"I think she might be Scomo's biggest mistake", an "old leftie" whispered into my ear at the Andrew Olle Media Lecture. There was a perception, rightly or wrongly, that the appointment of Ita Buttrose as ABC Chair was simply another political appointment and that Ita would do the "government's bidding". Indeed, the appointment was a … Continue reading Big Events
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For the first time today in decades, I felt that all too common feeling of sunburn on the back of my neck. Though sunburn was pretty common when I was a child, I've had long-term awareness about the risks of skin cancer, especially since I have fair skin and red-haired ancestry, always wearing a hat … Continue reading Red and Purple
About 10.45am on Friday, I received the following text message from a friend and former colleague. "Watching you on tv xxx move out from behind Nat where do I buy merch?" Shortly afterwards, she added, "Ps I'm in WA forgot time difference". If you look closely at the video below, you'll see me as a … Continue reading Mardi Gras