Technology Is Great, Just Don’t Bank On It – by Bethany Macdonald
As I stood in the queue at the bank and watched a woman try to load $1,400 worth of coins into the Coin Deposit Machine, I felt a little sorry for her. It seemed like a time-consuming process, kind of like playing to pokies but with even worse odds. Every time she put money in, it […]
How to Lose Your Soul by Summer – by Lucy Watson
The other day I left my book at home. Not a disaster, true. But on this particular night, I had no social plans and I wanted to take myself out for dinner on the way home from work. I do this a fair bit, as I enjoy eating in restaurants alone, for various reasons. Anyway, […]
Love, Family and the Real World – by Lucy Watson
There is a so-called “perfect” world that men like Cory Bernardi dream exists. A world where all couples are married. And they are all happy. Where women don’t get beaten. Where partners don’t cheat. Where there is no need for divorce because every single couple feels the same about each other in 20 years, as […]
Dear Conservatives – by Lucy Watson
Dear Conservative Right Wing, Sorry to interrupt you. I know you’re very busy reading Andrew Bolt, and listening to Alan Jones. But I would just like to thank you. For through your insightful social commentary both online, and through other forms of media (and policy) you have shown me the error of my ways. I had […]
Making Tea. Cafes, You’re Doing It Wrong – by Lucy Watson
So, I don’t drink coffee. Weird, I know. Let’s just move past that. Because this isn’t about coffee. This is about tea. Proper, delicious, old fashioned tea. Not fruit tea, or green tea, or chai, or sleepy time. I mean English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Darjeeling, Melbourne Breakfast, milk-on-the-side tea. And why am I talking about […]
10 Things Mum Should Know About Me. But Doesn’t – by T. Little
Actually, there might be more than 10 here: 1. I am in a happy relationship. With a woman. 2. I don’t have as many friends as you think I do. 3. I am no longer a child, and hate that I am categorised as one with my nieces. 4. I can make sensible decisions. And […]
Nice Guys Don’t Finish Last – by Lucy Watson
Dear nice guys, Let me start by saying that I’m your biggest fan. To me, there is nothing more attractive than a thoughtful, kind hearted man who genuinely cares about and respects women. It’s a rare and beautiful thing. So I want to take a moment to dispel the biggest myth a lot of you […]
Fear of Dandenong – by Aidan “Taco” Jones
Once again we reach Saturday and find me running on very little sleep after three days’ activities. Last night I went down to Dandenong to do some standup at an open mic night in a local pool hall… what a strange experience. I’d never been to Dandenong before last night, and my only experience or […]
Always Hawthorn – by Stacey Mahon
My favourite day of the year is almost here. I’ve got my crew organised, my outfit picked out and washed, and a make-up artist ready to go. And of course by “make-up artist” I mean the lovely ladies at The G with the brown and yellow face paint. I also may be lying about my […]
Purple Prick or Poo & Wee? – by Tom Watson
If the question in the title makes no sense to you whatsoever then I am afraid you are frighteningly unprepared for one of the social events of the season – the Grand Final Day barbeque. But fear not my beloved readers. Your faithful expert on the weird and wonderful world of sport is here to […]