Emily Day
Emily Day is The Age deputy opinion editor.
Opinion
Fitness
I hate the gym. So why did I just join another one?
For years, I thought the gym was one of the nine circles of hell – until I found a slice of fitness heaven.
- by Emily Day
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Opinion
Public transport
Myki, you had a good run. But it’s time to tap off
This clunky, awkward and often faulty public transport ticketing system has frustrated, angered and bewildered passengers since being unveiled in 2010 to replace the old paper Metcard.
- by Emily Day
Opinion
Violence
Jill Meagher was murdered 10 years ago. Are Melbourne’s streets any safer?
in Jill we could see ourselves – a bright, happy, ordinary person, enjoying a fun night out with colleagues, just trying to get home safely.
- by Emily Day
Opinion
Rail
When I’m on the V/Line I feel the need for speed
City-slickers may not understand the challenges of riding on our regional rail system - but there’s something that needs to be changed, fast.
- by Emily Day
Opinion
State of Origin
Can we play too? Why Victoria should be able to join State of Origin
I’ve just come back from Queensland where I experienced the local culture by tuning into the State of Origin. Is it time we southerners were allowed to join the fun?
- by Emily Day
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City life
Southern Cross is grim, grimy and depressing. Melbourne deserves better
After moving out of Melbourne to a regional city, I’ve discovered the joys and delights of Southern Cross Station, of which there are none.
- by Emily Day
We waited three years for Courtney Barnett – and it was worth it
There’s something a little surreal about seeing a room full of mostly millennials bopping along to a song about housing unaffordability.
- by Emily Day
Opinion
Tokyo Olympics
The enduring fascination of Olympic fails
The Olympic Games are about celebrating the best of the best in the pool, on the track and on the pitch. But we need to also celebrate those who hit the wall, knock over the high jump pole, and fall to the floor.
- by Emily Day
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
Testing times for the nation’s nostrils as the pandemic drags on
Five COVID-19 tests feels like a lot for a desk jockey who’s been working from home since March last year, but I’ll keep rocking up for a nose poke until we are out of this mess.
- by Emily Day
Opinion
City life
Moribund Melbourne gasping for a heartbeat
The CBD might need more than an injection of restaurant vouchers to get people back into the city.
- by Emily Day
Opinion
Daniel Andrews
Chill, Dan, your recovery may take some time
Here’s some advice to the Premier on recovering from a spinal injury.
- by Emily Day
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