Wednesday, 17th October, 2012

Hello, here's what's been happening in the news today.

Source: abc.net.au

The recent speech given by Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard in regards to misogyny has caused the Macquarie Dictionary to rethink its definition of the word, who are considering broadening the meaning to include "entrenched prejudice against women".

The Macquarie Dictionairy are also considering adding to the definition: Proper Noun. Another name for Tony Abbottt, see also: Lion, mouse, budgie-smuggler.

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Source: ninemsn.com.au

During her visit to India, Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard fell face first into the ground, after having her heel snagged in a patch of wet grass.

 

So be prepared for a week long argument in Parliament about the misogynstic patch of grass.

 

 

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Photograph: Dean Lewins

 

 



During a Senate hearing today about the incident at Lucas Heights Nuclear Facility, Mr Reid interrupted the proceedings, claiming that the chief executive of the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, Adrian Paterson, was covering up the fact three men had been contaminated in the incident.

 

Mr Reid was first suspicious when the three men in question began glowing in the dark.

 

 

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And that's the news for tonight! See you all next time!