Deborah Erwin
Deborah Erwin worked as a line cook, receptionist, waitress, cinema popcorn girl and stage manager, before committing to a career in journalism. After earning her Poli Sci (Political Science) cap in Toronto, Canada, she fled the cold to write about architecture and sustainable developments in steamy Hong Kong. Since moving to Sydney, she has covered social justice, politics and property stories for City News, City Hub and the Southern Courier. She is now working as an online producer at the Sydney Morning Herald and has recently completed her Masters of Arts in Journalism at UTS. Follow her on Twitter - @deboraherwin
Articles by Deborah Erwin
It’s real life policing, not an episode of COPS
The NSW police commissioner said earlier this week that police could soon be doubling as camera men and women, recording…... Read more
Longer jail terms make harder criminals
Two months ago, NSW Attorney General Greg Smith promised to keep 14 high risk violent offenders behind bars beyond their…... Read more
Resurrecting the fight for a Charter of Rights
As Australians, we can breathe a sigh of relief, link arms and celebrate the “implied right to political communication”. This…... Read more
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The Punch is moving house
Good morning Punchers. After four years of excellent fun and great conversation, this is the final post…
Will Pope Francis have the vision to tackle this?
I have had some close calls, one that involved what looked to me like an AK47 pointed my way, followed…
Advocating risk management is not “victim blaming”
In a world in which there are still people who subscribe to the vile notion that certain victims of sexual…
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choice ringside rantings
From: Hasbro, go straight to gaol, do not pass go
Tim says:
They should update other things in the game too. Instead of a get out of jail free card, they should have a Dodgy Lawyer card that not only gets you out of jail straight away but also gives you a fat payout in compensation for daring to arrest you in the first place. Instead of getting a hotel when you… [read more]From: A guide to summer festivals especially if you wouldn’t go
Kel says:
If you want a festival for older people or for families alike, get amongst the respectable punters at Bluesfest. A truly amazing festival experience to be had of ALL AGES. And all the young "festivalgoers" usually write themselves off on the first night, only to never hear from them again the rest of… [read more]Gentle jabs to the ribs
Superman needs saving
Can somebody please save Superman? He seems to be going through a bit of a crisis. Eighteen months ago,… Read more
