Deborah Richards
Newcastle Herald
Australia
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Deborah Richards writes: Like all great theatre, the crucial action happens backstage. Often, my main stage looks bare. But it never is.
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What do I want? A mandatory sausage sizzle and cake stall at every voting booth on election day
No sizzle in the drizzle, I grizzled. What's happening to this country? → Read More
What's it all about Scotty?
Thanks to Scott Morrison's ukulele stylings, I've been reminded of a new year's resolution. → Read More
Deborah Richards writes: In this election year, it's fair to say that some politicians, especially in the federal sphere, are completely captain rats
I'm not prepared to call it a plague yet, but the critters are on the run. → Read More
Plea to the ICAC, Warnie and the gossip rags: what happens in saucy DM Land stays in saucy DM Land
I don't need - or want - to hear about anyone's 'love circle'. → Read More
Deborah Richards writes: As zombies and dancing skeletons have shown, it is indeed possible to rise from the dead at Halloween. But I don't fancy my chances
The celebration is a grey area in Australia, and that scares me. → Read More
Deborah Richards writes: If I was in that meeting, I'd virtually excuse myself until I was sure Cr Robinson was securely in 'audio only' mode
Who goes to a meeting - online of otherwise - half-dressed? → Read More
Deborah Richards writes: My hairdresser has remained balanced in her determinations. She really should be a Supreme Court judge
I've managed to clear the first hurdles in my gradual return to interacting with the public. → Read More
Deborah Richards writes: Top of my list of fun terms is 'bachelor's handbag'. A hot accessory commonly found in Coles and Woolies
Thanks to the looming snake season, I've learned a new term. → Read More
Deborah Richards: Unless you are a politician or a QAnon shaman, it's highly unlikely that everyone is having a go at you online
I'm a glutton for online show-offs, so I always read recipe comments. → Read More
Deborah Richards writes: I've pulled up a stool next to Waz at The Parallel Universe, a pub that exists in my mind. It's on the corner of Un-Bloody-Believable and Ya Gotta Be Jokin' streets
I'm sensing that the public's pandemic patience has peaked. → Read More
Deborah Richards writes: Like a Twister player, I worked out how I could get my phone and wallet out of my handbag without dropping my shopping bags
I need an extra hand. Actually, like a COVID jab, two of them would do the trick. I'm overloaded. → Read More
Victoria's Secret angels, Playboy bunnies, Benny Hill and other stuff we don't need: Deb Richards writes
Victoria's Secret angels have been put in the boiler with Playboy bunnies. → Read More
Deborah Richards writes: No-one in Australia had heard of Katie Hopkins until she suddenly arrived like a bad smell on a flight from hell
Deborah Richards | There's been a lot of movement at the Great Southern station. → Read More
Deborah Richards writes: Here's the thing. In that brief moment, on the side of the road, I was given the teeniest glimpse of an ancient culture
It was the closest I will ever get to foraging for bush tucker. → Read More
Deborah Richards writes: I think Australians have realised ScoMo's crack team are close to useless in a crisis
In a week when my searing anger was hard to cover, I found solace in two things: my mask, and thinking of The Vicar of Dibley. → Read More
Deborah Richards writes: Any fully functioning adult who carries on while getting a jab should get a punch in the arm to see them on their way
My first COVID shot and a new appreciation for Bon Jovi. → Read More
Deborah Richards writes: When I was last at my desk, it was in another building. So, like Patsy Stone, I'll need a map when I call in this week
In one of my favourite Absolutely Fabulous episodes, Patsy is summoned to the office. Eddie looks shocked as her best mate has not been "in the office" for years. → Read More
Deborah Richards writes: If any woman gave a nod to the dad bod, I'd suggest they were being very gracious
There were two important developments concerning male beauty standards this week. → Read More
Deborah Richards writes: I can trace my willingness to flag clothing malfunctions to my high school years when, one fateful day, I walked around clueless that my undies were on show
There are two types of people in this world: those who tell you when you have lipstick on your teeth, and those who don't. → Read More