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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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fake midget pseudoachondroplasia replied to Pato's discussion Jack Williams
"This is just the start.  Lots of agents have timed contracts with PNG entering to use them and increased money on offer to drive up contract values. Penrith have a heap of massive names off contract in 2028. I think it will be the biggest year in…"
12 minutes ago
Poppa replied to Pato's discussion Jack Williams
"Yes, that is true EA and possibly (I certainly dont know) a reason for Stephano not carrying through his potential with us."
24 minutes ago
LB replied to Pato's discussion Jack Williams
"We have Su'A til 2029 so only need one back-rower but surely it's Petrus. He could debut this year."
24 minutes ago
EA replied to Pato's discussion Jack Williams
"One thing to consider with Stefano was that his brother was medically retired due to an injury on the field and I am pretty sure the club and his family had some disagreements over insurances or money. So we kind of pissed them off lol"
52 minutes ago
EA replied to Pato's discussion Jack Williams
"Petrus could easily be ready for the NRL next year in 2027. Don't need to look at 2028. As you said, sometimes we won't be able to do anything to keep him because we can't give him the money or honour of representing his heritage. But if we are…"
54 minutes ago
EA replied to ParramattaLurker's discussion Round 9 Team List v New Zealand Warriors
"well he won't be fit till next year since it's acl but yes he has lots of potential but injuries are preventing him from reaching it"
1 hour ago
SuperEel 22 replied to Pato's discussion Jack Williams
"The first thing the PNG team did before anything else was pinch Joey Grima from us. He's a development pathways expert and has been with them since 2023."
1 hour ago
LB replied to Pato's discussion Jack Williams
"I believe I heard that the PNG PM wanted at least 30-40% of the squad to be PNG players. Could be wrong but that was a big thing he asked for and it makes sense."
1 hour ago
LB replied to Pato's discussion Jack Williams
"But after 10 years, if a new government, then we will see what happens."
1 hour ago
LB replied to Pato's discussion Jack Williams
"I have private health and it was brainwashed into me by my parents. Glad my wife and I have it. With both us having surgery and when little one was born we spent the week in the hospital as wife had some issues after and I was able to stay the whole…"
1 hour ago
The Badger replied to Pato's discussion Jack Williams
"I'm thinking that at least some of their squad will be locals and as such have to pay PNG tax. 
Will this lead to resentment in the ranks? Rhetorical question as nobody really knows. "
1 hour ago
The Captain replied to Pato's discussion Jack Williams
"100% this was actually a really smart deal using sport as a diplomatic binder between Aus and PNG. Keeping neighbourly ties is the smartest thing we can do as a nation, especially as new superpowers and a new world order tries to emerge on several…"
1 hour ago
The Captain replied to Pato's discussion Jack Williams
"The government of the day (regardless of the side) won't rip this up - it'll run the course for the 10 years now. Unless you're Trump diplomatic agreements run to term, regardless of governments changing. This is 100% locked in."
2 hours ago
SuperEel 22 replied to Pato's discussion Jack Williams
"Chief, you keep mis-representing the Utoikamanu-Alvaro situation. Alvaro was re-signed by Parra before he won the KT medal in 2018. He was our most consistent player in a terrible season. That extension was until the end of 2019 with a single…"
2 hours ago
KingGutho replied to ParramattaLurker's discussion Round 9 Team List v New Zealand Warriors
"Yeah he has a lot of potential, injuries are killing him to go to the next level.
hopefully he comes back soon."
2 hours ago
Poppa replied to Pato's discussion Jack Williams
"Wrrong again Chiefy, go back to the relevant time....yes there was a very strong opinion that this guy was good......that's what I mentioned in my post.....he didn't deliver Chiefy, it was that simple!
PS just like your Jack and the Beanstalk didn't…"
2 hours 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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Jake Clifford?

Been a fan of this bloke for sometime.Strong kicking game,solid pass selection,good in the air and hard runner close to the line.With cows meeting with CHT and if they get him.Itll prob squeeze out cliffo.He'd actually go well with Moses I…

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21 Replies · Reply by Rabz S 5 hours ago
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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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5 Replies · Reply by Parra_Greg yesterday
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