Today, Barnaby Joyce sensationally claimed that he was against the decriminalisation of abortion. In reality, it gave him another example to defend the thing he loves most – himself.
In defence of grammar nazism: What’s correct is correct
As a retired journalist, I’m concerned about the grammatical standards that pass as suitable. Call me a Nazi if you must – but what is right, is right.
I’m old and a gamer…come at me, bro
According to one UK study, more than a quarter of people over 65 play video games regularly. Being old myself, can confirm.
The problem with smart journalists and dumb politicians
We’re a nation that elects extremely stupid politicians. So, the tendency from some journalists is to elevate their idiocy to higher planes of thinking. This services no-one but themselves.
Dutton’s terrorism rhetoric might divide us, but we should come together
Yesterday, Peter Dutton blamed the Flinders Street attack on the Muslim community, the ALP and the openness of our borders. Fear might split us, but we’re better than that.
The golliwog furore is not ‘a world gone mad’, it’s a world growing up
The social media backlash against the golliwog dolls at the Adelaide Fair is legitimate. Just because it made sense to you as a child doesn’t mean it should as an adult.
It’s not funny, it’s true: The anti-rape Beyonce police meme is indicative
The NSW Police using a Beyonce meme to victim shame rape victims for the ‘lols’ is a prime example of why we’re not taken seriously.
It’s not cricket, it’s institutional misogyny
Cricket Australia dismissing an employee for advocating abortion is half the issue. We should care about this much more than a tampered ball.
Shelton, Latham, Leyonhjelm: You’re making us look bad
I’m a right-wing voter, but the recent nonsense spouted by Latham and company has me wondering if we should hold our own accountable before we criticise the left.
Dutton’s tougher airport laws completely correct, addresses a reality of our time
The news that police will soon be able to stop anyone at airports and ask for their ID was met with hideous criticism. However, the move seems to be grounded in logic.
To those mothers who feel alienated, today is yours too
Mother’s Day is a grand celebration. However, to those who don’t fit the definition, today can be brutal.
Why I stopped worrying and love the technology that I once feared
Yesterday, the world witnessed the first fatality of the self-driving car. However, I don’t think the fear of technology is helpful, or lasting.
Women, we should extend the olive branch along with the finger
I feel the reason why we women don’t really see change is that we’re trying to convince the wrong people. Today, I feel we need to do something bold, but necessary.
Putting the ‘fun’ in your own funeral
I’m at the age where my social calendar is made up of funerals. However, the more I see, the less I want the standard dour church fare for my own.
What a lifetime of fearing the other has taught me
You could say that I’m a product of my environment, however, my fear of the other has followed me throughout my entire life. It’s taught me one particular lesson.
What a Burke: If everyone knew, why are we just hearing about it now?
Frankly, I am shocked to hear the allegations against Don Burke. It doesn’t seem like something he’d do, which may be the problem. Why did it take so long to come out?
20 years since Diana: Time to finally farewell the English Rose
Today marks twenty years since the death of Diana, and I still remember it as if it was yesterday. Which is the problem. Two decades of tabloid speculation has twisted our memory of her. Time to let her rest.
TBS Boomers: Want to enjoy love? Embrace the re-runs
Love is a fine thing, but gets old quick. The only true solution to making it last is doing things you absolutely hate.
Science sez: Don’t worry, just worry
Worrying research from California has explained that a worry-first lifestyle is actually beneficial to your mental health.
Gender roles in Australia: The alien landscape I walk on
As for someone who witnessed the euphoria of 1970’s feminism, the landscape I see today is quite different, but has far surpassed us.
Study: 68% of parents clueless about kids’ jobs, resident nan agrees
A recent study discovered that a large percentage of parents had no idea what their kids do for a job. And I agree. But I don’t like its tone.
Turnbull echoing the sighs of the old republic
Considering the results from similar votes overseas, Malcolm Turnbull’s vague “one day” committal to the Australian Republic may be the best option.
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