 10 in 42."
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Gucci replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Slow Moving 🤣
"what was BAs win rate at 18 months? Comparing a 10 year career verses 18 months is a joke in itself. Anything to stir the pot."
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Michael W. replied to SuperEel 22's discussion The injury ward
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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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Brett Kenny on 100% Footy

I don't usually watch 100% Footy, but heard Bert was on there tonight so tuned in, didn't miss much if you didn't watch, just some highlights of the 86 GF and a little bit about this coming Sundays game vs Dogs and they will all be there to watch…

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The injury ward

Given the raft of injuries across first grade I thought it best to collate it all together to see where we currently sit. Have sorted it into positions. 1. Iongi 2. Twidle 3. Russell (maybe back this week) 4. Samrani 5. Simonsson 6. Pezet 7. (Moses…

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