Bushranger
Fake roomy
MOST of us are guilty of handing out false information – a fake number to a clingy date, a fake email address to scab Wi-Fi without getting bombarded with advertising, possibly even a fake name to stop a dodgy looking bloke on the bus looking to start a conversation from stalking you. But Alderman
Robin Knox revealed at a paper petition collection someone had given her a fake address – how did she know? “They put down my address,” she told Council on Tuesday night “And I certainly didn’t have anyone else living under my roof at the time.”
Old footage
VISION rolled out by ABC this week near the courts was getting a little out of date. The network’s Local Court file vision still says magistrates court, which is strange considering it changed more than a year ago. Bushie understands the taxpayer-funded network is well resourced with cameraman to grab some new footage, especially considering the courthouse is directly across the road from their studios.
Bad timing
BUSHIE could not help but chuckle this week when Chief Minister Michael Gunner was on Katie Woolf on Mix 104.9. Katie had just finished her interview with the Chief, which had him trying to explain how the government got it so wrong about the effect its new floor price laws would have on the price of beer. Immediately after the interview British rock band EMF’s hit single Unbelievable came on.
New hat in the ring?
CENTRAL Australian MLA Scott McConnell, who has vowed not to stand again for the Labor Party at the next election, was spotted this week with Queensland MLA Robbie
Katter. Robbie, like his dad, Bob Katter, has a certain type of northern Australian rural swagger appeal about him. Perhaps there is an alliance forming for coming elections?
Rosy future
IT was good to see the Territory represented in the latest season of the Bachelorette with Ben Adam
son giving love a go. The Katherine refrigeration mechanic was copping a bit of stick online for looking a bit too much like the star of the last series – the Honey
Badger – but he still had the Territory rooting for him. Unfortunately Ben got booted on the first night. Never fear mate, Mitchell St is still here. And speaking of the Badger, when is he due back in the Territory? Bushie understands he likes to trade his charm and rugged looks with local barstaff in Darwin’s party strips.
Out of this world
BUSHIE was a little concerned for Goyder independent MLA Kezia
Purick’s welfare this week after a rather unusual tweet. “Don’t accept a friend request from me cause it isn’t me but an alien,” the Speaker warned. It’s always possible Ms Purick was hacked but just in case, we have decided to take a leaf out of the book from The Simpsons television show and remind our new alien overlords that as a trusted member of the Northern Territory community he can be helpful in rounding up others to toil in their underground sugar caves. UFO enthusiasts, and fellow parliamentarian Gerry Wood may also be interested in Ms Purick’s development.
On fire
THERE must have been a couple of players lighting it up during the NTFL women’s game between Waratah and Southern Districts yesterday. So much so, the TIO Stadium fire alarm went off, prompting officials to stop play and begin a voiceover on the public announcement system to direct patrons to the nearest exit. Fireys rushed to the stadium and the play was halted for almost half an hour before players were given the all clear to head back on the oval for the game to continue.
Getting busy
ALICE Springs has once again sprung into life as the Masters Games kicked off last night. And we all know when the Masters Games rolls into town “physical activity” reaches its peak. Bushie has heard unconfirmed reports Red Centre pharmacies have been stocking up, and selling out, amid the arrival of the mature sports stars.