http://www.thepunch.com.au/author-bios/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. en Copyright 2012 The Punch penberthyd@newsltd.com.au penberthyd@newsltd.com.au Sat, 26 May 2012 20:00:40 +0000 Sat, 26 May 2012 20:00:40 +0000 Politics, opinion, world news, sports news, latest news, views, Barack Obama, Kevin Rudd, Julia Gillard, Nathan Rees, Malcolm Turnbull, Peter Garrett, Barnaby Joyce, Australian, federal politics, opinion polls, election, The Punch, thepunch, punch ExpressionEngine 1.6.7 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 15 http://www.thepunch.com.au/images/punch-logo-rss.png http://www.thepunch.com.au/ 144 70 Politics, political opinion, world news, sports news and the latest news and views updated live, daily on The Punch - Australia's best conversation. Search The Punch keywords http://www.thepunch.com.au/search/ http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/When-Walgett-and-Mindaribba-did-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 catching up and discussing the state of play, and lots and lots of family and kids. All in all, there were over 15,000 spectators, more than some NRL games and certainly a better crowd than our Commonwealth Games athletes have been getting in Delhi.  So what is a white woman’s view of the NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout? Well, it’s a bloody awesome weekend. This was not my first and will not be my last. feedback@thepunch.com.au (Yvette Andrews) Article http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/When-Walgett-and-Mindaribba-did-battle-in-Woy-Woy/#comments http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/When-Walgett-and-Mindaribba-did-battle-in-Woy-Woy/#item4240 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 19:45:44 +0000 Yvette Andrews | Author bios | The Punch http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/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 Julie’s unfinished offerings didn’t look a chance against the polished presentation of Chris and Poh. Of course, the problem with a Chris / Poh playoff was that their cooking joie de vivre appeals to a niche market – a fabulous, colourful, creative and sometimes crazy place – but still a niche market. Two million viewers probably won’t cook stinky century eggs or glutinous pigs trotters. It’s a bit like chicken feet, which while delicious, are usually left on the yum cha trolley, at least by most non-Asian diners. feedback@thepunch.com.au (Yvette Andrews) Article http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/masterchef-i-told-you-the-girls-were-going-to-win/#comments http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/masterchef-i-told-you-the-girls-were-going-to-win/#item649 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:48:27 +0000 Yvette Andrews | Author bios | The Punch http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/sexist-male-chefs-are-stuffed-and-skewered/ My name is Yvette and I am a Masterchef addict. Not since Charlene married Scott on Neighbours have I looked forward so eagerly to my nightly fix of commercial TV. Masterchef has been a revelation. With gripping culinary challenges, genuine emotion and insightful tips on cooking techniques it has become must watch TV. The prospect of its conclusion on Sunday night fills me with despair. The show has also changed my mind about the culinary industry which up ‘til now I believed was full of offensive, egotistical, sexist chefs who thought it was OK for women to cook as long as they weren’t paid for it. feedback@thepunch.com.au (Yvette Andrews) Article http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/sexist-male-chefs-are-stuffed-and-skewered/#comments http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/sexist-male-chefs-are-stuffed-and-skewered/#item636 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:55:19 +0000 Yvette Andrews | Author bios | The Punch