The Source: Rob Mills tells Craig McLachlan to admit he was in the wrong

Stage star Rob Mills has taken aim at Craig McLachlan’s ongoing shows of defiance, saying the disgruntled actor needs to “put his hand up” and admit he was wrong.

Rob Mills (right) has blasted Craig McLachlan’s behaviour.

Putting the squeeze on Victoria’s movers, shakers and headline makers.

Stage star Rob Mills has spoken about fellow actor Craig McLachlan’s continuing shows of defiance following McLachlan’s 2020 acquittal of sexual assault charges.

A few weeks ago, McLachlan, like all self-respecting identities in pursuit of public adulation (or is that redemption?), went on SAS Australia, to “exorcise pain with pain”.

He recently received a payout for legal fees after being found not guilty of 13 charges.

A guest on the popular The Dos and D Show podcast, Mills said: “As far as him still trying to be a victim, sorry mate, you got to put up your hand and say I was in the wrong. And he’s refused to do that and I’m just so sad for him, sad for the situation and everyone involved.

“I’m just so disappointed that (it) hasn’t transpired. That he has not put his hand up and said I got this wrong and I’m really sorry. It doesn’t take much to say sorry. For the harm that he’s caused the other people, it’s horrific.”

Rob Mills has lashes Craig McLachlan. Picture: Sam Tabone

What do Christmas drinks tell us about political parties?

The Victorian Opposition is taking a stately approach to its media Christmas drinks, offering “drinks and canapes” at a city rooftop bar on Thursday night.

The Allan government’s Christmas drinks, set down for December 11, sound more daring.

The invitation mentions no finish time and asks that invited guests bring “jolly spirits and Santa hats” to “celebrate the end of another year”.

Up in Canberra, the federal crossbenchers on Wednesday presented their festive homegrown wares at the “Ultimate Christmas Party” dubbed Crossbench Actually, according to the invitation which featured all the crossbenchers except ex-Lib David Van.

Indi MP Helen Haines brought King Valley prosecco (following the fight with the EU).

The Greens’ Adam Bandt brought Bodriggy and Molly Rose beers from his Melbourne electorate, but thoughtfully left his protest kayak — which hit the waters of Newcastle last weekend — at home.

The other Christmas Party offering was delivered by the Nationals, who boast form for memorable silly season send-offs.

Tuesday night’s event featured an “Australian icon” theme.

Victorian senator Bridget McKenzie and some of her staff were dressed up as flight attendants in a crack at Qantas.

Gippsland MP Darren Chester went as a “Bass Strait worker” in bright orange overalls. Some MPs went as Bunnings workers.

Mallee MP Dr Anne Webster dressed up as Delta, while Nicholls MP Sam Birrell dressed up as Ian Moss. Guitar in hand, he did a reportedly “good version” of Tucker’s Daughter.

The 2021 Nats party featured a flurry of punches and a hurried apology. Which may help explain the otherwise unlikely reticence of National MPs to furnish photos of themselves at this week’s event even though, happily, no fights have been reported.

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