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Family
I’m embracing 3G holidays: three generations, non-stop mandatory activities
Unlike some families, who love to splinter into groups or have days alone, for us, the magic lies in everyone sharing every experience. Like it or not.
- by Kellie Floyd
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Bullying
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
Saying no to the great spymaster
Michael Brissenden joined his father on a trip through the Balkans to research a novel on organised crime. It led to John le Carré ... and a missed opportunity.
- by Michael Brissenden
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Stranded, stressed … then blown away by an act of kindness
A foolish, absent-minded mistake could have wrecked our road trip. Instead, it led to a rescue – and a reminder of the good in the world.
- by Tony Wright
Opinion
Death
I’m glad you’ve come to my funeral. I’ve got a few things to tell you
Thanks to a local entrepreneur, you can now do your own version of the Pauline Hanson video: “Fellow Australians, if you are seeing this now, it means I have been murdered.”
- by Doug Hendrie
Opinion
Parenting
Why it’s time to give up on trying to be a cool parent
Aside from death and taxes, one thing is certain: children will always be embarrassed by their parents, even when you’re doing the coolest thing possible.
- by Shona Hendley
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Opinion
I don’t own a puffer jacket or drink coffee. But this is how I know I’m a legit Melburnian
When guys on Hinge or Bumble asked me who I barrack for, I was stumped. When pressed to decide, I left the apps instead.
- by Maida Pineda
Opinion
Cars
I bought the unsexiest car in Australia, and I love it
My family was appalled when this dumpy little darling, with all the charm of an upturned bathtub, pulled into our driveway.
- by Marish Mackowiak
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Olympics
The verdict on Raygun’s Olympics performance is in: Craptastic to the max
Before we start, remember your trash could be my treasure, which is the whole point.
- by Kate Halfpenny
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Opinion
I see you look at my name tag. I know what you want to ask. But no, I am not changing it
Yes, the double hyphen of Heitmann-Ryce-LeMercier might seem like overkill, but there is a reason why I have so many surnames.
- by Liam Heitmann-Ryce-LeMercier
Opinion
Mental health
Yes, they make us feel better. But your pet is not your therapist
When did we get to the point that people come second to animals and a human needs to explain why they don’t wish to share space with your pet?
- by Bianca Denny