Rita Panahi
Rita Panahi is an uncompromising social commentator who is prepared to tell it like it is. She can be heard on SEN 1116 where she co-hosts the popular Casual Friday program. Rita has also been published in the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail and MX.’ She is also MTR 1377’s resident social commentator.
Articles by Rita Panahi
‘Pies have the game plan, Hawks have a dental plan
“They are among the foulest creatures that walk this earth. They infest the darkest, filthiest places, they glory in decay…... Read more
One rule for sports stars, another for us mere mortals
Wouldn’t it be a wondrous thing if we were all treated like sports stars? Adored, spoiled and treated like gods…... Read more
Changing your name doesn’t make you a feminist traitor
It has always baffled me why feminists desperately cling to the notion that keeping your maiden name after marriage is…... Read more
Moon Unit! Tell Apple to leave Peaches alone!
So Miranda Kerr & Orlando Bloom have named their first born Flynn. Flynn? A normal name and spelt correctly? I…... Read more
Modern mums really just want to stay at home
Here’s a turn up for the books; it appears that modern, educated women are far more interested in staying at…... Read more
Animal cruelty and the case for harsher punishment
There’s something uniquely sickening about cases of animal abuse that outrages the community more than most crimes. To hear of…... Read more
Generation X: The childless generation
Here’s a sobering little fact; Gen X women face a fertility crisis greater than any generation before them. After receiving…... Read more
Breastfeeding, it’s not about choice
The breastfeeding debate has reared its controversial head again with news that the NSW public service had granted new mums…... Read more
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Abbott’s crass logic: trash the Parliament in order save it
An email was sent to almost every politician in Australia this week saying that someone should cut off…
Our special forces don’t always need special treatment
We admire them, but we’re not entirely sure why. We allow them to operate in the shadows; we rarely…
A good holiday is about unrest, not rest
Like a fat full-stop, it lay in my hand. A small orange – not exactly fresh, but purchased anyway…
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From: They must pay for one’s bitter disappointments
Michael S says:
"A teacher at Geelong Grammar had criticised her for using words that were too long, which had left her confused and had made her doubt her ability to write essays. She became ''quite distressed'' when her English marks began to fall." I can sympathise. My scholastic mentors conveyed to me a causal relationship… [read more]From: Welfare for breeders is a bonus for everyone
Change Up! says:
I have no problem paying my taxes. As a single, childless person on a very decent income, I can afford it and not have my life severely altered. Plus I understand that my taxes paying for things like schools, childcare and infrastructure is ultimately a good thing. A better community is better for me… [read more]Gentle jabs to the ribs
They must pay for one’s bitter disappointments
A private school girl’s family is sueing her elite, extremely expensive private school for not… Read more
