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Search The Punch keywords http://www.thepunch.com.au/search/ http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/weekend-punch-tea-or-coffee/ This is the week that Craig Thomson defended himself in Parliament, Schapelle Corby got clemency and we discovered Aussies spend more time drinking booze than doing housework. Mark Zuckerberg got married, Helen Marston claimed animal experiments wouldn’t help her fight cancer. Movies taught us that NSW would probably win the State of Origin. Pity it didn’t work out that way. Oh, and here at Punch headquarters all the Tim Tams got eaten. feedback@thepunch.com.au (The Punch Team) Article http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/weekend-punch-tea-or-coffee/#comments http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/weekend-punch-tea-or-coffee/#item8597 Fri, 25 May 2012 19:00:47 +0000 The Punch Team | Author bios | The Punch http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/revenge.-it-doesnt-get-a-whole-lot-better-than-this/ Last month, Katy McCaffrey boarded the Disney Wonder cruiseliner. At some point during the trip, a sneaky thief snatched her iPhone. Crime on a cruise ship? No way! Anyhow, a little while after she’d left the vessel an informant let McCaffrey know that her phone was in the possession of a cruiseline worker named Nelson. The informant also revealed that Nelson liked to party, that Nelson had a girlfriend who wears Angry Birds pyjamas, that Nelson could appreciate a beautiful sunset. And as the photos below the fold attest, that Nelson and his mates are massive dorks. The informant was her iPhone. feedback@thepunch.com.au (The Punch Team) Article http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/revenge.-it-doesnt-get-a-whole-lot-better-than-this/#comments http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/revenge.-it-doesnt-get-a-whole-lot-better-than-this/#item8593 Fri, 25 May 2012 02:05:26 +0000 The Punch Team | Author bios | The Punch http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/punch-on-open-thread-25-05-2012/ Last week, the Friday open thread featured an image of a baby hippo. They’re more attractive than daddy or mummy hippos, believe us. In the interests of naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaw, here’s an image of a baby dolphin. It’s Friiiiiiiiiday! What’s on your mind? feedback@thepunch.com.au (The Punch Team) Article http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/punch-on-open-thread-25-05-2012/#comments http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/punch-on-open-thread-25-05-2012/#item8590 Thu, 24 May 2012 19:00:29 +0000 The Punch Team | Author bios | The Punch http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/do-women-need-to-know-when-to-walk-away/ Opposition Leader Isobel Redmond has sparked controversy over her advice that young women should sometimes just ignore discrimination. Just get on with the job at hand, she said. SA Senator Penny Wong disagreed with the gently gently approach, saying: “I don’t think silence in the face of unfairness leads to greater equality.” Sex Discrimination Commissioner Elizabeth Broderick said if people didn’t complain change wouldn’t happen. Listening to the talkback radio this morning showed there’s plenty of confusion about the issue. Some people thought she was telling people to stay quiet about sexual harrassment or bullying. What do you think? See what was said below. feedback@thepunch.com.au (The Punch Team) Article http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/do-women-need-to-know-when-to-walk-away/#comments http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/do-women-need-to-know-when-to-walk-away/#item8572 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:30:33 +0000 The Punch Team | Author bios | The Punch http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/punch-on-open-thread-23-05-2012/ Clive Palmer has ramped up his campaign to challenge Wayne Swan at the next election, unveiling a cheesy billboard. At the same time, he’s refusing to pay a $333 speeding ticket. Most people would just cop the fine. Wonder if speeding fines will be a campaign issue… It’s Wednesday. What’s on your mind today?  feedback@thepunch.com.au (The Punch Team) Article http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/punch-on-open-thread-23-05-2012/#comments http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/punch-on-open-thread-23-05-2012/#item8563 Tue, 22 May 2012 19:00:58 +0000 The Punch Team | Author bios | The Punch http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/Washington-reacts-to-news-of-the-thomson-saga/ Gillard: Barack, you are not going to believe what’s going on down under in the 51st state. See, we’ve got this little sleazebag called Craig Thomson… Obama: Tell me more… Gillard: OK, so he’s been in a bit of hot water lately over his credit card and a bunch of hookers and the rest of it. Obama: Sure, I’ve heard of him. And from what I understand, your party actually nominated the guy for election after these allegations came out, right? feedback@thepunch.com.au (The Punch Team) Article http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/Washington-reacts-to-news-of-the-thomson-saga/#comments http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/Washington-reacts-to-news-of-the-thomson-saga/#item8562 Tue, 22 May 2012 04:15:32 +0000 The Punch Team | Author bios | The Punch http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/punch-on-open-thread-22-05-2012/ What’s the worst injury you’ve sustained on a holiday? One UK backpacker has been awarded $44k by a Brisbane court after a bouncer broke his leg in an “incident”. In a written judgment published late on Friday, Judge David Andrews found that the force used by the bouncer “was more than was reasonably necessary”. Fair or not fair? You decide. Welcome to Tuesday, what else is on your mind? feedback@thepunch.com.au (The Punch Team) Article http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/punch-on-open-thread-22-05-2012/#comments http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/punch-on-open-thread-22-05-2012/#item8558 Mon, 21 May 2012 19:00:03 +0000 The Punch Team | Author bios | The Punch http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/live-blog-craig-thomsons-statement-to-parliament/ At midday all eyes will turn to the House of Representatives, as the Member for Dobell Craig Thomson gives a 30-minute speech addressing the amazing credit card/prostitutes/union funds scandal that has engulfed him and the Gillard Government. Punchers David Penberthy and the Torii (Maguire and Shepherd) will be watching. Join them in the Cover-it-Live module below as they hope for anything but an anti-climax. Craig Thomson’s statement to Parliament feedback@thepunch.com.au (The Punch Team) Article http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/live-blog-craig-thomsons-statement-to-parliament/#comments http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/live-blog-craig-thomsons-statement-to-parliament/#item8547 Mon, 21 May 2012 01:30:07 +0000 The Punch Team | Author bios | The Punch http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/punch-on-open-thread-21-05-2012/ One Puncher is off for a holiday in America soon. Went to the travel agent the other day to get money converted (the AUD was at a 6 month low to the USD on Friday…doh!) and the agent said she’d never had so many people come in to get their money exchanged. On the other hand, a dip bellow parity has been hailed by some industry figures as good for some Australian industries. Had any experiences with our high-and-mighty dollar recently? It’s Monday! What’s happening?  feedback@thepunch.com.au (The Punch Team) Article http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/punch-on-open-thread-21-05-2012/#comments http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/punch-on-open-thread-21-05-2012/#item8537 Sun, 20 May 2012 19:00:04 +0000 The Punch Team | Author bios | The Punch http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/weekend-punch-relax-and-read-this-at-your-leisure/ This week we went from gay marriage to climate change and every other issue in between. Check us out! But first, have a Tim Tam…. VIDEO: Tim Tam political dominoes Highlights included: Greg Barila on a few good men. Tory Shepherd told us that family welfare benefits everyone. Alison Godfrey revealed that actually, nobody cares how you parent. Lucy discovered why Tuesday is boring. Paul Toohey on the reports of Ron Paul’s death. Tory Maguire counted down the 499 days till the election. Penbo said Obama leads the way on gay marriage. Ant ripped into bikies and spoilt, litigious private school brats and Dan discovered the only 101 year old with a Facebook page. feedback@thepunch.com.au (The Punch Team) Article http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/weekend-punch-relax-and-read-this-at-your-leisure/#comments http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/weekend-punch-relax-and-read-this-at-your-leisure/#item8525 Fri, 18 May 2012 19:00:35 +0000 The Punch Team | Author bios | The Punch