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- Phillip Molly Malone on Gerard Healy and co. have a win As long as they put up signs and don't let them hide behind trees like they do at some of the carparks down at their beaches! more
- Simon on Ashby found not guilty of perjury You have got it all wrong. There is hardly any corruption in Victoria. The OPI and ESD are doing a great job. We all make ... more
- Lenny on Ashby found not guilty of perjury The OPI has zero credibility and should immediately be abolished~! There have been ongoing concerns about the credibility of ... more
- Jackie on Ashby found not guilty of perjury The inside word is that the Brumby government is thrilled at the outcome. Ashby's only strategy in the trial would have been ... more
- Alisha on Do you have a problem with Telstra? Neil & Justin, I've just arrived back from an overseas trip and traveling I wanted to have International Roaming on but ... more
- Lenny on Ashby found not guilty of perjury I personally presented NIXON & the Ombudsman with allegations against (at least) SIX senior Police, relating to ... more
- Lenny on Ashby found not guilty of perjury Michael STRONG refers to the OPI's "excellent record of service to the community". Let me refer to the 1975 Beach Inquiry - ... more
- Breadmore on Wellington Rd speed camera debate First the government maintained that the ombudsman could also be the Director of the OPI as there was no conflict. However, ... more
- Gung on Ashby found not guilty of perjury what an appalling waste of public monies, the OPI must have known about this 'relevant person' problem for YEARS, and they ... more
- Paul on Ashby found not guilty of perjury May well we say God save the Queen. Because nothing will save the Opi. more
- happy on Ashby found not guilty of perjury there should be a Royal Commission into this whole matter. more
- Stephen on Ashby found not guilty of perjury Like a lot of ESD investigations, this matter was not one conducted in good faith. In fact it was political and prejudicial ... more
- Mark on Ted Baillieu enters the racial debate Overland and Mrs Doubtfire refused to use the gang word, say no more more
- David on Ashby found not guilty of perjury So the initial investigation into police IT following the whistleblower's claims was not a cover up by the OPI but rather ... more
- R. Verschuren on Wellington Rd speed camera debate yes Iam an other one who has recieved a fined. I also drive by my GPS which is more accurate than any camera for you have at ... more
- hrm on Ashby found not guilty of perjury Public servants (and that includes the government) are supposed to serve the community and not themselves. The OPI made ... more
- Valda on Ashby found not guilty of perjury Is the former OPI director George Brouwer going to be held accountable? I doubt it. What a sick state we live in. more
- Mucki on Ashby found not guilty of perjury How much has this cost? In excess of $18 million? more
- Tapai on Ashby found not guilty of perjury I think there needs to be a royal commission into this matter. more
- Vicky on Ashby found not guilty of perjury The OPI has failed. Clearly we need an ICAC in this state and a royal commission. more
Donna's Gossip Sheet: November 26
ABOVE: Emma Freedman, Gary Ablett and Lauren Phillips.
PRIZE FOR THIS WEEK'S DONNA'S COMPETITION (scroll down for how to enter) – DVD of Cliff Richard and the Shadows Live in London 2009 (Via Vision and Madman).
"I shop online when I'm jet-lagged at three o'clock in the morning," says Toni Collette when she popped down to Melbourne to visit friends and open the LOUIS VUITTON store at Chadstone Shopping Centre.
Big tick for Gary Ablett Junior who was accosted by scores of eager fans at a charity event. The talented Geelong footballer was considerate to every single person who approached and happily obliged the seemingly endless requests for autographs. And he never stopped smiling! By the way, seems he also loves his chocolate as he polished off the dessert in one fell swoop! Looked like he’d licked his plate clean!
"Good on her. She's going out on a high," says celebrity chef Curtis Stone about Oprah Winfrey's decision to retire at the end of her 25th season next year. "But she still has plenty of other projects of course," adds Stone, who has appeared on the US daytime show.
Underbelly's Gyton Grantley will be co-hosting the ARIA (Recording Industry) awards this Thursday but has admitted to me that while he loves music, one of the only places he'd dare sing out loud is in the shower. Other mega stars at the awards night include Robbie Williams and Keith Urban.
Packed to the Rafters star George Houvardas (Carbo) is hoping to follow in the footsteps of Eric Bana. "I know I will probably by typecast because of my role on the series but if Eric can go from comedy skits to Hollywood star, then hopefully one day I can to."
12 farmers, including two women, are on the hunt for a partner as Channel Nine announces the search is on for Aussie singles for season five of the popular reality show. The show has spawned one wedding, two engagements and a baby.
Spotted: Channel Ten sports presenter Christi Malthouse with baby (nearing his first birthday) saying hi to Santa at the Crown Christmas Spectacular.
There's going to be outrage and despair for thousands of fans with George Michael announcing an Australian tour which doesn't include Melbourne. The original announcement includes only Perth and Sydney but a six-day gap between shows should give a glimmer of hope to local fans.
Spotted: Buddy Franklin and his girlfriend Kasia Z telling a local snapper to back off when he tried to take a photo of the glamour couple mingling with the well-heeled crowd at the Louis Vuitton opening at Chadstone Shopping Centre. It seems the couple just don't want to be photographed together. Full stop.
Charity of the week: Ever wanted to see Daniel Giansiracusa or Adam Cooney wrap a gift? The footy stars will join a host of others helping out the Starlight Foundation this Saturday afternoon in the City Square as part of the Celebrity Christmas Wrap Party. Paper and ribbon will be supplied.
THIS WEEK'S ONLINE COMPETITION: IN 20 WORDS OR LESS – What is the best meal you have ever had and where?
Please email: ddemaio@3aw.com.au
Last week's winner of a 3 DVD Australian Icon pack and a family pass to A Christmas Carol at Imax: Mark from Hawthorn: The nicest celebrity I ever met was Ben Elton who chatted for about half an hour after being given complimentary drinks at the Glenferrie Hotel. He was warm and charming.
Donna Demaio: Entertainment
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Blog comments
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Crazy to come all this way and only do two concerts. Let's hope you are right and those 6 days between shows opens up a space for Melbourne. Join our face book page Bring George Michael to Melbourne in 2010 and sign a petition at the link below to get him here!
http://www.petitiononline.com/gmme2010/
Fabe Friday 27 November, 2009 - 9:40 PM -
I agree Donna & Elena. Cannot understand why there is no concert(s) for George Michael in Melb. Perhaps one venue was unavailable but we have SO MANY others... it does NOT make any sense. George's ppl & his promoter Paul Dainty need to sort this out, it is outrageous and just plain wrong!! Anyone who feels the same way should help spread the word and join the throng of Vic fans who are less than impressed at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=189286801355&ref=mf
KNH Friday 27 November, 2009 - 8:31 PM -
"There's going to be outrage and despair for thousands of fans with George Michael announcing an Australian tour which doesn't include Melbourne. The original announcement includes only Perth and Sydney but a six-day gap between shows should give a glimmer of hope to local fans."
You are absolutely right! George last time had 4 sold out shows in Melbourne... so why not now?
Elena Friday 27 November, 2009 - 2:51 PM
