Category Archives: Television

New chapter, new me: life after redundancy

So, in case you didn’t know, in 2006, just after the birth of my middle child, I began working for Uncle Rupert. Or as many call him, Rupert Murdoch. From the moment I began my journalism degree, my vision was … Continue reading

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Sydney Swans team spirit bonds my family

I’ve been a Sydney Swans fan for more than a decade and like many sports fans, transitioning from a young single fan free to attend games or watch on TV, to a fan with family responsibilities and trying to juggle … Continue reading

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Why daytime soaps could be great again

A few weeks ago I threw myself back into the frothy world of daytime soaps. I’m a long time, on again, off again fan, a relationship that began in my early teens. I was a staunchly loyal viewer for a … Continue reading

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Trolls and other nasties living online

Charlotte Dawson has battled depression for years, according to last night’s 60 Minutes. And so when a vile Twitter campaign, hashtagged #dieCharlotte, launched she was ill equipped to deal with it. There have been two main reactions online to what … Continue reading

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Denver cinema Batman shooting illustrates newspapers’ problem

The Denver, Colorado Batman shooting last night not only shocked and revolted the world as yet another horrific spree killing unfolded, but – as a side issue – perfectly illustrated the problem faced by newspapers in a digital world. How … Continue reading

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Why girls as young as six want to be sexy

Girls as young as six aspire to be sexy. A recent US study may have unlocked WHY they want to be sexy. And better yet, they may have some ideas that work to protect our daughters from precocious sexualisation. Bookmark … Continue reading

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A West Wing moment, just because I can…

This piece from The West Wing speaks to me on several levels. I find those who slavishly follow the bible, as though its every word is truth, bothersome. Lots of people do, I think. Like lots of others, I find … Continue reading

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Sunrise, coffee and more 50 Shades of Grey sex talk

So this morning I – with some girlfriends of mine – appeared on Seven’s Sunrise to discuss some highbrow literature. OK, OK, it wasn’t so much highbrow as brow raising. We were discussing the publishing phenomenon 50 Shades of Grey. … Continue reading

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Lindy Chamberlain Twitter comments reveal little but teach much

Two throwaway comments got me into a little spot of bother last night on Twitter. Both were insensitive and in both instances I was challenged. And in defending my position I really learned something surprising. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this … Continue reading

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Best TV themes of all time

Remember when hair was big and shoulderpads even bigger? Remember when the whole country, nay, the whole western world wondered who shot JR? Or if Sam and Diane would patch up their relationship (Cheers)? Or if Hannibal, Murdock, B.A. Baracus and Faceman … Continue reading

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