So the school holidays are upon us – “thank God” I hear you say as you struggle to make it through the final week of term. We’re all tired from the assignments, homework, excursions, moaning mothers, and not to mention Winter illnesses […]
I opened the box today – it had broccoli written on the side, so it was different to the usual cardboard shoe box that most people store their memories in. Perhaps it once kept the broccoli fresh and in shape! It was […]
When I was growing up I hated my name because there was a kids’ TV show on the ABC called The Alexander the Bunyip Afternoon Show, so I was teased by other children with the terribly creative name calling of “you’re Alexander […]
I was excited to attend the world premiere of Hanako: Desire & other Secret Weapons created by talented Brisbane team, Katherine Lyall-Watson (read our previous interview with Katherine – here) and Caroline Dunphy. It was inspired by Japanese plays, contemporary culture including […]
Citizens of Brisbane, I think we are trying too hard to be popular and impress. We want our friends (sister cities) to think we’re cool and sophisticated. We don’t want them talking about us behind our back and calling us BrisVegas. But […]
My very first bike came from a garage sale and I whizzed around on it for years. We repainted it red and doing it up with my father and grandfather was a treasured experience. It gave me instant independence and taught me […]
There may have been a change of theme (and shoes), but the champagne was constant! Breast Ever Brunch We were delighted to attend the Breast Ever Brunch at the fabulous Mon Komo Hotel located on the beautiful Marine Parade at Redcliffe, where […]
Have you ever wished for something and then been told to “ask the universe”, “ask the angels” or simply, “say a prayer”? I’d say most of us have, but I wonder how many of us really believe that it actually works. I’m […]
Part of the dictionary definition of ‘girlie’ is: “featuring nude or scantily clad young women.” I can assure you that none of my girlie nights out have succumbed to this level – phew! But on a more serious note, I began writing […]
Kirstine Stewart, the author of Our Turn is urging us not to settle for a seat at the table, but to lead the discussion, to shape the direction and set the agenda. Kirstine, a Canadian television executive, was recently in Brisbane for […]
It wasn’t until we returned from our trip to western Queensland that we discovered our neighbours had been talking about us: ‘Two women and two kids in outback Queensland? Towing a camper trailer with a sedan? They’ll come to grief for sure!’ […]
I was recently asked to choose a restaurant for a dinner catch up with friends who were stopping by BrisVegas on their honeymoon tour. I asked what their budget was, and when they said they just wanted a good meal, I gleefully […]
Today is R U OK? Day and if it goes to plan, you should be pretty sick of people asking you that by the end of the day. But seriously, make your R U OK? question count. I say this because I […]
Nestled in near Feng Shui perfection (mountain behind, water in front), is one of the prettiest cities in Australia. And one of the oldest. Guess where I am? Yes, Hobart, the capital of Tasmania. Wandering the docks on a wintery day, I […]
Everyone gets cold feet before a wedding, apparently. But what if the cold feet are a serious sign that you are doing the wrong thing and you don’t know the difference? You’ve heard of a perfect storm? In a nutshell, it is […]
This story is about my boobs. Actually, it’s about the men who continually look at my breasts just because they feel like it, and who consider direct eye contact as an optional afterthought. I’ve been subjected to a lot of unwanted boob-watching […]
For Mother’s Day I wrote a column which really seem to resonate with She Brisbane readers about the “good advice” (i.e. bossing) my mum, Ruth, has dispensed over the years. So, I thought it was only fair I give reciprocal rights to […]
The world needs more girl superheroes and so I set out to write one. How does one create a superhero for a seven-to-12 year-old reader? As an ex-teacher I knew a lot about schools and kids. I wanted my superhero to be […]
PARTNER CONTENT “There are no strangers here; only friends you haven’t yet met.” William Butler Yeats Have you watched how children interact with each other? Most of the time they fall into little friendships easily by simply playing and having fun. It’s […]
If anything happened to me—anything sinister that took me away from my children and seeing them grow up—I would hope I had a best friend like Kerry-Anne Walker. The type of best friend who had my back, who fought for justice for […]
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