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• Graeme on Do we have a doctor shortage? They go there coz its free...maybe if they did an upfront payment system (rebatable via medicare) then there wouldn't be as ... more
• Joe Garra on Do we have a doctor shortage? What crowds emergency departments is often bed block. Patients have no hospital beds to be admitted into so have to stay in ... more
• Nettie Styles on 'A ridiculously over-the-top reaction': ... I think its naive to beleive the mention of an Asian woman with reference to men's body parts means sexual pleasure. If not ... more
• nick w on 'A ridiculously over-the-top reaction': ... Wow!! Tom Elliott being both even handed politically, AND having a go at right wing Neil mitchell!!!! Good for you Tom. Neil ... more
• Dr Gideon Polya on 'A ridiculously over-the-top reaction': ... In just a few careless words (small, female, Asian, doctor) PM Julia Gillard's partner Tim has quite likely offended a ... more
• mylene on 'A ridiculously over-the-top reaction': ... Weird how Tom's comment gets hidden away in the 'cookery' section of the website. He should have been more critical. :p more
• Chavron on 'A ridiculously over-the-top reaction': ... My husband had to have a prostate examination. I told him the joke and he laughed. I told him Mr. M. was criticized over it ... more
• Peter Timbrell on 'A ridiculously over-the-top reaction': ... Tim Mathieson's well timed, humorous and harmless quip has probably done more to help the cause of preventing prostate ... more
• stewart on 'A ridiculously over-the-top reaction': ... Yes I thought Australians had a sense of humor. Obviously not .. Come on guys, isn't that taking it a bit to far. Good one ... more
• Adam on 'A ridiculously over-the-top reaction': ... Yeah we'll I'm 49 and my darling wife is asian and petite. I'm pretty well offended and angry. Given gillards new offense ... more
• Debbie on 'A ridiculously over-the-top reaction': ... I agree with Tom. He was raising awareness with a light hearted pun, to make what is a difficult subject for men, more ... more
• Give it a break! on 'A ridiculously over-the-top reaction': ... I agree with you Tom, this has gone too far. Tim made a gaff and has apologised for it. I'm sure there was no malicious ... more
• Roger Virtue on 'A ridiculously over-the-top reaction': ... I agree completely. I feel for Tim - as a house husband myself (for some years accompanying a diplomat spouse overseas) I ... more
• Lorraine on 'A ridiculously over-the-top reaction': ... This is a truly disgusting racist comment - perhaps Nichola Roxon should be asked for a comment after her vitriolic attack ... more
• Jamie on 'A ridiculously over-the-top reaction': ... I am with you FFS he was just making a joke I have an Asian partner and we pissed ourselves laughing good on ya Tim we are ... more
• Brett on 'A ridiculously over-the-top reaction': ... What an absolute joke. Talk about making mountains out of mole hills. Neil Mitchell is a biased fool and has lost any ... more
• jgl Melb on 'A ridiculously over-the-top reaction': ... Are the words, red herring and diversionary tactics tautological?Keep trying Tommy boy but you will never rid yourself of ... more
• Debs on 'A ridiculously over-the-top reaction': ... Just as well Roxon's law isn't in yet; otherwise the Perpetually Offended would be...offended...and sue. more
• Lynda on RECIPE: Gail Donovan's Christmas Eggnog I would Gail's receipe for BBQ lamb from last week. I think she called Santa's suprise more
• Hong on 3AW Behind the Line: Victoria Police ... bookmarked!!, I love your web site! more