Opinion
Sydney landmarks
The Opera House is spectacular, but it’s not Sydney’s best building
In all its well-deserved glory, it gobbles up oxygen to such an extent that other wow-factor buildings don’t get the credit they deserve.
- by Gary Nunn
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Real life
Please, stop condemning my nickname as ‘extremely derogatory’ on my behalf
As good as the intentions of the complainant may have been, I don’t need someone to take offence for me. And yet, this demand for censorship is creeping into our lives more and more.
- by Gary Nunn
Nine in 10 people lie to their therapist. But why?
We pay hundreds of dollars to have people listen to our deepest truths. So why can’t we divulge our secrets?
- by Gary Nunn
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UK election
Fool Britannia: Brits hoping for a return to the Blair-era glory days are dreaming
Where Tony Blair arrived at a point of hope, Keir Starmer enters at a point of despair. The excitement and pride of 1997 have given way to deep cynicism and Brexit division.
- by Gary Nunn
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Parenting
I’ve fathered five children in NSW. If I lived in Victoria, I’d probably have none
The state government’s donor recruitment drive may have good intentions, but without a review of family limits the idea of donating sperm feels too risky.
- by Gary Nunn
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Social media
I’m trying to evolve my relationship with my smartphone to ‘friends with benefits’
A video of the New Year’s Eve countdown at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris shows a sea of phones. When midnight hits, no one hugs or kisses.
- by Gary Nunn
‘I’d really love to meet you one day’: A sperm donor’s message to his progeny
Gone are the days when the identity of donors was a tightly guarded secret – and this biological dad couldn’t be happier.
- by Gary Nunn
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Live music
The father of karaoke has died. Can his invention please die with him?
Shigeichi Negishi’s creation apparently started as a joke. It should have stayed that way.
- by Gary Nunn
Opinion
City life
Why is it so hard to get a coffee in Sydney after 3pm?
If Sydney wants to become a truly global city, we could learn and borrow from places like Buenos Aires.
- by Gary Nunn
Two of Us
Good Weekend
‘We need to meet’: The kooky-dressing duo who kick-started a queer sports league
A love of outlandish outfits brought fellow Americans Jes Shields and Jamarr Mills together.
- by Gary Nunn
Opinion
Fitness
Don’t be a dumb-bell: Gym nasties must learn to exercise restraint
Trying to get fit at the gym is honourable. The task is not made any easier by sneering exercise junkies.
- by Gary Nunn