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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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Yehez replied to ParramattaLurker's discussion Round 9 Team List v New Zealand Warriors
"Yes and as LB said he'll give you yardage.
I think that's the plan they just wanna ease him in in cup first. 
BTW, do you think having Petrus on the bench in cup means he'll come in and Jezaiah gets tried in the middle?"
2 minutes ago
Yehez replied to ParramattaLurker's discussion Round 9 Team List v New Zealand Warriors
"Ryles famously has never given kids a go. "
3 minutes ago
Hell On Eels replied to Snottie Pimpin's discussion Centres
"Captain,
Sure, three blowout games means our defence after R8, is the worst to date in the competition. No arguments there.
But the comparison with unlimited tackle era and the modern Restart Era is so off the reservation it ain't even a joke.
Like…"
6 minutes ago
Gucci replied to ParramattaLurker's discussion Round 9 Team List v New Zealand Warriors
"We beat the Dogs, Tuesday announcement, "Rip in boys I can get behind this team, we have some great juniors putting in".
Lose to Manly, Tuesday announcement *same team shock horror* "Depressing team, sub out our backs for even slower backs, JR what…"
9 minutes ago
Joel K replied to ParramattaLurker's discussion Round 9 Team List v New Zealand Warriors
"Petrus and Talagi also in the cup team. More excited about that game then the NRL one"
12 minutes ago
The Captain replied to ParramattaLurker's discussion Round 9 Team List v New Zealand Warriors
"Statistically speaking Sutton means a 7% greater chance of us losing compared to all other referees.
So statistically he doesn't hate us, but he doesn't help us.
We may need devine intervention. This Warriors squad is looking good this year."
13 minutes ago
Joel K replied to ParramattaLurker's discussion Round 9 Team List v New Zealand Warriors
"You think he's playing well enough to justify his $950,000 salary?"
14 minutes ago
ParramattaLurker replied to ParramattaLurker's discussion Round 9 Team List v New Zealand Warriors
"Interesting to note both Samrani & Pezet have been named to return from injury through NSW Cup this week. "
17 minutes ago
ParramattaLurker replied to ParramattaLurker's discussion Round 9 Team List v New Zealand Warriors
"Pezet has been named to return from injury via NSW Cup this week. "
17 minutes ago
Zip zip replied to ParramattaLurker's discussion Round 9 Team List v New Zealand Warriors
"Supporters expect some changes, and for the coach to give some young kids a go, especially when the team has been underperforming and poor form from some players. Maybe we'd all like to see Nanva, Teancum Brown and Talataina have a go.
Ryles looks…"
18 minutes ago
CP replied to ParramattaLurker's discussion Round 9 Team List v New Zealand Warriors
"lol Paulo is rubbish...that'll do me"
19 minutes ago
The Badger replied to ParramattaLurker's discussion Round 9 Team List v New Zealand Warriors
"The Warriors forwards will likely kill us. Too big. Too fast. Too good.
However, stranger things have happened, including us beating them in NZ last year."
24 minutes ago
The Captain replied to ParramattaLurker's discussion Round 9 Team List v New Zealand Warriors
"Yes, absolutely if Samrani is ready please bring him in. Kelly has some flashy up-sides but they are far, far outweighed by the downsides."
24 minutes ago
LB replied to ParramattaLurker's discussion Round 9 Team List v New Zealand Warriors
"Samrani will give you the same in terms of yardage."
29 minutes ago
LB replied to ParramattaLurker's discussion Round 9 Team List v New Zealand Warriors
"My god people say it every week, what did you expect?"
29 minutes ago
Parrafan101 replied to ParramattaLurker's discussion Round 9 Team List v New Zealand Warriors
"Paulo was our best forward for the past two weeks, our fault was doing one hit run up the whole game when manly was playing second phase play in the second half. "
39 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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Parra 2027 2028 2029

Our ceiling is prtty limited for these yearsWhat can we really do next year?Not muchEven with a full squad sideEven with Seal Russell leaving (a big big up)Even with One signing8th would be over performing for 2027.Ryles will be either signed or…

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