Pineapple Coup Is The Fruit Of Fertile Northern Minds

QUEENSLANDERS tend to become puffed up with such provincial self-esteem they're in danger of bursting when sons and daughters of their state gain notoriety.

The Unfunny Lament Of The Library Dork

Questioned on his salute of George Bush at last weekend's NATO summit, Kevin Rudd issued the classic library dork's lament: "Not everyone understands my slightly quirky sense of humour." Well, Kevin, help is at hand. In a world exclusive, The Big Bluff can reveal some of the comic routines the Prime Minister plans to unveil over the next 12 months. For ease of understanding, I have included a line-by-line explanation for each.