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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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Adam Magrath replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Metcalf Dragons bound.
"I doubt he would uproot his entire professional life to be our GM. I can't think of a single realistic reason why this would happen. He seems happy with his life as is."
7 minutes ago
LB replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Metcalf Dragons bound.
"AE, i actually do not mind that pick. Being close to Ryles if a spot was to open up is a realistic option."
21 minutes ago
LB replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Metcalf Dragons bound.
"Coryn, I have come to bat for MON in recent weeks as people are blaming him for stuff he has nothing to do with or is out of his control. But I can admit as well that it is quite telling that Dragons can sign two players without a coach. Granted…"
21 minutes ago
Angry Eel replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Metcalf Dragons bound.
"Personally if I'm replacing MON I'm chasing Braith Anasta. I believe he has the gravitas, respect and pull that we need to get things done"
34 minutes ago
Trev replied to EA's discussion What is your NSW team?
"Chiefy do you lack comprehension skills? Do you know what consent is chiefy? I bloody sure hope you do know? Parramatta eels (one party) can have wants and needs, however if Tuivaiti (the other party) don't have those same wants, they can't force…"
38 minutes ago
Yehez replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Metcalf Dragons bound.
"He is right edge"
42 minutes ago
Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Metcalf Dragons bound.
"Im saying you start a new blog to support O'neill and the current r and r and put your case forward.  If you don't,  you have zero argument against the fans who do not favour him.
Now its up to you. We're all waiting 
If you don't put anything up,…"
1 hour ago
LB replied to EA's discussion What is your NSW team?
"So tell me this genius, if Parra do what you say and try and negotiate with Tuivaiti now and he says he wants to test his worth on the market, then what? You cannot force him to sign."
1 hour ago
LB replied to EA's discussion What is your NSW team?

You’re mixing two different things again, player value judgements and how contracting actually works.
Saying “Guymer is replicable and Tuivaiti isn’t” is just your opinion on player ceilings. That’s not proof of recruitment failure or proof a deal…"
1 hour ago
Prof. Daz replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Metcalf Dragons bound.
"I'm not sitting on the fence, Chiefy. I've asked you R&R Experts to give a solid distinction responsibility and accountability and almost all of you have shirked it in favour of scapegoating. I think it was Captain who stepped up and made the…"
1 hour ago
Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Metcalf Dragons bound.
"The burden is on you for sitting on the fence without a case to keep the incumbent "
1 hour ago
Prof. Daz replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Metcalf Dragons bound.
"Issues with Richardson were pointed out. Galvin and Luia were lost under his watch or under eye conditions of contracts he made, for instance. If we can critique MON for Brown's get our clauses then Richardson is on the hook for same. What do you…"
1 hour ago
Prof. Daz replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Metcalf Dragons bound.
"But isn't the burden on you, Chiefy? You've suggested both Richardson and Anderson as models for what the Eels should be doing, but there were huge problems attached to each which you skirt by. What makes Richardson or Anderson good models of GM,…"
1 hour ago
Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Metcalf Dragons bound.
"I don't want Anderson i want Richardson.  Been saying ut all along 
Either you guys put your case forward on mark o'neill or don't comment. 
These are your opinions "
1 hour ago
Prof. Daz replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Metcalf Dragons bound.
"Ooh, can I help? So, Chiefy wants Daniel Anderson back as GM so the Eels can go spoon, 10th, 12th? Oh yeah, also so that the Eels can breach the salary cap, get fined half a million, and get docked competition points. 
Please, Chiefy, we would all…"
1 hour ago
Prof. Daz replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Metcalf Dragons bound.
"I thought Su'A plays right edge backrow?"
1 hour 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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Metcalf Dragons bound.

Bulldogs have pulled out of the race for Metcalf and his asking price is around 1 million dollars. Dragons most likely spot but to get him immediately I wonder if this means they will allow Sua to join us early to free up cap space to get Metcalf…

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38 Replies · Reply by Adam Magrath 7 minutes ago
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Sualauvi Faalogo

I could of sworn this bloke failed a HIA last weekend. but he's allowed to play against us this week. what happened to the 10 day rest thingy???? I heard he had a fractured cheekbone. This has hurt my SuperCoach side immensely. you just know he'll…

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3 Replies · Reply by Flow Basket 21 hours ago
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