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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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36 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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Clintorian replied to LB's discussion Parramatta Eels selection questions for 2026: Changing plans, outside backs and new signings
"His chip and chase against Broncos was pretty special, but he blew a lot of half chances throughout the year."
4 minutes ago
Randy Handlinger replied to LB's discussion Parramatta Eels selection questions for 2026: Changing plans, outside backs and new signings
"What's the difference between a Greenbean and a Chickpea?
Ploppa doesn't pay to have a Greenbean on his chest"
45 minutes ago
eel_fan_boy replied to LB's discussion Parramatta Eels selection questions for 2026: Changing plans, outside backs and new signings
"IongiFoxxPenisniKellyRussel/simmoPezetMoses Junior SmithHopgoodWilliams Kautoga De belin—-Da Silva Tuivati TuilagiWalker
I think only 1 position is up for grabs. guymer and doory will miss out if everyone is fit."
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Steve replied to CarloEEL2's discussion Show of hands
"Seek help for your TDS Daz"
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Randy Handlinger replied to CarloEEL2's discussion Show of hands
"as long as the straw is plastic I'll take my chances but if it's like one of those Maccas thickshake straws I'm out"
1 hour ago
Steve replied to CarloEEL2's discussion Show of hands
"Not true, Trump living rent free in your head, good to see TDS is still strong"
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Poppa replied to CarloEEL2's discussion Show of hands
"Join us in Bali Hoey, you will be safer there, I have a friend that speaks the lingo LOL"
1 hour ago
Poppa replied to CarloEEL2's discussion Show of hands
"Junket is very nice Randic, soft foods, you will get a lot of that where your heading, you know eating through a straw!"
1 hour ago
Poppa replied to CarloEEL2's discussion Show of hands
"I'm off to Bali on 2nd March, does that help at all, it's a 5 star hotel but Daz, although I could probably get you a rollaway in the Gymnasium.....I walk past it every morning on the way to the pool bar! "
1 hour ago
LB replied to EA's discussion EA & SB Rookie Report - SG Ball Watchlist
"Yes one of my favourite blogs of the year, thanks EA and SB."
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Mitchy replied to CarloEEL2's discussion Show of hands
"Its called a curriculum ; and you can see it on the Aust NESA sites Daz; think you are getting mixed up mate with some Uni's and HS. Indoctrination seems strong in some......but nothing to see here mate. Same as the Sydney Uni's with their…"
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Mitchy replied to CarloEEL2's discussion Show of hands
"Good on you Randy! Thats a great read."
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Coryn Hughes replied to LB's discussion Parramatta Eels selection questions for 2026: Changing plans, outside backs and new signings
"And 5/8 all of the mentioned are going to be green as hell.
Outside backs have been an Achilles heel for the last 3-4 seasons it's a position where we are an injury away.Sure they've added Kelly but why are they stopping there if our development…"
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Coryn Hughes replied to LB's discussion Parramatta Eels selection questions for 2026: Changing plans, outside backs and new signings
"Life after Moses wow.
Thats a frightening thought."
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Coryn Hughes replied to LB's discussion Parramatta Eels selection questions for 2026: Changing plans, outside backs and new signings
"Storms an easy game Pops I'm telling you there going through the middle and why wouldn't they that's what you do when you have the best hooker in the game and Hughes and Munster either side.
If Parra aren't ready for that we'll get hammered like we…"
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Randy Handlinger replied to EA's discussion EA & SB Rookie Report - SG Ball Watchlist
"Cheers EA."
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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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ANY MORE SIGNINGS???

I've been frustrated recently about the work we have been doing in the open market. Jonah's alright for a year and JDB is solid but he's getting old. I feel we need more in the forwards and some a replacement outside back. All I have seen is links…

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EA & SB Rookie Report - SG Ball Watchlist

Cameron Bamblett (19)2025 Australian Schoolboy. Made his Jersey Flegg debut at 18 years old in 2025 and was very good in his games at fullback. Was very good in SG ball in 2025 in sweeping plays with his ability to find the right pass and slice the…

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4 Replies · Reply by LB 2 hours ago
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Show of hands

  Who wants to go to Vegas in 2027 ? Not me !!! Do we really need that side of marketing for our club ???? Can't we just focus on playing good footy week in and out and having well prepared and rested players .  we already have a strong base , we…

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