Peter Dutton says he will prioritise male-dominated industries.

Dutton’s ‘me too’ election strategy is great … unless you’re a woman

If you’re employed in these sectors Dutton has earmarked as priorities,it’s great news. But what’s the plan for women? Signing up for the next season of Farmer Wants a Wife?

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Thom Yorke is heckled by a pro-Palestine protester during his performance on Wednesday night.

Thom Yorke challenges pro-Palestinian protester at gig

Playing a solo show in Melbourne,the Radiohead frontman walked off the stage after being heckled by an audience member.

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Taylor Swift has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of the 2024 US election.

You need to calm down:Why Taylor’s endorsement hasn’t won Harris the election

Democrats may be dancing – metaphorically and probably literally. But is an Instagram post from Taylor Swift a signed,sealed and delivered election victory? Not yet.

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The everyday appearance of Democratic vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz presents a fresh problem for his Republican rivals.

Trump’s big new problem is that by attacking Walz,he punches his own voters

For Donald Trump,making personal snipes is a compulsion. But it’s hard to see how his usual attacks will work against a Democrat who embodies middle America.

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Boys from Yarra Valley Grammar have been suspended for ranking girls in categories on a chat group.

What are the consequences of being a ‘wifey’ or ‘unrapable’? I hope those girls never find out

When my own high school rating list came out,that ranking stayed with me forever. I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.

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Steele’s attendance had actually been orchestrated as part of a skit for the second season of the TV show (Impractical) Jokers.

When three feminists gave their mic to a comedian,they betrayed their own audience

Blame for the abysmal failure of Clementine Ford,Antoinette Lattouf and Yumi Stynes’ event shouldn’t be placed solely on the male comedian now being dragged online.

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The Victorian government has launched an inquiry into women’s pain.

Women have been gaslit for so long they no longer believe their own pain

As the Victorian government is likely learning since launching its inquiry into women’s pain,medical gaslighting remains depressingly pervasive.

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Aikd,Sadie and Candy,but no Katy.

Every time I order coffee,it’s name roulette. Sadie,Baby,Hayden. I’ve had them all

There’s a kind of dance that accompanies these situations,where minutes of your time are about to be eaten up by this round of Whose Coffee is it Anyway?

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After thoughts of living alone,women spend a lot of time thinking about period dramas and,in particular,Pride and Prejudice.

What do women daydream about? Pride and Prejudice,and living alone

Apparently,most men think about the Roman Empire all the time. Women have their own dream worlds they enjoy dipping into.

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Russell Brand performs during his stand-up tour at Rod Laver Arena,Melbourne,2010.

Russell Brand allegations come as no surprise to anyone who listened to his jokes

In telling the world about his promiscuity,Russell Brand turned his red flags into part of his charm. And like so many before him,he was able to control the narrative and cash in handsomely.

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