The significant gun reforms that were agreed to by every state and territory less than two weeks after the terrible events at Port Arthur were largely due to the relentlessness of passionate gun control advocates. For the 25th anniversary of the tragedy, I spoke with those people for a series of articles for the Australian Gun Safety Alliance.
Imagine any other public health issue being ignored by politicians and the protection of the community left to a small group of passionate volunteers to protect.”
Rebecca Peters
Pootiquette and other dog walking dilemmas
Greying in lockdown
Lockdown delivered a visible three-inch-wide streak of grey hair, along with a less obvious but sizeable spread underneath. What to do about it has become a mild obsession and strangely complicated. .
What is Reiki?
A look at the sometimes controversial therapy.
Beyond breakup
Heartbreak is often a catalyst for some form of personal growth or change, and for some women it’s an unlikely launchpad for a whole new professional or creative path.
The eyes have it
From sun safety to shape and style, there’s a lot to consider when buying a pair of sunnies.
Reinvention after loss
Three strong women talk frankly about heartache and resilience – and how new things can grow from a place of grief.
Language Matters
A discussion on the use of terms such as childless and child free for women who aren’t mothers.
Coping with working-from -home burnout
Work-related burnout, especially among women, is one debilitating aspect of the rampant global pandemic, and the lockdowns and movement restrictions imposed by governments to limit the spread.
Marketing local trade
Issue 9 of The Camberwell Citizen for Assemblo Marketing Agency’s client Camberwell Shopping. I enjoyed researching and writing some long-form and shorter pieces for this bespoke print publication promoting Camberwell as a shopping, dining and drinking destination.
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