Lucy Kippist
Lucy has nursed her ambition to be a journalist since 1987 when at the age of seven she announced her intention to the family video camera with steely determination.
Born in Victoria but raised in NSW, she worked in the subscription department of Murdoch Magazines before completing an undergraduate degree in history at UNSW. She then followed a whole bunch of other people her age to work and play in the UK – a period most notable for snow, warm beer, slippery sidewalks and a stint on the news desk of The Sun in Dublin.
She returned to Australia in 2004 and started a postgraduate degree in journalism at UTS. An internship at the Village Voice (Sydney not New York), writing for free press and a stint producing news stories on local radio followed until Lucy joined CareerOne.com.au as a careers writer. In mid 2009 she joined team at The Punch.
Articles by Lucy Kippist
My gleaming, stainless steel little room of joy
Bee Wilson stood transfixed in the fridge aisle; so many choices, so little time. Did she want the ice and…... Read more
Hollywood, get your dirty hands off my movie
Here’s the thing about having the time of your life. You only have it once. You can’t go back there.…... Read more
If only Christmas was more like Ramadan
The 150th floor of the Dubai’s Burj Khalifa would guarantee a great view of the vast desert city. But if…... Read more
Half of us were born to shop
Shut down the Productivity Commission. There’s only one reason shopping as we know it will never die, and that’s women.…... Read more
Punch on: Open thread 04/08/2011
If getting stuff named after you is a measure of popularity, then Alfred Deakin did all right. There’s that nice…... Read more
Punch on: Open thread 02/08/2011
Goodbye foie gras, pork belly and the seven stages of degustation. Our “future food” will be home-grown, seasonal and natural;…... Read more
Punch on: Open thread 01/08/2011
Nothing beats walking across a bridge in a new city. Few structures can tell you as much about the aesthetic,…... Read more
Open thread: Readers’ soapbox
Today’s open thread is brought you by Punch reader, “Shane”: “I know love at first sight is a bit of…... Read more
Punch on: Open thread 28/07/2011
Lonely childhoods can do a lot for a person’s creativity. Beatrix Potter was one such person and were she still…... Read more
Landmark interviews that changed the game
Tell-all interviews usually reek of sex. Mostly adulterous, always complicated, sometimes violent and just like an old-school western – with…... Read more
Punch on: Open thread 27/07/2011
Today’s word is brought to you by a Punch reader known to us all, Erick. Knowing this I think we…... Read more
Punch on: Open thread 26/07/2011
After nine years of trying to conceive, Manchester couple Lesley and John Brown gave birth to Louise, the world’s first…... Read more
Friday dilemma: My dad’s a bad driver. Do I dob him in?
Anonymous says: “It’s been awhile since I’d been in the car with dad, but when he offered to drive to…... Read more
Punch on: Open thread 22/07/2011
What do computers and toilets have in common? Nothing, right? Well, actually - this week the stupendously wealthy Bill and…... Read more
Do the crime, do the time. So where’s the long-term fix?
Kat Armstrong was a heroin addict, disowned by her only daughter and serving a prison sentence of ten years. Vulnerable…... Read more
Punch on: Open thread 21/07/2011
Ernest Hemingway was one of the lucky ones. He was born on this day in 1899 and died in 1961,…... Read more
Punch on: Open thread 20/07/2011
Truly great insults can be hard to find. So today’s word, once you think of it, will come in handy…... Read more
Punch on: Open thread 19/07/2011
Who said fashion can’t change the world? On this day in 1850 women’s “bloomers” made their first ever appearance at…... Read more
Punch on: Open thread 18/07/2011
Four and a Half Years (of Struggle) Against Lies, Stupidity and Cowardice was the title Hitler originally wanted to give…... Read more
Open thread: readers’ soapbox
Today’s readers’ soapbox is brought to by Punch reader, “Georgie”: “Parents need to start taking responsibility for their children. As…... Read more
Godparents wanted: Messy, poor or ugly needn’t apply
There’s only one thing more cool than having a celebrity baby. Choosing a celebrity godparent. The Beckhams want Kate and…... Read more
Punch on: Open thread 14/07/2011
Sound your bicycle bells. Break out the baguettes. It’s Bastille Day! Happy national day to France. The republic that gave…... Read more
Punch on: Open thread 13/07/2011
