From the Age in Melbourne.

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    LOCUMS fetch a bit I thought but obviously still not enough.
     
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    Locus fetch huge income

    So much so that to fill a position by locums only can cost in the otder of 1.5 million
     
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    Per doctor? That’s a monstrosity if so. You’d be crazy not to practice in the bush, at least for a few years! Bloody hell, I should have gone to class!
     
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    Joke of the week
    Deep within a forest, a little turtle begins to climb a tree, tiny little step after tiny little step, perpetually slipping then regaining his hold to gain a little more height. After hours of effort, he finally reaches the top, and – inexplicably – is seen to throw himself from the top of the tree, waving his front legs. Of course, alas, he crashes to the ground with an almighty thump.

    Still, after recovering, he slowly climbs the tree again and does exactly the same thing, launching himself into the air, only to come to a crashing, crushing halt when he whumps into the ground. Still the plucky little turtle won’t stop, and he keeps on climbing, launching and falling as the day wears on, even as a couple of birds sitting on a nearby branch watch his sad efforts.

    Finally, the female bird can stand it no more. She turns to her mate and chirps, "Dear, I think it’s time we told little Tommy that he’s adopted."
     
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    IMG_3929.PNG See this?
     
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    Irrepressible NT News does it again! And not even a croc story on the front page :)
     
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    Andrew Hastie. Wow!
     
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    Could be some domestic politics in this one. I would suspect Dutton is involved.
     
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    He looks like that dog that used to see squirrels, from "Up!",
     
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    Barney richly deserves what's coming to him.
     
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    Thanks Donald.
    Beijing:
    Analysts say Australia faces a "lose, lose" situation as US President Donald Trump renews trade war threats with China, pushing Beijing to accept contracts with US food and energy suppliers that overlap significantly with Australia's traditional exports....
    From June 11, visa limits would be imposed on Chinese students wanting to study robotics, aviation and high-tech manufacturing fields in the United States, and Chinese researchers would face tougher security screenings....
    China held fruitful discussions with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Beijing last week on strengthening the rules of the free trade system, and has improved diplomacy with Japan, because of the uncertainty created by Trump's tariffs threats.
     
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    Too :( bad Australia bought into the "grow we must" economic theory
    as opposed to a more internalized economy with very slow growth.





    The faster growth of the Australian economy required "linkage" with other nations.
    And taking more of the "hit" when things don't work because Australia is not a major player.
    Like a destroyer in a Navy fleet. There to take the hit before something bigger might.

    Australia needs a nationalist. A Trump or a Le Pen.
    A leader who believes in Australia.

    See the 'roo roar!
    :laughing:



    Moi :oldman:




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    That's the last thing we need IMHO
     
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    We had Tony Abbott and look what a disaster he was.
     
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    He was the disaster. He was an embarrassing ignoramus. Someone asked him if he had any opinions on food security and he asked " what's that?".
    He also offered a title to HRH Prince Philip!
     
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    We don't go in for nationalistic leaders. We tend to take the piss out of them.
     
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    Esp. If they wear budgie smugglers!
     
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    Speaking of which, where will the next Americas Cup be sailed at?
     
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    The only thing that breaks my heart about Auzzies is how they gave away their Rights Of Englishmen to keep and bear arms, same as the English did, same as the Canadians too.

    Now the USA is the only English speaking Nation left which remains the arsenal of democracy.

    As Adm. Isoroku Yamamoto said, "You cannot invade America -- there is a gun behind every blade of grass."
     
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    Sad.

    Auzzieland Downunder has become a Land Of Women.
     
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