Could there be a Britney Solution for the Ruddster's asylum seeker woes Nov 18, 2009
The Goanna, being oxymoronically humane and tough in the Kevinistic manner when it comes to asylum seekers, has a suggestion for those trying to deal with those Sri Lankan sea-goers who remain so happy to accept the hospitality of the Oceanic Viking. Get her to stage one of her miming concerts on board. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
To the unemployed, the numbers don't add up Nov 3, 2009
Numbers just don't add up. Numbers just don't add up. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Asylum seekers Oct 29, 2009
At last, we have a real leader - pity that it's not Rudd. Union leader Paul Howes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Foreign speculation on our currency is a bubble set to burst Oct 29, 2009
The pooh-bahs running US and British hedge funds and the banks supporting them are more than capable of reading the minutes of the Reserve Bank of Australia board meetings and coming to the conclusion that RBA Governor Glenn Stevens is committed to pushing up the cash rate from the present 3. 25 per cent to 4 to 5 per cent if necessary. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Should Sydney always host the grand final? Oct 29, 2009
As a past first grade footballer for Balmain, spend the money on hospitals. My son died because of this hospital system. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Truth must stand in Afghanistan Oct 27, 2009
October 27, 2009 - 6:37AM. We all seem to be terribly conflicted about the war in Afghanistan. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Pass the sugar Oct 17, 2009
It's happening today from 8am-1pm at the Orange Grove School, corner of Perry Street and Balmain Road, Lilyfield. IF YOU'RE NOT WATCHING SPORT, YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Margaret Fulton turns 85 Oct 15, 2009
When I arrive at her Balmain home, Fulton is in the kitchen arranging flowers in a vase. "I thought I should have some flowers for you," says the woman who has sold more than 4. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Perusing the menu Oct 14, 2009
Then there are the local ingredients he mixes with Peruvian flavours: Balmain bugs, Crystal Bay prawns and, of course, kangaroo. "In Australia, I've found a huge variety of fresh ingredients some that I've never seen before," he says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Revealed: legendary lover's secret island romance Oct 3, 2009
Throughout the 1920s, '30s and '40s, people from Rozelle and Balmain hoofed it at the regular Gypsy Tea Dances, a tradition that will be revived during the festival. While her Iron Cove romance was short-lived, what endured for Bernhardt was a love of island living. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
I'll be burgered Aug 20, 2009
The London Burger at the London Hotel in Balmain is also amazing ... The London Burger at the London in Balmain. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Matt Giteau, golden boy Aug 19, 2009
Matt Giteau was raised on rugby league, but he is now the Wallabies' most important player as Australia attempts to reclaim the Bledisloe Cup, writes Steve Mascord. In the pantheon of achievements that set Matt Giteau apart, there is one that stands out. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Mountain hotel more than a little Fawlty May 5, 2009
Sylvia Avati of Balmain said the best way to describe her stay was an Easter horribilis. "No one would answer the phone, room service/house-keeping/reception/main switch were never answered. I had to walk the 120 metres to reception and complain to get an ice bucket delivered to the room," she said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Day Hippy was crowned king of the Hill … Apr 10, 2009
Last week, TFF asked where is Steve Jackson, the bloke who scored the best try in the history of the world, in the second-best football game in the history of the world, the 1989 grand final between the Canberra Raiders and the Balmain Tigers. The answer is, he's going well, and apparently owns a barbecue chicken store in Mackay. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Skipper on death boat charges Feb 20, 2009
Police allege the passengers had been drinking at a Balmain hotel the night before leaving on the fatal boat ride. Story Tools. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
