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Susie O’Brien is a columnist and journalist at the Herald Sun, writing on family, social, political and lifestyle issues. She also writes about parenting, or “sharenting” as it’s now known thanks to Facebook. Susie often writes about her three kids, but this is getting harder as they now regularly Google their names to check up on her. Susie is an experienced media performer who appears on Sunrise every Friday where her main audience is women on treadmills watching with the sound turned down. Over the years she’s been on The Project, The Circle, Mornings, Today, Weekend Today and Sky News and every other news show. She has a PhD in Education, but please don’t hold this against her.

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****WARNING - DO NOT USE WITHOUT SPEAKING TO HERALD SUN PIC DESK FIRST**** MasterChef judge George Calombaris who has undergone several surgeries to save the sight in his right eye after a sporting injury. Picture- Nicole Cleary

George’s staff are the only ones we should feel sorry for

Don’t feel sorry for celebrity chef George Calombaris, feel sorry for the staff who were underpaid and now face the prospect of losing their jobs, writes Susie O’Brien.

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Story is about the difficulty parents have getting kids to do preventative health measures, such as eating veggies, brushing teeth, wearing bike helmets, wearing sunscreen etc.The girls are very good and donÕt want to be portrayed negatively. L-R Kate Coding, 8, sisters, Annie,3 and Maggie Tindale,7. Picture: Sarah Matray

Alarming figures show dire state of kids health

Parents are rightfully concerned about the health of their kids with a new study revealing one in four Aussie children are overweight and 45 per cent of six-year-olds have dental decay.

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EMBARGO FOR TWAM 30 NOV 2019 NO REUSE WITHOUT PERMISSION FEE APPLIESVisitors take 'selfie' photographs near the main gate at the Auscwitz-Birkenau concentration camp museum in Auscwitz-Birkenau, Poland, on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018. Poland is trying to defuse its biggest standoff with Israel in at least three decades over the law, which has drawn warnings that it verges on denying the crimes of the Holocaust from the U.S. and other allies. Photographer: Piotr Malecki/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Some social posts show a lack of selfie respect

While some Instagrammers like Celeste Barber, who raised $50 million for bushfire relief, are brilliant, there are others who will stop at nothing to maximise their brand, writes Susie O’Brien.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 17: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers points in the second quarter of Game Seven of the 2010 NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics at Staples Center on June 17, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

We must remember both good and bad of Kobe

Kobe Bryant deserves to be honoured and mourned, but we need to remember the whole man: NBA champion, devoted father, supporter of women’s sports. But also that he was once at the centre of a rape case, writes Susie O’Brien.

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Leila Geagea ( grey top) mother of 3 of the dead children at the crash sight on Bettington rd Oatlands .picture John Grainger

Despite tragedy, we need our children to enjoy some freedom

The deaths of four children knocked down on a Sydney footpath is horrific but we still need to give our children the freedom that will build their resilience, writes Susie O’Brien.

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Rather than buy online this Christmas, head for the wonderful shops offering terrific choices and great prices right here in Gympie.

Why shoppers spend more at low-stress stores

Overcrowding in stores at Christmas leads to customer stress, frustration and less spending but a new study reveals some key tricks that could pay off for retailers.

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HOLD FOR THE HERALD SUN PIC DESK----- Nataly Tormey is a self-starter bucking the trend of women's underemployment. She started a business doing training for first aid and water safety. Nataly with students from Wilston St kindergarten, Selina, 5, and Sam, 5. Picture: Alex Coppel.

Why mums don’t always want to work more

It’s a common assumption that mums would choose to work more hours if they could find childcare for their kids but a new study reveals a different picture.

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Men and Woman hand giving glass of cola.Glass of cola ,Soft drinks with ice, sweethart or buddy

Sugar-stacked soft drinks cheaper at Christmas

Christmas-time discounts on sugary soft drinks could be leading to weight gain, with new research showing an increase in reduced-price stock during the silly season.

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overhead view on family sitting around christmas table with traditional Christmas roast

It’s Christmas, so let’s all have a very PC holiday

Christmas is a time to celebrate Christ, watch out for Santa and get stuck into plenty of turkey and booze, right? Well, not quite, writes Susie O’Brien.

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Laura Wild is a breast cancer survivor who is part of a group of women using social media Instagram to support each other and share stories. The story is about Instagram as a positive thing for these women who call themselves #breasties. Picture: Josie Hayden

How cancer patients are bonding through Instagram posts

A popular social media platform is revealing behind-the-scenes photos of breast cancer, including hair loss, rashes, mastectomy and reconstruction, in a bid to connect those undergoing treatment.

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