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Irene Buckler

The problem with bullies

Irene Buckler

A keen observer, Irene finds human behaviour an endless source of inspiration. She writes about people and how they meet and resolve challenges. The author of Inklings, Ageing in a Flash: (almost) 50 shades of silver, Secrets in a Flash: everyone has secrets and History in a Flash: insider stories, Irene also writes teaching resources, Her stories and poems for children have appeared in publications in the United Kingdom and in Australia. Irene enjoys lively debate about contentious issues of the day. She lives in Sydney with one granddaughter – and a menagerie of rescued wildlife.

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Taylor Who?

Taylor Who?

Surely, I am mistaken. Is anyone really suggesting that Taylor Swift is bigger than The Beatles? Well, as illogical as it seems to me, yes, they are.

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Smile, Say “Cheese” and Tweak

Smile, Say “Cheese” and Tweak

If you think the recent furore surrounding the previously released (edited) photograph of the Princess of Wales and her children is something new – or even remarkable – you could not be more wrong.

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Blood on the sand

Blood on the sand

Step back into the sun-soaked Sydney of the 1960s, where teenage dreams, seaside escapes, and a chilling mystery converge in a poignant journey reflecting on the innocence of youth and the enduring impact of loss.

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The Summertime Blues

The Summertime Blues

So, how are those lazy, hazy days of summer looking for you? Are you a summer person, a winter person like me?

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Professionals v amateurs: The long road to university

Professionals v amateurs: The long road to university

Amidst the booming industry of after-hours coaching and tutoring in Australia, the rise of professionally prepared students poses a threat to educational equality, prompting a critical examination of practices and a contemplation of potential regulatory reforms.

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The high cost of staying alive

The high cost of staying alive

Navigating the delicate balance between entitlement and need, the looming reform in aged care funding sparks a crucial debate: who should bear the cost as Australia grapples with the challenges of an ageing population?

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Merry Christmas Boomers: Unwrapping the generational divide

Merry Christmas Boomers: Unwrapping the generational divide

Amidst the tinsel and carols, accusations against baby boomers steal the spotlight. But is the generational blame game really the festive solution we need, or is it a distraction from the deeper pockets shaping our economic landscape?

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The Royal Soap Opera

The Royal Soap Opera

Despite many Australians expressing republican views, any news about, or insights into the British Royal family always generate enormous interest – and the more salacious the news (or gossip), the better.

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The rise of ADHD diagnoses and amphetamine prescriptions in Australia

The rise of ADHD diagnoses and amphetamine prescriptions in Australia

Our Starts at 60 blogger explores the fascinating evolution of ADHD medication.

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