A particularly ruthless form of editing, today’s word was usually applied to written work, phrases or scenes considered too rude…... Read more
Punch on: Open thread 12/07/2011
Today’s poem was written by Punch regular, “Jay-ded”: I’ve never been to a Poetry Corner, so I’m really quite excited…... Read more
Punch on: Open thread 11/07/2011
Failed epic adventure stories often trump successful epic adventure stories. Especially for entertainment value when the “idea” itself was tipped…... Read more
Friday’s dilemma: Finders keepers or losers weepers
You’re driving along the motorway playing “eye spy with my little eye”. That’s when you see it. Three massive suitcases…... Read more
Open thread: readers’ soapbox
Today’s open thread is brought to you by Punch reader, “Susan”: Upon hearing the exportation of beef to Indonesia was…... Read more
Shelve cheap imports, Aussie shoppers want home grown
Tailgating a fussy grocery shopper is a bit like watching porn. All that squeezing, rubbing and sniffing of the stone…... Read more
Punch on: Open thread 06/07/2011
Imagine you’re in a smoky, underground bar. Wearing your best beatnik outfit and sipping a glass of burgundy. Then read…... Read more
Punch on: Open thread 05/07/2011
I’m chopped pork shoulder meat, with ham meat added, salt, water, modified potato starch and some other stuff that is…... Read more
Punch on: Open thread 01/07/2011
Suprisingly enough the Chinese invented sunglasses. On the first day in July, way back in 1200. But they weren’t used…... Read more
Punch on: Open thread 30/06/2011
He’s got a taste for ear cartilage. He’s done time for rape. Once rolling in money, he quickly squandered it…... Read more
Punch on: Open thread 29/06/2011
Sir Mix A Lot sang about it. Some African tribes have a genetic disposition to it. Regular Puncher, “iansand” has…... Read more
Punch on: Open thread 28/06/2011
“Such is life ... ” were said to be Ned Kelly’s immortal words when he died by hanging after being…... Read more
Punch on: Open thread 27/06/2011
Body language experts would have a field day with this photo. Could there be anymore hand-gesturing going on? And didn’t…... Read more
What if the ash cloud never left?
They waited for the plane to land before it happened. Given the violently bumpy landing that was definitely a good…... Read more
Punch on: Open thread 24/06/2011
Today’s open thread is brought to you by Punch reader “Alyssa”: Animals Australia, RSPCA, GetUp! And other lobbying groups have…... Read more
We’re never happy, no matter how much we earn
You can list things that “satisfy” on one hand. Snickers bars, finishing a crossword, running a half-marathon after months of…... Read more
Punch on: Open thread 23/06/2011
What makes a good country song? American singer, June Carter Cash, who happened to be born on this day in…... Read more
Punch on: Open thread 22/06/2011
Put it this way: You’d not want to be associated personally with today’s word, which is brought to you by…... Read more
Punch on: Open thread 21/06/2011
Keep your clothes on mid-flight, enjoy the robust Aussie dollar (while it lasts) and invest in a real life travel…... Read more
Punch on: Open thread 20/06/2011
Happy Monday, Punchers. Loads of not very important stuff happened on this day in history, so we thought we’d post…... Read more
Don’t tell me I look good when I’m sick and miserable
“He…did not battle his illness bravely. Nor was he courageous in the face of death,” read the bold, opening paragraph…... Read more
Punch on: Open thread 17/06/2011
Grub Street is a snappy little food blog that follows restaurants and food trends in New York. This week they…... Read more
Punch on: Open thread 16/06/2011
Social philosphers and political economists, charge your glasses. Adam Smith (if he were still alive) would be celebrating his birthday…... Read more
Punch on: Open thread 15/06/2011
Noxious and unpleasant, today’s word can be traced as far back as 1665 in Greece. As words go, this word…... Read more
Punch on: Open thread 23/05/2011
On this day in 1966 the British Government declared a state of emergency because of a seamen strike. The National…... Read more
Friday’s dilemma: Help! My friend’s joined a cult
Anonymous says: “A little while ago, a friend of mine who I hadn’t seen for a while invited me to…... Read more
Open thread: Readers’ soapbox
Today’s open thread is brought to you by Punch reader, “Richelle”: “Is it right that we make judgements about people…... Read more
Punch on: Open thread 19/05/2011
Platinum-haired English singer Yazz was born today in 1960. Extra points go to the person who can guess her real…... Read more
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