Oz Defence 'bungle' costs $50m, plus.

August 5

"It says the project has failed to deliver many outcomes and is ineffective.
Labor's Chris Evans says the system will now be scrapped and replaced at a cost of $150 million.
He says Defence Minister Robert Hill signed off on additional funding for the system."
www.abc.net.au...
Hehe, Canberra can't 'talk' to Pine Gap.

Lil' Johnny on the 'hot-line' to W...

Johnny, 'Hey mate, what o/s are you running at 'the golf balls'? (secret codes words)

W, (leaning and whispering to Rummy) 'Those Aussies have a lil' comprooter in golf balls now'!

...White House 'Muzak' kicks in.

Sanc'.
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