Yvette Andrews
Yvette Andrews is a freelance writer and film maker. She writes on humanitarian concerns, the arts, international affairs and women’s issues.
Yvette worked for over twelve years in NSW state politics, eight of these as the Chief of Staff to the President of the Legislative Council, Meredith Burgmann. She also co-authored The Ernies Book: 1000 terrible things Australian men have said about women with Meredith.
Yvette founded the Sydney Women’s AFL and played for NSW. She established the Parliament of NSW Indigenous Art Prize. She is a member of the secret society of Australasian Primates (whoops) and has opinions on many things from who should play centre half back for the Sydney Swans to how to grow good broccoli.
Articles by Yvette Andrews
Walgett and Mindaribba do battle in Woy Woy
I was there. The crowd was screaming, sitting right up against the sideline in fold-out chairs. There was lots of…... Read more
Masterchef: I told you the girls were going to win
“You girls are in the final of Australia’s first Masterchef,” exclaimed Judge George. Hooray! It was an unexpected result as…... Read more
Macho-man chefs are now stuffed and skewered
My name is Yvette and I am a Masterchef addict. Not since Charlene married Scott on Neighbours have I looked…... 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
