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Erin Molan has been a journalist in Australia for nearly 20 years. Host of Erin, Fridays at 5.00pm on Sky News Australia and Daily Telegraph Columnist. Molan spent 11 years as a News and Sports Host at Channel 9… including as the first woman to host the Footy Show and Continuous Call Team on 2GB. She is passionate about online safety and campaigned for new laws to protect Australians… which were introduced into Parliament.

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(FILES) Maayan Zin, the mother of Dafna (15) and Ela (8), believed to have been taken hostage by Palestinian Hamas militants during the October 7 attack, shows pictures of her daughters during an interview in her flat in the central Israeli city of Kiryat Ono near Tel Aviv on October 27, 2023. Hours after the announcement of a deal to release hostages held in the Gaza Strip, the mother of Ela and Dafna Elyakim, who were kidnapped on 7 October, has "cautiously" allowed herself to dream of the aftermath. (Photo by GIL COHEN-MAGEN / AFP)

Powerful message of love amidst a gruesome war

A mother’s heartbreaking plea for the safety of her children in Gaza will resonate with parents everywhere, writes Erin Molan

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Australian actress, and Ambassador of UNHCR goodwill, Cate Blanchett arrives to attend a plenary session at the European Parliament, EU headquarters in Brussels on November 8, 2023. (Photo by John THYS / AFP)

Molan: Please be mindful of reality before attacking Australia

Freedom of speech is one thing, but let’s make sure you know the facts before taking pot shots at Australia, writes Erin Molan

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Royal Australian Navy midshipmen, Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force officer cadets prior to marching to the 2020 ADFA Graduation Parade held in Canberra. *** Local Caption *** On Sunday 6 December 2020, the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) held its annual Graduation Parade with the Governor-General of Australia, His Excellency General (Retâd) the Honourable David Hurley AC, DSC, as the Reviewing Officer. More than 300 graduating trainee officers took to the ADFA Parade Ground as they graduated from the Academy following the completion of their military training and academic studies. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Parade was conducted in a modified format to past years, with only graduating trainee officers marching.

As world goes mad, it’s time to take threats against us seriously

With Defence Force numbers dwindling, the Federal Government needs to take measures to enhance our capability to ward off any potential threats, writes Erin Molan.

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A man walks past an Israeli police station in Sderot after it was damaged during battles to dislodge Hamas militants who were stationed inside, on October 8, 2023. Israel's prime minister of October 8 warned of a "long and difficult" war, as fighting with Hamas left hundreds killed on both sides after a surprise attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group. (Photo by RONALDO SCHEMIDT / AFP)

Fight against evil must never be compromised

The war against the evil terrorism shown by Hamas this week must continue but the rules of engagement should never be overlooked, writes Erin Molan.

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Man holding hand of girlfriend with promise ring

Why does the woman have to wear an engagement ring?

The practice of a woman wearing an engagement while the man remains ring-free seems outdated in this woke world, writes Erin Molan

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Erin Molan: ‘I thought I’d still be married with more children at 40’

Media personality Erin Molan reveals how turning 40 led her to reflect on her life as a single mum, and how she pictured her life very differently.

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TOPSHOT - This pool image distributed by Sputnik agency shows Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un (L) shaking hands during their meeting at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Amur region on September 13, 2023, ahead of planned talks that could lead to a weapons deal with Russian President. (Photo by Vladimir SMIRNOV / POOL / AFP)

Voicing concern: you should be fearful war is on our doorstep

While our leaders put all their energy into getting the Voice over the line, our enemies are colluding … anything from annexation of any country that tickles their fancy to plotting the demise of us all, writes Erin Molan

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Erin Molan: My first Father’s Day without Dad

Facing her first Father’s Day without her Dad, Jim, Erin Molan pays tribute to the former soldier and senator, and urges everyone to reach out to their own Dad this weekend.

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Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle carrying Australian Defence Force personnel from a battle group comprising infantry soldiers from the Brisbane-based 8th/9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment and other units at the Ingham Aerodrome. Photos from Exercise Southern Jackaroo trilateral warfighting activity involving the Australian Defence Force (ADF), United States Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) and the Japanese Ground Self Defence Force in Ingham, Hinchinbrook. Jackeroo is an important lead component of the lead into Exercise Talisman Sabre from July 22 to August 4. Picture: Cameron Bates

Chopper tragedy a reminder of what we owe defence personnel

The Talisman Sabre helicopter tragedy has shown the dangers our defence force personnel face every day, writes Erin Molan

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - Newswire Photos July 20, 2023: Victorian premier Daniel Andrews during the state funeral of Simon Crean at St Pauls Cathedral in Melbourne. Picture NCA NewsWire / Aaron Francis

Arrogant Dan is perfect example of gaslighting

Cancelling the Commonwealth Games was bad enough, but Dan Andrews seemed to take delight in announcing one of the biggest ever backflips seen outside a gymnastics arena, writes Erin Molan.

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