Today at 11:00am many people around the world will be observing two minutes’ silence in their respective timezones for Remembrance/Veterans’ Day, commemorating those who scarified their lives in the various wars of the past century. Given that it’s a work day for most, what’s the protocol for solemness in the workplace? 1. Take your phone off the hook. It’s only a [...]

Welsh butcher, William Lloyd Williams flouted royal protocol when collecting his MBE from the Queen by wearing a pen above his ear on Friday. Receiving the accolade for his service to the meat and livestock industry, he cleared his unusual accessory with Buckingham Palace before the ceremony. Like all traditional butchers, Mr Williams is known to [...]

This week we see the return of an old friend, ‘In Short’: a summary of the week’s briefer conundrums. Lacking in length but no less important, your Agony Uncle aims to solve all of your problems. Should a friend tell you when your ex-boyfriend is going out with a mutual friend? Claire, Melbourne Let’s not pander the term [...]

Those of you who are fans on Facebook (and if you’re not, you should be!) would be aware that recently I almost met an untidy end after my prevailing clumsiness saw that I had a brief sojourn in the emergency ward. Contrary to popular belief, I hadn’t been experimenting with wet cement, hard fruit or [...]

The big race has arrived: it’s the Melbourne Cup Carnival and we have our I Do Believe I Came with a Hat correspondents roaming the grounds of Flemington Racecourse to capture the crimes against fashion and good behaviour. We’ll be posting a live feed* of the worst offenders, so be sure to check back for [...]

On the eve of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival/carnage I was hoping to write a longer feature on the Dos and Don’ts of the horse racing season. However, my brief sojourn in hospital and severed right arm have precluded from me from doing so. Instead, I present Tramp Bingo: a game you can play with [...]

Last night was the premiere episode of the second season of Aussie Ladette to Lady; or quite simply, the best reality show ever invented. For the uninitiated, eight incredibly uncouth, brash and despicable young women, or ‘ladettes’ to which they are referred, descend upon a British finishing school to be whipped into shape by the militant [...]

One of my best friends (an ex-boyfriend who I am great friends with now) has been two-timing two partners for the past year-and-a-half. I have tried to understand and accept his behaviour; even being supportive when he breaks up and then gets back together with each of them fortnightly. However, this has been going on [...]

Maybe it’s a particularly British notion, however, speaking from experience the discussion of money and all things fiscally associated (unless in a business context) is exceptionally vulgar. Being discreet about your wealth (or lack thereof) makes for a more rounded individual, creates a little intrigue and generally prevents jealously or repulsion from other parties. Sure, [...]