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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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Comedian replied to Hell On Eels's discussion Game Day Blog R9 v Warriors: The Chase For Consistency (Tuilagi starts, Guymer and Brown on bench)
"I think eels will win. Teams that can move the ball like titans and manly that move the ball wll worry eels. But 6 agains will dictate utcome
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27 seconds ago
EA replied to Eels95's discussion Cup observations
"If Kelly makes his usual errors, Samrani will take his spot next week. Samrani was strong "
4 minutes ago
EA replied to Eels95's discussion Cup observations
"😂😂 fair enough. Hopefully eels get a game off nsw cup on fox soon so you can watch a game live or on replay to see some of these kids "
5 minutes ago
CarloEEL2 replied to Hell On Eels's discussion Game Day Blog R9 v Warriors: The Chase For Consistency (Tuilagi starts, Guymer and Brown on bench)
"Glad I just got back from holidays today and I'm still in drinking mode 
I'm gonna need it 
my claim to fame - I used to help babysit the Websters so if anyone is going to beat us 
happy it's a Carlo boy like Andrew 😎"
6 minutes ago
Coryn Hughes replied to Eels95's discussion Cup observations
"Nah we don't get the game here and I've really only got time to watch nrl side with these grand kids that get dumped on me most weekends 😂 "
10 minutes ago
Joel K replied to Hell On Eels's discussion Game Day Blog R9 v Warriors: The Chase For Consistency (Tuilagi starts, Guymer and Brown on bench)
"We are going to let Moses dominate the ball today
Let's see what he can do"
11 minutes ago
Coryn Hughes replied to LB's discussion Jack de Belin open to PNG move.
"😂 
Parramatta Eels equals the transit lounge for players come and go as they please.
You don't even care that he's leaving but you better have answers as replacements that's the question."
13 minutes ago
Yehez replied to LB's discussion Jack de Belin open to PNG move.
"I wouldn't mind De Belin being our NSW Cup captain in 2027 especially if we lose some of our forwards because of how many of them are developing. Play a Dan Keir role. "
15 minutes ago
EA replied to Eels95's discussion Cup observations
"Did you watch the game?
Apparently Richie was dropped for attitude rather than injury. Just a rumour but yeah"
16 minutes ago
Graham polkinghorne replied to Hell On Eels's discussion Game Day Blog R9 v Warriors: The Chase For Consistency (Tuilagi starts, Guymer and Brown on bench)
"Warriors will put a score on us today."
18 minutes ago
Blue Eel replied to Hell On Eels's discussion Game Day Blog R9 v Warriors: The Chase For Consistency (Tuilagi starts, Guymer and Brown on bench)
"Ryles - pregame interview, talking about learning our lessons, and the need to hold the ball and get to the end of sets. Believes that Junior Paulo has been the most consistent forward this year, and Moretti is getting better  charging forwardand…"
18 minutes ago
Coryn Hughes replied to Eels95's discussion Cup observations
"Petrus sounds like the real deal EA
Honourable mention to Talagi & Talataina
Parra need outside backs badly.I'm almost ready to put the line through Richard Penisini he can't seem to beat the injury bug if he's getting it at lower level I don't see…"
22 minutes ago
BEM replied to LB's discussion Jack de Belin open to PNG move.
"He can go now."
23 minutes ago
BEM replied to Hell On Eels's discussion Game Day Blog R9 v Warriors: The Chase For Consistency (Tuilagi starts, Guymer and Brown on bench)
"Cricket score incoming.
Warriors 52 Parra 8"
24 minutes ago
BEM replied to LB's discussion Caption this
"I'm proud of the boys.
They did good.
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27 minutes ago
EA replied to LB's discussion Jack de Belin open to PNG move.
"I can see Bai, Petrus, JDB, Coates brothers (the spelling) all going to PNG. Lachlan Lam from SL as the 14. All PNG heritage.  "
27 minutes 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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Cup observations

Just a few observations from my perspective. It was a great win. Especially considering that our 2 starting wingers didn't finish the first half and Lorenzo didn't play the 2nd half.NegativesPenisini can't string back to back games…

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8 Replies · Reply by EA 4 minutes ago
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Jack de Belin open to PNG move.

Parramatta Lock Jack de Belin is open to a move to the PNG Chiefs in 2028. The former St. George Illawarra Lock forward signed a one year deal with the Eels that includes a club option for 2027. de Belin has had a rough start for the Eels, starting…

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8 Replies · Reply by Coryn Hughes 13 minutes ago
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