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Michelle Cazzulino is a Sydney writer.

Barnaby’s booze ban? I’m thirsty for the details
Opinion
Alcohol

Barnaby’s booze ban? I’m thirsty for the details

As iron-cast as Barnaby Joyce’s willpower obviously is, those of us playing along at home were hoping for … something more.

  • by Michelle Cazzulino

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‘Charlatan’? Aussie politicians are #%!* when it comes to insults

‘Charlatan’? Aussie politicians are #%!* when it comes to insults

Given the predicament our nation is in, it would be reassuring to know our leaders were at the top of their game. Judging by the quality of their insults, we’re in deep trouble.

  • by Michelle Cazzulino
I’m beginning to think MAGA doesn’t mean what Trump thinks

I’m beginning to think MAGA doesn’t mean what Trump thinks

Somewhat ironically, the issue of whether age should preclude Trump and Biden from seeking the top job is the only one on which the two men are united.

  • by Michelle Cazzulino
Livid with Vivid? Its next light-bulb moment must be crowd control

Livid with Vivid? Its next light-bulb moment must be crowd control

Vivid Sydney has just a few days left to run, which is just as well because those worst-affected by the weekend’s palaver will require at least a year and four days to consider returning.

  • by Michelle Cazzulino
An early review of Qantas’ new looooooong-haul flights. BYO gas mask
Opinion
Aviation

An early review of Qantas’ new looooooong-haul flights. BYO gas mask

Of course, none of this should be interpreted as a defence of stopovers, which are one of the few good arguments for staying the course for 22 hours.

  • by Michelle Cazzulino
It’s a crime that my father can’t serve on a jury
Opinion
Courts

It’s a crime that my father can’t serve on a jury

For whatever reason, the gods of the NSW Sheriff’s Office have had a love-hate relationship with my dad over the decades.

  • by Michelle Cazzulino
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Supermarket self-checkouts must die. And no, I don’t wish to print a receipt

Supermarket self-checkouts must die. And no, I don’t wish to print a receipt

Supermarkets’ faith in customers’ ability to negotiate the self-checkout appears to be fading faster than a BBQ chicken after six hours in the bain-marie.

  • by Michelle Cazzulino
Kids’ sport would be so much better without the parents. #prayforrain

Kids’ sport would be so much better without the parents. #prayforrain

The weather was awful, but anyone “lucky” enough to watch their kids play sport on the weekend would have rubbed shoulders with a familiar cast of characters.

  • by Michelle Cazzulino
I want to have Arj Barker’s babies, but I wouldn’t take them to his shows
Opinion
MICF

I want to have Arj Barker’s babies, but I wouldn’t take them to his shows

Arj Barker was entirely justified in throwing the mum and her baby out of his gig. In fact, a lifetime ban would have been in order.

  • by Michelle Cazzulino
Why I’d rather my kids smoked ciggies than used a smartphone
Opinion
Phones

Why I’d rather my kids smoked ciggies than used a smartphone

Why do people throw children into the scream chambers of misery and self-loathing that come with smartphones?

  • by Michelle Cazzulino
There are many ways to become famous. Bianca Censori has chosen one of the worst

There are many ways to become famous. Bianca Censori has chosen one of the worst

The rampant exhibitionism of rapper Kanye West and his Australian partner is difficult to watch.

  • by Michelle Cazzulino

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