Opinion
Parenting
It’s not selfish not to want kids. It’s selfish to have them
I’ve had three babies and none were born of an act of altruism. Every time I had a child I did so for me.
- by Kerri Sackville
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Climate crisis
Sydney’s become more humid and damp, but I’ve found a fix
Every Sydney home needs one of these, and it’s not an air fryer.
- by Kerri Sackville
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Development
Is Chris Minns leading us into a Portaloo apocalypse?
Cities must build more homes for our people – and fast – but there are consequences.
- by Kerri Sackville
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Sunday Life
I used to love being told a secret, but now I don’t really care
I’ve been told of some pretty significant secrets in my time – from affairs, to secret children, to gambling problems, to bankruptcies – so the bar for titillation has been significantly raised.
- by Kerri Sackville
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Police
The policeman who pulled me over was wrong, and yet I copped it sweet
The officer told me I couldn’t touch my phone while driving, even if it was in its cradle. I assumed he knew the law.
- by Kerri Sackville
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Sunday Life
It’s important to me to be a good girlfriend. But I suspect I’m getting the better deal
My partner’s love language is acts of service, whereas mine is words of affirmation. Is it possible that I’m better off here?
- by Kerri Sackville
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Bondi Junction attack
This was a safe space for all women. Now it’s been shattered
I have long joked that Westfield Bondi Junction is my spiritual home. I was even there on Saturday morning. Then, while I napped, the universe shifted.
- by Kerri Sackville
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Royal family
I jumped on the ‘Katespiracy’ bandwagon. Now I’m flooded with shame
The prospect of a missing princess was a blessed diversion. But now we know the truth, I feel ashamed. What was I thinking?
- by Kerri Sackville
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Sunday Life
My partner wants to celebrate his birthday by doing nothing and I’m appalled
How can he not want a party? Is it possible that he just hates fun?
- by Kerri Sackville
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Sex & relationships
I tried to spy on a partner, then realised I needed to spy on myself
If we’re incapable of trust – if we’re compelled to track our partner’s every move – we need therapy, not spying tools.
- by Kerri Sackville
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Gadgets
My step-by-step guide to a happier life? Never read the bloody instructions
My partner and a judgy washing machine repairman beg to differ, but I’ve been vindicated.
- by Kerri Sackville