There were some extraordinary women who were a part of Australia’s wartime effort. With ANZAC Day upon us, and the media saturation of stories about the men lost at Gallipoli and Kokoda, I thought I would take a look at some women who may not have fought on the frontlines, but did a little more…
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We’ve all been there. You’re having a casual shower and suddenly find yourself a little peckish. What is there to eat in here? Soap? No. A loofah? No. Perhaps the grout? Definitely not. Well, thanks to the ‘no shampoo’ movement, there are several natural alternatives to shampoo you can try that are, if hunger strikes…
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I’ve been going on a massive new music binge of late, combining old favourites with some new discoveries. Telling you I’m doing so, but not sharing, would be a tease, so this week I’m bringing you a top 10 list of Aussie songstresses from the last ten years or so. Some you may not have…
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Happy International Women’s Day everyone! Having my column fall on this day sounds like a golden opportunity for a womanly theme, which almost makes it a shame that almost every column has some kind of womanly theme. I feel like I shot myself in the foot there. So, instead of a column listing achievements, I…
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Crime fiction holds a little corner of my heart. I picked up a Linda Fairstein novel in my early teens and never looked back – Sherlock Holmes, CSI, film noir and everything in between landed on my radar, but I always found myself gravitating to the works where female characters took the lead. I don’t…
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It’s coming, guys. That one day of year where every Facebook status is either a profession of love or a profession of love for the single life. Whether you love it, hate it or couldn’t give a flying hoot either way, you’re going to be hearing a lot about St. Valentine, Aphrodite and Venus on…
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I confess – I love a good a musical. Actually, not just the good ones. I love them all, even the god awful Rocky Horror Picture Show sequel, Shock Treatment. I can’t sing and I can’t dance, yet all I want to do is be Liza Minelli belting my lungs out in Cabaret. So, I…
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Christmas is over, you’ve rung in the new year, and now that the holiday buzz is wearing off you’re looking at a stack of unwanted gifts. While basking in the glow of hot summer days and beer that bathbomb making kit seemed like a bit of fun, but now that you’re back at work all…
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Happy New Year everyone! Sick of the traditional drinking, fireworks and Auld Lang Syne-ing, or the less traditional passing out, missing the fireworks and drunkendialling? Spice up your celebrations this New Year by incorporating some international traditions into your revelry. 1. Go First-Footing In Scottish folklore, the first-foot is the first person to cross the…
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Happy Holidays! Christmas is almost here and I’m getting into the spirit. So stop fighting people for parks at shopping centres and turn off that Christmas movie with Jonathon Taylor Thomas, because I have some Christmas stories for you to get lost in. 1. A Christmas Carol I would be a bit of a Scrooge…
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Being the spouse of the Prime Minister can be a sucky job. You are required to attend official events, host parties for people you may not even like, and are stuck in the eye of the fickle public through no choosing of your own. This fortnight I thought I’d highlight some spouses who did a…
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The Guinness World Records celebrate the people who are the best in their field, whether it be a result of genetics, sheer hard work, or doing something a little odd. It’s these oddities we are celebrating this fortnight, with these ladies who are the best in their fields, however obscure they may be. 1. Longest…
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When it comes to makeup and hair products, we have a lot to thank our ancient counterparts for, such as discovering coconut oil and henna, but they also had a few methods I’d be reluctant to use. Here are the top 10 ye olde beauty products that you shouldn’t try at home. 1. Lead as…
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So far we’ve hit TV and film, so this fortnight it’s time to turn to awesome female characters in literature. I’ve tried to hit a few different genres here, so hopefully there’s something to please everyone. Jump into the comment box with any addition. 1. Holly Golightly (Breakfast at Tiffany’s, 1958) ‘Never love a wild…
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