Opinion
Alcohol
Being alcohol-free doesn’t mean being sent to the kids’ table any more
Welcome to Dry July, friends. I can confidently say there hasn’t been a better time to take a break from the booze.
- by Alice Clarke
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Opinion
Cycling
Melbourne City Council’s bike lane backflip a disappointing manoeuvre
I’ve lived in the city for more than 15 years, and the City of Melbourne’s decision to pause building bike lanes is bizarre and short-sighted.
- by Alice Clarke
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Women's health
Painful and disruptive periods? Don’t dismiss them like I did
I’ll be the first to admit that I can be a bit of an idiot when it comes to my health. So I never really know when something is worth seeking medical attention.
- by Alice Clarke
Opinion
City life
Buskers are back, but they need to change their tune
Now that the CBD is coming back to life and the buskers are serenading us once more, the time has come to talk about what makes a good cover song.
- by Alice Clarke
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Infrastructure
Painting a picture of a bike just doesn’t cut it
Councils see the value of attracting cyclists to their area for tourism dollars, but they need to go a step further and actually deliver safe routes that don’t frustrate riders or drivers.
- by Alice Clarke
Opinion
Real life
You can keep your digital detox, I’ll stay connected
The internet is only toxic if you interact with the toxic parts.
- by Alice Clarke
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Marriage
Here’s my secret to a good marriage, and it’s not shared interests
I admit that it’s a luxury, but sometimes divisions are the best way to achieve marital bliss.
- by Alice Clarke
Opinion
Ageing
Don’t worry young folk, life doesn’t end at 25
I’ve seen a lot of young people on social media lately lamenting how they had to achieve all their dreams before 25 or it would be too late.
- by Alice Clarke
Opinion
Film
Slayed: Joss Whedon gives a masterclass in how not to say sorry
The Buffy creator has broken his silence on allegations by actors of threats and cruelty – but maybe he should have just stayed quiet.
- by Alice Clarke
Opinion
New Year
Making a new year’s resolution? Let’s not punish ourselves this year
The beginning of 2020 and 2021 were both hailed as exciting events, it would be nice if 2022 could just come in quietly and not make any sudden moves.
- by Alice Clarke
Opinion
VCE
Disappointed with your ATAR? Here’s why it doesn’t matter
I’m going to let you in on a secret: I finished year 12 fifteen years ago, and my score was nowhere near what I needed it to be.
- by Alice Clarke
Original URL: https://www.watoday.com.au/by/alice-clarke-h1749m