Ros Reines

Albo has an opportunity in this crisis to not permanently cement the public perception that he is weak, an opportunity he will decisively not take.

Went to vote yesterday & one young bloke asked whether I knew to put numbers in the boxes & not ticks? Seriously, do I look like it’s the 1st time I’m voting? I used a moisturiser this morning but it doesn’t work miracles…#ageism

Vale Gwen Robinson, intrepid journalist who could tame huge egos The Asia expert was known for her network of contacts, bold reporting and extraordinary kindness to young journalists and anyone needing help.

Beautifully written, I remember running around the city with Gwen - an engaging, warm and yes, fearless personality #Rip

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‘Queen of woke’, ‘fun police’: How Clover Moore has outlasted nastiness – and six PMs There have been many responses to the Sydney Lord Mayor over her two decades at the helm. She’s also been called the most successful female politician in Australian history.

I’ve never been mad about Sydney’s Lord Mayor but this fine Jane Cadzow’ piece gives Clover Moore an interesting dimension. Maybe Meryl Streep could reprise a certain role in the movie…? www.smh.com.au/national/que...

Trump’s re-election has enabled Dutton the chance to play his role of a lifetime The Coalition’s failure to release a single fully costed, credible policy shows just how lucky Peter Dutton believes himself to be.

Brilliant www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...

Excellent story #7.30

Number of children under 14 in adult watch houses in Queensland rises 50% in 12 months Report to parliament the adult cells are an ‘inadequate place to keep young people overnight’ and are ‘harmful and traumatising’

Australia’s shame. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

‘Oh my god, Oprah is so excited!’ The unexpected Oscars win that changed Tim’s life Sydney designer Tim Chappel’s family was once disappointed with his career choice. Not any more.

Hitting me up with happiness - loved this story today www.smh.com.au/culture/art-...

During this break, I decided to start on the unread books on my shelves. First, People Of The Book by Geraldine Brooks, which was magical. Now Salman Rushdie The Golden House. Pure indulgence. Why unread? I have fomo when it comes to acquiring books.

Ok, I’m calling it - Lune plain croissants are lovely. They’re crisp but really not better than my local French baker in Bondi. Maybe the ones with the works are world standard? Anyway no more queuing for me.

During the pandemic, jumbo packets of toilet paper were status symbols, denoting your good fortune, today in Sydney it’s a paper bag of Lune croissants. We’re a bunch of Lunatics

The PM has been shown how to respond to antisemitism, but not by Peter Dutton NSW Premier Chris Minns has been quick off the mark to name antisemitic attacks, leaving the prime minister in his wake.

Excellent SMH analysis about a leader who has many concerned…

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The new face of courage and grace VogueGermany

Thank you - lovely of you to say so

Post you from a different era, 1979 London

For decades, power protected Alan Jones. Now he’s facing his own reckoning Once The Man Who Ran Sydney, Jones’ grip loosened as society changed, and he refused to change with it.

Excellent piece by Jordan Baker, which also acknowledges the lighter shades of Alan Jones including his generosity www.smh.com.au/national/for...

I thought that President Trump might actually take that Space X flight today with Elon Musk and my heart leapt…

Recently a bike lane was built in an artery behind Randwick. Problem: some cyclists refuse to use the 2-lane marvel with protective bollards & it’s impossible to pass them now. Some ride four across, so they can chat & ignore the traffic now banked up. It’s always men. Why is this so?

No longer pals with kookaburras, twice in a Balmoral Park, they swooped in and stole my souvlaki wrap - no laughing matter.

The fight to keep Australian Fashion Week alive and in Sydney Designers gathered to support the Australian Fashion Council, which wants control of the abandoned event. But not everyone in the industry agrees.

Let’s hope that any new Fly-By-the-Seat-of-Their-Pants Fashion Week, brings the excitement and raw energy that’s been MIA for years
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Thanks Willa, so happy we’re here - hope others are coming along as well x

Fun chatting on #ABC #LifeMatters today. Hear all about…
Rumour has it, gossip isn't always negative - ABC listen

Alan Jones arrested this morning over allegations of indecent assault. #monumental

Addicted to the #Dayofthejackal - thought I could binge over a few nights. Each episode was popping up on my screen like toast - until I was toast with nearly a 2 week’ wait for the final eps. Really?

Confessions of a gossip columnist: we get a bad rap but our salacious tales of the rich and famous play a role in society | Ros Reines For decades my name was synonymous with Sydney gossip. I became quite nimble at stepping into places I wasn’t welcome

Going on Radio National around 9am on Monday November 18, to discuss the below. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...