Author: Mindy is a regular commentor around Australian blogs and a contributor to the eclectic For Battle! group blog. What will amount to a public enquiry into abortion in Australia is likely to be approved by Federal Parliament today. Story… Read More ›
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Oh, the hissing and finger-pointing (where’s the popcorn?)
Federal Opposition Leader Brendan Nelson has called for a leadership vote tomorrow. Way to overshadow “Tip” Costello’s book launch! Will Malcolm Turnbull really have the numbers he claims behind him for the win? Possum has Nelson’s press release over at… Read More ›
Marry, Shag, Cliff: Classic ER
I remember watching that first episode of ER. Like you, I gasped when Carol Hathaway was wheeled in. It’s the first time I recall a TV show dealing with the sharp end of suicide attempts on TV. Hathaway was originally… Read More ›
Submit for the Fourth Down Under Feminists Carnival!
Last chance to submit for the Fourth Down Under Feminists Carnival! This carnival will be hosted at Blue Milk. You must submit by the end of the month. Any feminist blog post from Australia or New Zealand is eligible –… Read More ›
Photo techniques I plan to rip off at the earliest possible opportunity #1
Image Source: Astronomy Picture of the Day (2008-08-02: Eclipse Shirt), image by Phillip Haake
The next eclipse of the sun visible from Australia will be in November 2012 (and only a partial eclipse over Sydney), so I’ve got a while to plan it
John Barrowman gives Smooching Lessons to Maria Contestants
“How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria” is an enjoyable bit of reality TV fluff from Canada. They do musical talent shows soooo much better in Canada than in the USA and Australia. The aim of the show is… Read More ›
The privilege in your pocket: a manifesto
Today we welcome Stephanie in her first Guest Hoyden post! Stephanie is a loud person of Chinese-Anglo descent, who tries to navigate being an Australian by way of Malaysia. Growing up in Australia meant never seeing any people who looked… Read More ›
Friday News Links Dump
It’s all over the TV news here in Australia this morning, though I can’t find video online, but here’s a picture gallery of the Amazing Shark Rescue Mission, where the marine scientists from the Gold Coast’s Sea World park led… Read More ›
Highlights from the Hierarchy for WYD
Shorter Cardinal Pell: If you agree to a candlelight dinner then you’re just asking for it, aren’t you? How could sex later be rape? [link] Shorter Cardinal Pell: It’s totally OK to tell a clerical abuse complainant that they’re the… Read More ›
Down Under Feminists Carnival: Second Edition!
I am chuffed to announce that the Second Edition of the Down Under Feminists Carnival is now up at In A Strange Land! Lots of weekend reading for you there: check it out. And please post a pointer to it… Read More ›
Hoyden About Town 