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Jane Stephens: why misused words always amuse

Years ago, I arrived home after picking up some takeaway food and my flatmate declared with gusto: “I am glad you are home. I’m ravishing!” Of course, she meant ‘ravenous’ and her misspeaking became one of my favourite word confusion stories. Words are wonderful – loaded as they are with contextual More

Ashley Robinson: testing times for social life

At the time of writing, I am at home, suffering COVID-19. I know you More

Jane Stephens: the unwitting harm of social media

Comparison is said to be the thief of joy. And while it might not More

Ashley Robinson: nursing a bruised ego

I have always banged on about passing people on my morning walk who More

Your say: revamped intersection, e-scooters, city centre and more

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Sami Muirhead: technicoloured dreamcoat

I am smitten with a new bloke in my life. He is gorgeous. A More

Ashley Robinson: a strange set of coincidences and engagements

Trains, Planes and Automobiles was a great movie, and I starred in my More

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Your say: shipwreck removal, ferry service and more

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Jane Stephens: hey, big spender

Australians are the world’s biggest spenders on fashion per capita. We buy, on average, More

Sami Muirhead: a sprained wrist and a bruised ego

Do you have a vivid memory of a childhood mishap that left you More

Ashley Robinson: weathering the weirdos

I have often written about folks up here who say they don’t want More

Jane Stephens: harsh judgment day for pollies

So much in the day-to-day lives of people is laid bare. On socials we More

Ashley Robinson: embarrassment’s my middle name

I wrote recently about embarrassing moments that I have got myself into. I was More

Sami Muirhead: finding avocado perfection

Holy guacamole! I bring you exciting news if you love your Mexican food and More

Ashley Robinson: the dark side of daylight saving

This is my yearly column that always appears in October (and has been More

Ashley Robinson: joy, love and a league jersey

When you get to 67 (well, I am nearly there), nothing much should More