...Naughty Girl (Australian 18.01.06)

Who’s a pretty naughty girl?
backslapping a mere prelude to trial by peers
comfort the prize for a long career
hurricanes show ‘God’s mad at America’
let’s scale down the war
troop plan cloud
bordering on silly
drugs ‘disguised in biscuits package’
the box not sexy
a belly laugh is good for the heart
fears for Aussie lost on volcano


The Australian – January 18, 2006
[7, 10, 4, 8, 1, 4, 8, 3, 8, 5, 6]

Sharks yes (The Age 18.01.06)

Sharks yes, but beaches safe
money on the bar as the six o’clock swill makes a comeback
read my tips – I need help
seven-year-old takes the wheel… and crashes
crash kills refugee, craftsman, and gentleman who touched so many
keep lid on this, says board memo
the heat off Joyce in jaunt to the ice
buyers rush to grab first homes
TV in the bedroom guarantees a bad reception
parrot’s love declaration turns boyfriend into a cuckold
warming: it’s time to come clean

The Age – January 18, 2006
[9, 9, 16, 4, 3, 4, 3, 3, 10, 10, 15]

Stop it or you will go blind (Herald Sun 18.01.06)

Stop it or you will go blind
a lot riding on last-minute seating decisions
shore up spots and see yachts
perks of passing parade
mate, join our party
nipping in for a tuck
drinker shot in port hotel
passing shots at costly serves
one man’s swill another’s caviar
hail our new local hero
sews all night and knits all day


Herald Sun – January 18, 2006
[30, 15, 5, 18, 21, 27, 2, 17, 11, 4, 11]