RECESSION DODGED: Economy grows 0.7% in June quarter

The Australian economy rose 0.7% in seasonally adjusted chain volume measures GDP rose 1.4% in 2020-21 The terms of trade rose 7.0% Household saving ratio decreased to 9.7% from 11.6% https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/economy/national-accounts/australian-national-accounts-national-income-expenditure-and-product/latest-release So I’m no economist and there’s people around these parts more in the know than me. But figured with all the satire it would … Read more

Ardern announces new “Hug a Terrorist” protocol for NZ Police following Auckland terror attack

The Economic Zone Formerly Known as New Zealand was rocked by a mass stabbing incident by an alleged Sri Lankan migrant, which left six people in critical condition in hospital. The new directive will require all NZ Police officers to resolve violent crime and terror attacks with a hug, especially if the offender is wearing … Read more

Weekend Links, 4-5 September 2021

Weekend Links 4-5 September 2021

Hi everyone and welcome back to the Weekend Links for 4-5 September 2021. We have lots of exciting stuff for you all today, and we will be starting out with this contribution from Neel Kolhatkar. He wants you to vote for Charlie D as PM, and realistically, Charlie D seems to have a good plan … Read more

AFL Grand Final to be played over six weeks after McGowan demands 14 days hotel quarantine between quarters

The first EZFKAFL Grand Final in Perth will be played over a six-week period, after Premier Mark McGowan ruled players will be required to quarantine for 14 days between quarters. McGowan is also demanding that players wear masks on the field at all times and that he reserved the right to cancel the game at … Read more

Chant, Sutton, Wiemar to headline 2022 Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Chief Health Officers in respective EZFKA states have been announced as headline acts for the 2022 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. The 2022 event, sponsored by Pfizer, will feature the best of Australia’s material from daily press conferences performed live. “It’s been non-stop comedy gold every day at 11am, so we thought why don’t we ask … Read more