Jean Kemshal-Bell

Jean Kemshal-Bell

Jean Kemshal-Bell is a freelance journalist based in Melbourne. She is an Honours Journalism student at La Trobe University and part of the editorial team at Upstart Magazine.

Articles by Jean Kemshal-Bell

Skins take on mental health is on the skids

Skins take on mental health is on the skids

23 Sep 10 On Monday, the series finale of Skins aired on SBS. The British television drama has both upset and pleased audiences…... Read more

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Paul Colgan

Possible next diet craze is the Soylent diet, which appears to be supercharged Up 'n' Go. Yuk. http://t.co/PpJ1apsrmK

Paul Colgan

@rebeccacaroe would like to be able to eventually

Paul Colgan

Nice moment in Moore. Blitzer: You've got to thank the Lord. Survivor: I'm an atheist. Smiles all round. http://t.co/YykwGKPNlG by @jyarow

Lucy Kippist

Meet the 28 year old running NSW, http://t.co/u55hdDYPNY

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The Punch is moving house

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?

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”

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

Superman needs saving

Can somebody please save Superman? He seems to be going through a bit of a crisis. Eighteen months ago,… Read more

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