You can't take it with you

Andrew Forrest has found a way to solve the problems which has befallen other cashed-up clans.

Golden lining

After the myriad pointless uses of gold which have been the subjects of a stream of agenda stories, it seems that finally, someone has put the precious metal to a good use.

Stars take aim at frackers

Protests against fracking are nothing new, especially in the US, but there is now an official protest song to keep up the spirits of those on the picket line and it comes with some celebrity backing.

Shining talent recognised

In the grand tradition of pointless things gold has been used for (see the gold plated vacuum cleaner or gold shirt in previous issues) comes yet another wonderful extravagance.

Chemical warfare strains relations

France and England have never been the closest of friends but a recent attack was beneath the belt.

Sincerest form of flattery?

When Clive Palmer and Bob Katter began talks of joining forces to make some political noise last year, the chance of a clash between the two outspoken Queenslanders was always going to be high.