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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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Longfin Eel replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Ideal target to pair with Moses
"He would be offered a centre contract only at Parra. Maybe slightly elevated to account for a 5/8 role this season plus also cover into the future. It's clear the club sees the future with our young halves, even Moses has an understudy. This is the…"
2 minutes ago
Hell On Eels replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Ideal target to pair with Moses
"Coryn, Yep. A $1.2m NRL contract for 4-5 years for someone who might not play in the spine could be the issue. Outside PNG, Perth, Dragons before this week, and 1EE R&R not many NRL clubs would pay that on their "cap"."
4 minutes ago
Coryn Hughes replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Ideal target to pair with Moses
"The ideal target was already here now he's farked off to Newcastle earning squidillions.
Back to this the obvious target is Matt Burton purely because we continue farking around with Moses prime we need a partner and we needed one as soon as DB…"
17 minutes ago
Adam Magrath replied to Blue Eel's discussion The Club and Foul Play Injuries.
"Ohh I should mention that the only way to overcome the location issue is to focus on locals, kind of negates that problem. Which is what we are doing in our plan going forward."
50 minutes ago
Adam Magrath replied to Blue Eel's discussion The Club and Foul Play Injuries.
"I just don't see it as a failure on our part (particularly a R and R personnel issue) when a player signs with another club. We are swimming against the tide in terms of external recruitment, a hard sell. Geography plays a massive part in my view…"
1 hour ago
Muttman replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Ideal target to pair with Moses
"Yep. Even if Burton turned up to the Eels wearing a Parra jersey with a contract and a pen, MON would still manage to miss out."
1 hour ago
Muttman replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Ideal target to pair with Moses
"Burton would be very welcome. As of today I'd put a back rower type at 6 purely for defence, and let Moses play both sides of the ruck and control everything. "
1 hour ago
Axel replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Ideal target to pair with Moses
"Even if Burton is available and we are interested, MON will surely f*ck that up LOL"
1 hour ago
Prof. Daz replied to Prof. Daz's discussion Gough & THAT Capt challenge
"Annesley used to do a weekly 45-60 min discussion. We have to wonder why V'Landys nixed that?"
1 hour ago
parra supporter replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Ideal target to pair with Moses
"But then we are in the same position as bulldogs, paying quality 5/8 wages for a centre. The only centre I'd pay that money for is Herbie "
1 hour ago
Prof. Daz replied to Prof. Daz's discussion Gough & THAT Capt challenge
"Nice sarcasm, re: AI use, Poppa. Though as an aside, I had looked at some media discussion of the incident and while a few raised doubts about Gough's performance, the 'held' call issue was taken at face value. So I wondered from where is that…"
1 hour ago
Hell On Eels replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Ideal target to pair with Moses
"I'd be in on Burton. It'd cost. Would he be happy to play centre? He could fill in at six if Lorenzo needs more time or something happens there. 
PS: On that note, EA, Paul Taylor, Sonic or whomever, what is happening with Risati and Fletcher? I…"
1 hour ago
Richard Jackson replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Ideal target to pair with Moses
"He doesn't excite me, consider others"
1 hour ago
Eli Stephens replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Ideal target to pair with Moses
"Burton can always shift to centres once Lorenzo is fully ready for nrl. I just think his running game at 6 would compliment Moses perfectly. If they can get him immediately even better 🤣"
1 hour ago
Hell On Eels replied to Blue Eel's discussion The Club and Foul Play Injuries.
"Adam,
The thing we are missing here is even if the club who hold the purse strings decided to sack MON/R&R, so we didn't have to ever recruit Dylan Walker, Jack Williams, Iongi, or Ryley Smith types ever again, the club has to continue in…"
1 hour ago
SuperEel 22 replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Ideal target to pair with Moses
"It could work, but Burton's just never been an NRL half for me. He's a good, strong ball runner. But his best games have always been in the centres. Plus, you recruit Burton, what do you do with Lorenzo? Would you be happy to release a junior to…"
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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Gough & THAT Capt challenge

Did Gough make a mistake in the "can't Captains Challenge" incident (Williams' almost-try) with 2:56 remaining in the first half against the Tigers Round 5? Is that and other referring indiscretions - basically orchestrating thee game - why Gough…

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13 Replies · Reply by Prof. Daz 1 hour ago
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