On Monday’s
Four Corners, Sean Nicholls reports on “Packer’s Gamble,” a cautionary tale of big money, back room lobbying and political influence.
It began with a discreet meeting and a personal pitch in the home of a powerful media figure, Alan Jones.
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What followed was a textbook example of what big money, back room lobbying and political influence can deliver.
“It seemed to be a political steamroller. It did seem that it had a momentum and having had James Packer behind it and knowing his powerful friends, it seemed to me at the time that this was going to happen.” Former regulator
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Bow wrestling finishes 2nd in D-III for third time in four years after loss to Plymouth in final
Bow High senior captain Wyatt Rheinhardt competes against Plymouth s Jacob Heath during the Division III wrestling championships on February 24, 2021, in Plymouth. Rheinhardt won by pin, but Plymouth won the match, 48-30, to win its 14th division championship. DEREK ROUSSEAU Courtesy
Bow High senior captain Andrew Bliss competes against Plymouth during the Division III wrestling championships on February 24, 2021, in Plymouth. Bliss won by pin, but Plymouth won the team match, 48-30, to claim its 14th division championship. DEREK ROUSSEAU Courtesy
The Bow High wrestling team poses for a photo after competing against Plymouth in the Division III wrestling championships on February 24, 2021, in Plymouth. Bow finished runner-up. DEREK ROUSSEAU Courtesy