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Gloria’s Adult Sex Line, Tony Abbott’s Wink, And Politics At Its Most Trivial

May 21, 2014

Political “news” was dominated today by extensive discussion of Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s wink during a talkback call on ABC Radio 774 in Melbourne.

Abbott was interviewed by Jon Faine and then took calls from listeners who mainly complained about last week’s Budget. The interview was also shown on television.

When “Gloria from Warburton”, a 67-year-old pensioner, told Abbott she worked for an adult sex line to make ends meet, the prime minister winked at Faine. “Gloria” attacked Abbott and was told by Faine to “be nice”. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Abbott, Audio, Budget, Media, Video Tagged With: , , , , , ,

Classic Interview: Lisa Clutterham, Lalor ALP Preselection Candidate

Jul 11, 2013

The ALP preselection for Lalor, brought about by the retirement of former Prime Minister Julia Gillard, took a comical turn today with a radio appearance by candidate Lisa Clutterham.

Clutterham, a 29-year-old junior diplomat who has never lived in Melbourne and only joined the ALP last month, was interviewed by Jon Faine on ABC774.

Clutterham conceded she had no connections with Melbourne. She said her partner had visited relatives in Werribee. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2013 Federal Election, A.L.P., Audio, Rudd, Video Tagged With: , , , ,

Michael Kroger Unloads On Peter Costello

May 11, 2012

Michael Kroger has unleashed an extraordinary attack on Peter Costello in radio interviews this morning.

Kroger appeared first on Jon Faine’s program on ABC 774 in Melbourne, and then spoke to Neil Mitchell on 3AW. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Audio, Howard, Liberal Party Tagged With: , , ,