Opinion
UK election
Fool Britannia: Brits hoping for a return to the Blair-era glory days are dreaming
Where Tony Blair arrived at a point of hope, Keir Starmer enters at a point of despair. The excitement and pride of 1997 have given way to deep cynicism and Brexit division.
- by Gary Nunn
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Parenting
I’ve fathered five children in NSW. If I lived in Victoria, I’d probably have none
The state government’s donor recruitment drive may have good intentions, but without a review of family limits the idea of donating sperm feels too risky.
- by Gary Nunn
Opinion
Social media
I’m trying to evolve my relationship with my smartphone to ‘friends with benefits’
A video of the New Year’s Eve countdown at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris shows a sea of phones. When midnight hits, no one hugs or kisses.
- by Gary Nunn
‘I’d really love to meet you one day’: A sperm donor’s message to his progeny
Gone are the days when the identity of donors was a tightly guarded secret – and this biological dad couldn’t be happier.
- by Gary Nunn
Opinion
Live music
The father of karaoke has died. Can his invention please die with him?
Shigeichi Negishi’s creation apparently started as a joke. It should have stayed that way.
- by Gary Nunn
Opinion
City life
Why is it so hard to get a coffee in Sydney after 3pm?
If Sydney wants to become a truly global city, we could learn and borrow from places like Buenos Aires.
- by Gary Nunn
Two of Us
Good Weekend
‘We need to meet’: The kooky-dressing duo who kick-started a queer sports league
A love of outlandish outfits brought fellow Americans Jes Shields and Jamarr Mills together.
- by Gary Nunn
Opinion
Fitness
Don’t be a dumb-bell: Gym nasties must learn to exercise restraint
Trying to get fit at the gym is honourable. The task is not made any easier by sneering exercise junkies.
- by Gary Nunn
Opinion
Political leadership
A minister for common sense? Makes a lot of sense, actually
You don’t need to manufacture a non-existent culture war to see the benefits of no-brainer politics.
- by Gary Nunn
The Brotox explosion: Are men becoming less comfortable ageing?
As more people than ever opt for injectables like Botox, psychologists say men are starting to feel the same anti-ageing pressures as women.
- by Gary Nunn
Opinion
Halloween
Halloween has absolutely no relevance to Australia. That’s why it’s my favourite holiday
Far from the expectations or murky politics of other national days of note, come Halloween, all you have to do is dress up and embrace getting ghouly with it.
- by Gary Nunn