Up to 2024, I’ve been on the ground in five countries and written pieces ranging from Aussie linguistics to TV statistics, music monopolisation to EU immigration.
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Clueless’ representation of female youth
Clueless’ three main female characters – Cher Horowitz (Alicia Silverstone), Dionne Davenport (Stacey Dash) and Tai Frasier (Brittany Murphy) – have more depth, substance and intelligence than the vast majority of women seen in teen films, comedies and cinema in general.
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Test ends in draw as starlet Stella shines on debut
Rain delays meant the Test cricket match between Australia and India ended in a draw last night, yet it wasn’t the game’s outcome dominating headlines. Aussie Test debutant Stella Campbell claimed two wickets in 14 first-innings overs, leaving coach Matthew Mott “very excited”.
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Study reveals effects of lockdown on Aussie athletes
Months-long lockdowns across Australia have thrust a recent study of their effects on athletes into the spotlight. Mental health experts from Monash University’s School of Psychological Sciences surveyed 375 elite and sub-elite Australian athletes, almost all of whom suffered during the lockdowns.
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