Brad Emery
Brad Emery is a freelance writer and former staffer in the Howard Government.
Opinion
Mother's Day
By cancelling Mother’s Day, this school is so inclusive it excludes mums
Hunter Valley Grammar School has cancelled its Mother’s Day gift stall for children in K-6 and replaced it with a “Family Gift Stall”.
- by Brad Emery
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Crime
I was scammed online. Here are the red flags I missed
I was recently stung for $800 by a fraudster from Victoria on social media due to rookie errors and the unfortunate habit of trusting people.
- by Brad Emery
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State Parliament
Stop moaning about Moore Park Golf Course. Sacrifices need to be made
With a housing affordability and supply crisis dogging NSW more than any other state, sacrifices will be necessary.
- by Brad Emery
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Shark debate
Should we let sharks tell us where to swim this summer?
Shark attacks are on the increase, so we should do whatever is necessary to keep people safe.
- by Brad Emery
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Workplace
You’ve forgotten how to use an elevator. Lift your game
At least twice a day (because what goes up must come down), I suppress the urge to preach to my captive audience the basic rules of a peaceful and efficient vertical journey.
- by Brad Emery
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Education
School holidays should be whenever parents say so
Principals should not get in the way of a family holiday, even if it is during school term.
- by Brad Emery
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Farming
Miss Piggy and her feral friends need a price on their heads
Bring back the bounty! No, not the two-piece chocolate covered coconut treat.
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Healthcare
Being overweight can lead to heart disease ... but don’t tell the kids!
Popular kids’ cartoon Bluey has sparked criticism online after an episode featured Bluey’s dad Bandit discussing his weight. But aren’t these the conversations we should be having?
- by Brad Emery
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Culture wars
Michelangelo a genius? No, just a filthy little boy
When extremism takes over, it is critical elements of our history and culture that suffer.
- by Brad Emery
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Culture wars
I thought Roald Dahl was bad. Then I checked my daughter’s bookshelf
Eternal vigilance in safeguarding the minds of our children must be the responsibility of every parent.
- by Brad Emery
Opinion
Guns
The only way America will ever solve its gun problem
Until America’s elected representatives, from local government to the White House, are prepared to put their own political careers on the line, gun violence will continue to wreak carnage in their country.
- by Brad Emery