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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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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choice ringside rantings
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
