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Terrorists are motivated by selfishness, not religion

Courage comes in many forms and this week the Islamic community members who made those extraordinarily difficult calls showed their true, impressive colours. 

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When the rain falls West Aussies whinge louder than any Pom

Poms are supposed to be the whingers around here. But every single one of the rain haters in this case is a Dinky Di Aussie. 

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How this Brit learnt what Anzac spirit really means

Growing up in Britain, I never marked Anzac Day. In fact, it wasn’t until I moved to this country that I ever really heard the acronym ANZAC, let alone understood it. 

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Bondi victims were just like all of us, living their lives

We were supposed to be networking and making new contacts in a fun and relaxed environment, but everyone at a work event I attended on Tuesday talked about just one thing as they mingled.

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Nine years married and my romantic life’s gone to the dogs

Fast forward to this year and, in a clear sign of the times, the only gift shared was with our dog groomer. 

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Why I turned to a ‘celebrity’ weight loss drug

Last year, I revealed in this column that I had started to take a drug to help me manage my weight, but I didn’t reveal what it was. I was too scared, in all honesty, of being judged. 

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Why I’m seriously not appy about ‘absurd’ cash boost

Mr Cook, did it really have to be administered through that bloody awful Service WA app? It’s like Groundhog Day — the app that wouldn’t die.

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How can a little bit of drizzle bring down our power supply?

Like 37,000 other households in the State, ours in the northern suburbs of Perth awoke to an eerie silence on Monday.

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Mind-boggling Mary Poppins slur storm overblown

Yep, that Disney family favourite is no longer so much a spoonful of unobjectionable sugar as a bit of a colonial disaster, according to UK film censors.

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‘It’s not faaaiirrrr’: Gun owners should quit their WHINGING

It’s time to pull out a big box of tissues because I have a tale of woe for you.

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Even the Tooth Fairy isn’t immune to inflation

Having been back at school for a whole week now, our dinner conversation — which over the long holidays had consisted of tales of parks and beach trips — is now firmly focused on playground gossip.

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Dear Woolworths, let’s face the truth: It’s not me, it’s you

I’ve manfully clung on for many months now. Each visit I swear a little less quietly into my plastic trolley ...

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Why Aussie Queen Mary is the perfect role model for girls

For one everyday Tasmanian, Mary Donaldson, becoming royal has been no mere fantasy. And I couldn’t think of a better role model for my daughter.

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Let’s not make those serving us face a crappy New Year

Let’s be honest, Christmas can bring out the worst in people. And too often those working to serve us bear the brunt of our bad behaviour.

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NBN suffering from a network shortfall in plain speaking

If there was a prize for the most undecipherable jargon, the NBN would be hands-down 2024 winners ... But I’ll let you judge for yourself

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Why I’m not a fan of Elf on the Shelf

For all those parents before us who have given in to this festive scourge and faithfully undertaken the dreadful task each December night year after year, we salute you.

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It’s 2023. Keep the nasty comments about looks to yourself

In this line of work, you get used to receiving feedback — good and bad. A good reporter welcomes the feedback but there’s one special kind of feedback that makes my blood boil when it lands on my desk.

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The best way to show your gratitude to our hero fireys

As we drove around our suburb on Sunday, each and every time we saw a fire truck, we also saw someone shouting ‘thank you’ at them.

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Cameron’s second act is a mad move

Good Lord! The UK has a new foreign secretary and it’s none other than former prime minister David Cameron. 

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School swimming is a mega pain, but the pay-off is huge

For those yet to embark on the in-term swimming journey, yes it is hard, but it will absolutely be worth it

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Think council election are dull? You’re not paying attention

If there is a sure-fire way to bring conversation at a dinner party or a date to a screaming halt, bringing up local government elections must be among the main contenders.

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There’s no shame in taking control

Faced with numerous complications associated with excessive weight gain, this week I finally gave in and started taking a weight loss drug. 

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My mother-in-law’s secret to happiness (and a perfect scone)

The first true test of my commitment came when we realised that one of our favourite television shows had returned to a streaming app — just one episode a week at a time. Painful. 

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The waitlist: COVID’s left us with an obsession for queuing

In the land where the QR code was king, masks de rigueur and working at home was the norm, we were all suddenly queuing everywhere we went. 

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