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ERROL PARKER | Editor-at-large | Contact Treasurer Jim Chalmers has become the first Member of Parliament to be sworn in on a magazine as the First Albanese Government gets the go-ahead from Governor-General David Hurley in Canberra today. Clutching his copy of the commemorative 1998 Grand Final editon of the once-popular bi-fortnightly newsletter, Rugby League Week, the Queenslander said today was...

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT After an ordinary start to the year with the pandemic, floods, and election campaigns - both NSW and Queensland residents can take solace in the fact that the State Of Origin is just around the corner. That was, until they all realised how young the average State of Origin debutants are. The news that rising NRL star Selwyn 'The Cherbourg...

WENDELL HUSSEY | Cadet | CONTACT A young millennial living in Brisbane's inner city is facing heavy criticism this week, after trying to negotiate his terms of employment with his boss. The 22-year-old rugby league player is under fire for trying to force his boss to give him a pay rise, above what was previously negotiated. However, given his recent performances, coupled with a...

WENDELL HUSSEY | Cadet | CONTACT Queensland's Department of health is panicking today after revelations have emerged that the state is about to be hit by a health crisis. Just hours after picking his first Queensland Maroons State of Origin side, coach Billy Slater has informed the media that there is a massive injury cloud hovering over the entire squad. The tried and tested...

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT In case you haven't been watching the news this weekend because it does nothing but scare you and make you angry about things that actually don't affect your life, it is worth noting that the Australian government has changed hands. Shortly before 11pm last night, Mr Morrison appeared before his supporters to confirm he had rung Labor leader Anthony...

KEITH T. DENNETT | New South | CONTACT A disorganised father has been forced to teach his children about the Australian democratic process this afternoon, mainly due to his inability to manage his time properly. Slamming the door shut on the family Kia Carnival, it’s believed young father of three Jacob Toovey was spotted in a hurry as he attempted to lodge his vote at...

WENDELL HUSSEY | Cadet | CONTACT Rugby League supremo Phil 'Gus' Gould has today biten the bullet and told the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs to cut the shit. With the club rocked by another shocking start to the NRL season, Gus has apparently told power brokers to 'just give him the fucking whistle.' This comes after Trent Barrett 'stood down' as coach of the Bulldogs...

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT After another successful weekend of funny outfits and rowdy spectators, the NRL has confirmed that Brisbane will continue hosting Magic Round for 2023 and 2024. Not only was the weekend's festival of rugby league a very welcomed reprieve from the mercilessly boring Federal Election, but also a major boost to tourism in the River City - with pubs and...

WENDELL HUSSEY | Cadet | CONTACT A good-looking young man from our town's Betoota Grove locality has been heaped with this praise this weekend after managing an incredible feat on the Rugby pitch. Trotting out on the wing for the Reserve Grade Betooota Muttaburrasaurus, Adam Wallace-Simpson somehow found a way to play 70 minutes of footy without getting a speck of mud on him....

WENDELL HUSSEY | Cadet | CONTACT After another tough loss for the Newcastle Knights, it can be confirmed today that there isn't much of a vibe in the Steel City right now. After a thumping at the hands of the perennial chokers the Parramatta Eels 10 days ago, the Knights were absolutely toweled up by the Melbourne Storm yesterday. The 50-2 shellacking in front...