Yes, we still receive emails like this. Yes, it went to the entire newsroom. Yes, I was on air at the time. Yes, it is intended to shame and humiliate me. No, what I’m wearing is not inappropriate but your email sure is.
And you thought that was cleavage??!! 🙄 Thanks for all your messages. Happy Friday!
Yasmine Johnson’s mother’s mother was taken as a child by Nazis during the holocaust. She says she has a life long commitment to stand up against genocide. On @10newsfirst Midday she told me why she’s been camping out with @studentsforpalestinesydneyuni at Sydney Uni since last Tuesday.
Baby Rooh in Rafah was born via caesarean after her mother, father and sister were killed in an Israeli air strike. Australian aid worker for @unicef Tess Ingram has just spent 2 weeks in Gaza and told me these horrors are not uncommon.
Yothu Yindi’s Treaty is probably our most famous protest song but mob have never stopped shattering the silence through music. So I just wanted to give a shout out to just some of our strongest voices… senatorbriggs @barkaa__ @nookymusic @dobbyau @a.b.original @flewnt_mc
“The decision to close down @aljazeera is a really bad look for a country that insists it is the only liberal democracy in the Middle East and the only country that respects press freedom.” Peter Greste Professor of Journalism
A local govt councillor in Sydney thinks same-sex parenting books expose children to sexualisation so Council voted 6-5 to ban the books in its libraries. @seanszeps told me why this censorship is so harmful.
Happy Mother’s Day 😎😎
Happy Mother’s Day 😎😎
With only 18% of domestic and family violence is reported, Phillip Ripper @ntvorg says we all know abusers without realising. @davidpocock says we need to show young men how to respect women.
The day after the budget I asked the Prime Minister what happened to the Makarrata Commission.
Australian doctors, Dr Amy Neilson @amyoceanisland and Dr Sanjay Adusumilli, have just returned from providing life-saving medical aid in Gaza. They shared their experience with me on @10newsfirst Midday.
No More. Meet the organiser of this weekend’s rallies, founder of @whatwereyouwearing_ Sarah Williams.
Like everyone, I’m feeing the despair of this national crisis. @10newsfirst Midday gives me a chance to speak to the those giving us hope.
What to do if someone discloses family and domestic violence or sexual assault. Thanks @jessicahelenhill for joining me in the studio today.
On Dharug Country at the weekend reimagining the $5 note! Submissions close April 30, get your design in asap. Link in bio. Paid partnership.
I’m lighting a candle tonight for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women murdered and missing as a result of men’s violence. Micaela Cronin, Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner joined me shortly after today’s announcement.
🎂 @mitchswanson ➕ @melaniecmusic ✖️ @poofdoof 🟰…
When it comes to the new $5 note, the inspo is everywhere! Maybe it’s something on your Country, a songline or totem. Imagine seeing a piece of your culture on a reimagined $5 note! Whatever it is, there’s just days left to make your submission. Link in bio. Paid partnership.
“Our women don’t just go missing.” Leaders in tackling men’s violence are in a national crisis meeting on missing and murdered women. @antoinette_braybrook @djirravic joined me on @10newsfirst Midday after hearing from loved ones of murdered women.
On the first episode of The Brighter Side, I have the joy of visiting Mel, Founder and Director of one of my favourite artists and brands @miimiandjiinda, at their beautiful studio on Gumbaynggirr Country. Tune in to watch our chat on how Mel turned a growing side hustle into an epic full-time business. Catch the full chat this Saturday 11th May, 6pm on @channel10au and @10playau The Brighter Side brought to you by @commbank #ad
Advocates working to end men’s violence drive change every day. Days like today mean women who’ve been killed haven’t died in vain. Moments before this live interview, Micaela Cronin – Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner was with the Prime Minister announcing major changes after presenting to National Cabinet. To cut through the spin and fully understand what more is needed to end men’s violence, please listen to this entire yarn.
I’m thrilled to be part of the new TV series, The Brighter Side, launching this Saturday 11th May. I’ll be visiting homes of Australians who are making their houses help their hip pocket, as well as visiting some successful side hustles. Plus there will be plenty of ideas to help manage cozzie livs. Tune in Saturdays at 6pm on @channel10au and @10playau The Brighter Side brought to you by @commbank #ad
A record number of people contacted @lifelineaustralia for help on Sunday as Australia demanded No More violence. Annabelle Daniel OAM @womenscommunitysheltersau told me about the events that correlate with spikes in women reaching out for help.
