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GONE TO THE DOGS

SAM McMahon appears to be getting ready for her life after politics. On Monday, McMahon’s media adviser used her parliamentary email to tell enthralled Territorians she had diagnosed a dog with Covid-19 via teleconference, with the letterhead, “Northern Territory Veterinary Services”. Here’s to a fresh start.

LIA UNMASKED

FRUSTRATIONS were high in parliament this week due to onerous requirements. When going up to the dispatch box to yell at nemesis Natasha Fyles, Opposition Leader Lia Finocchiaro exclaimed: “God, can I take this off!” before ripping off her mask.

BREATH OF FRESH AIR

ABC presenter Jo Laverty was off with Covid this week, and it was quite clearly showing. Laverty took to Twitter on Wednesday, potentially out of boredom, to showcase what looks like a collection of “wind pipes”. They were bongs. Lots of bongs.

The post was made in support of former Australian of the Year Grace Tame, who was caught pictured with a bong. But it does also speak to how Laverty landed the job presenting

ABC radio: she obviously has very good lungs.

HEAD, SHOULDERS KNEES AND ALBO

A PUZZLED Anthony Albanese was asked this week whether he prefers the nickname, “Elbow” or “Kneesy”? He just answered Albo.

FACE FOR RADIO

NT News political reporter Thomas Morgan made his television debut on Channel 9 Darwin this week, giving punters an insight into how important it was for the press to be allowed inside the media gallery during parliament. Back in the office, journos were crouched around the TV watching their baby scribe blossom. Bushie is the first in line for an autograph.

DYNAMIC GOVERNMENT

THIS week Chief Minister Michael Gunner shared some inspiring words ahead of parliament resuming, using his crystal ball to highlight his 2022 Year Ahead. But is the Chief really looking into the future? Bushie did a quick Google after this speech and on the Chief’s official NT government homepage, found it featured his Year Ahead – but for 2019.

Perhaps the site needs a refresh, Chief?