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SPOT THE INDIFFERENCE
Amid claims this week that ABC journalists are 'lefty Greenies', Lateline presenter EMMA ALBERICI tells why facts - not politics - are the foundation for her work.
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KAZ COOKE'S QS WITH NO AS
Why aren't you a lesbian? You are wordy, aren't you? What do you women want anyway? KAZ COOKE shares the strangest, funniest questions she's been asked.
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HAZEL: WE'VE ALL LOST A FRIEND
She was known for her no-nonsense warmth and approachability. Former first lady Hazel Hawke has died, aged 83.
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'LONE WOLF' TERRORISM
The ghastly story of a bloody murder on a London street in broad daylight highlights the rising threat of lone-wolf terrorism. LUCY CLARK reports.
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EQUALITY. INCLUSION. RESPECT.
There are three pillars of feminism: none of them can hold up the concept without the others. ANNE SUMMERS explains why women need to fight for each of them.
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THE CANCER AT THE SOUL OF SPORT
What are the odds of the government performing another backflip on live betting during sporting broadcasts? TRACEY SPICER places her bet.
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A FACE WELL LIVED
She once tried Botox (it hurt like a bitch), but MRS WOOG has since learnt to look after the lines and spots on her face. They tell the story of a life well lived. (SP)
- Thanks Sandy. Despite my disposition - I'm not a total basket/welfare case. I just want our decision makers and women's studies theorists to be aware - that many of us midlife "women" are truly independent of having sugardaddys at home to support amd patronise us (and therefore poor). And copious indulgent, in-house parliamentary debate on misogyny and sexism does not get unemployed people like me anywhere. I am fully aware of my rights as a woman and individual - I've read the literature. Which makes it all the more annoying when our leaders (men or women) ignore the key and crucial issues at hand affecting women from all sections of society (and particularly the poorer ones). As for starting a business: I'm looking at all options including midlife pole-dancing - maybe I can fill a gap in a niche market? - Patrice
- And the NSW police and the Victorian police. The 'coincidental' arrest of Craig Thomson on a shonky warrant as Abbott was umming and ahhing his way through some fairy tale at the Press Club was just too much. And another thing Emma it's one thing for you to be a fearless seeker of the truth but what has happened to the investigative journalism at the ABC? As other correspondents have mentioned the intrigue and dirty tricks of the LNP have been ignored. As Carole mentioned about the Ashby fiasco, "This case was surely a gift to all reporters. What happened ?????????????" - Kel
- Emma, my Dad was a small country town newspaper editor and ran for Parliament and lost. His opponent complimented him on his integrity. That's why this story resonated with me. He's retired but still is a journalist!! - Andrew Whalan
- I felt very upset hearing the news about Hazel Hawke. She was a wonderful woman who I always admired, and I agree with Paul Keating's tribute to her.... "She was a person of her time, who conducted her life in a no-nonsense way, free of any airs and graces," When she learned she had Alzheimer's her immediate response was "bugger, bugger, bugger" - and I can imagine how stoic she would have been. Despite that horrible news she still kept working to help others for as long as possible. A family friend has suggested the best way for people to honour her memory would be to donate to the Alzheimer's research fund through Alzheimer's Australia. I will certainly be doing that as my mother was also an Alzheimer sufferer. - JoanneH
- Gotta love this site. Bloody good hard questions from many commenters. These are the questions going through our heads. Would love for Emma to provide a response. - Sandy
- Isn't the issue also on how deep a good balanced journalist will go at questioning a political figure. To give an example: Would Emma ask while interviewing Malcolm Turnbull on the NBN why he owes Shares in a similar NBN technology Company in Europe as Labor's is rolling out here which he is constantly condoning ,trying to destroying, and talking down? Or did I miss her asking him that ! - DP
- Hi Patrice. Your post made me want to weep. Is it possible for you to take matters into your own hands as it were and start your own business? Or purchase an existing business? Get a new set of skills and set up something that you can sell? You're obviously motivated. I hope I'm not coming off as flippant. The very best of luck to you sister. - Sandy
- Please bring back Foxy Ladies and Ivy (?) the slightly mad psychotropic gardener. And after reading your list I feel slightly embarrassed: "Living with Crazy Buttocks" does not quite prop open my bathroom door but it is an essential companion ...! - Jane
- Love your work Emma But like others, I do often wonder why the media have paid so little attention to the Ashby/Brough affair. Especially considering their attention and time given to the Gillard AWU (non) story. I won't bore you with my thoughts regarding the media's (non) treatment of Abbotts constant porky pies. - janet
- my point re the above is that all the comments are by Left supporters..I think you should all truly listen and watch with an open mind to the ABC. If you were a right leaning journalist would you apply for a job with the ABC,, well you might, but you would be feeling pretty alone in the lunch room I'd think. Whilst I totally respect Emma and her interviewing technique as probably the most balanced, the same can't be said for other ABC commentators. Everybody has their subtle way of getting their particular political bent across without putting themselves into the position of being blatantly biased. - denise carrol
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