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Claire Heaney

Claire Heaney

Claire Heaney is a freelance journalist and communications consultant.

My friends are permitted only two minutes to talk about their ailments

I’m a firm believer in a problem shared is a problem halved. But there are limits to how much truth one can take from elderly friends.

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Oscar-winning actor Cillian Murphy has said he too feels ROMO these days.

Who suffers FOMO any more? I’m more likely to have ROMO

Ever found out that you had two things on at the same time, and secretly felt relief that the gods had given you an excuse to skip one?

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I don’t want to be a Karen, but sometimes you just need to stand up for yourself.

I hissed at a man on the train. Don’t judge me, there are two types of Karens

It’s OK to speak up unless you’re a woman in midlife. Is there a demeaning descriptor for the young dad losing his temper or the rude older man talking down to the receptionist?

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Kate Moloney uses a geo-location app to track the whereabouts of her son, Huw, 15. She says it’s about communication and reassurance.

Do you know where your children are? Why more parents are tracking their kids

Their parents’ generation reminisces about carefree times when kids roamed until the street lights came on. Now, children are being tracked like never before.

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Fans from Collingwood and Fremantle show their colours.

A footy text tested the limits of our friendship. She should know there are rules

I used to be a great hater of rival footy clubs. I laughed at the cheese platter Melbourne jibes and found Hawthorn fans in your face. But I’ve changed my tune.

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Will the trolleys be the future of shopping?

I was all for smart trolleys at the supermarket – until they made me feel dumb

The trolley’s digital dashboard is urging me to spend another $20 to unlock a deal. Are these smart trolleys really going to save us money?

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Jo Goddard tore her rotator cuff as a result of walking her dog, Charley.

‘I’ve heard a lot of horror stories’: Why walking your dog could be risking your health

It’s a daily activity that most pet owners enjoy, but a new study shows walking the dog could be exposing you to significant injury.

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While giving children the tools to talk about consent, the responsibility to protect them lies with the adults.

How to talk to very young children about consent

As parents reel from this week’s harrowing news of child sex abuse allegations, many are struggling with how to explain notions of consent to very young children. But there are teachable strategies available to better empower them.

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Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald host The Cheap Seats on Ten.

From The Cheap Seats to Q+A, here’s how to see your favourite shows live

Being part of a live studio audience has long been a privilege for any TV fan, the ultimate insider access. But how do you score a seat?

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We’ve done it all in my house - smoothies, vegetarian, high protein. But I drew the line at vegan.

My house is a testing ground for trends, and a graveyard for the failures

Have you tried the sliced cucumber fad? Or used apple cider vinegar as a hair rinse? In my family, there’s no TikTok trend too fleeting to give a burl.

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