Why are young women turning away from religion?
Young men in greater numbers are cleaving to conservatism and all the traditional comforts this offers them, while young women are veering off into something else.
Nikki Gemmell
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Why I joined a secret society of guerilla gardeners
Our underground movement is fighting back against the march of the black roofs on the hems of our cities and our denuded, sun-slapped carparks and pitifully neglected nature strips. And there’s an art to avoiding being caught.
When females speak out, they’re punished
For some, Lidia Thorpe’s challenge to King Charles was rude. Shameful. Pathetic and puerile. For others it was electrifying. Passionate. Courageous and much-needed.
The vice-presidential candidate is a rare type of politician
Tim Walz’s very public journey over these past few months has been intriguing in terms of a fresh brand of masculinity in the public arena.
The tragedy of King Charles: he had too little time
I support an Australian republic, yet retain affection for Charles the man. Because his mother lived so long and refused to cede power to her son, we now have an elderly, ailing monarch who has only touched his kingly legacy lightly.
We’ve dropped the ball with sun safety
Like the nicotine scourge that’s crept so stealthily back into our lives, we now have a generation not nearly as sun-mindful as they should be.
Weaponising access to grandkids is terribly cruel
Imagine. Lunch with friends, the retirement years. Everyone pulling out the grandkid photos; laughing, relishing, sharing. You have grandkids too – but there are no photos.
Cracking the code on Aussie slang: what is a ‘Larry Emdur’?
Rhyming slang has its origins in the idiom of the convicts, who concocted a secret ‘flash language’ so that the boss cockies – the judges and officials – couldn’t understand them. Here’s a guide to bring us up to date.
In the bewildering tumult of menopause, I’d stopped having sex with my husband and lost my voice
I’d lost my confidence. The elixir of self-belief had vanished. You, dear reader, helped me get it back.
Nine foals, 11 years: What sort of life did Black Caviar have as a broodmare?
In the life story of the champion thoroughbred we bear witness to a tale of astonishing sporting prowess, and big money, with something of The Handmaid’s Tale thrown into the mix too.
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