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Claire Heaney | The Age

The Age •
October 28, 2026 • 08:00 AM
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Claire Heaney is a freelance journalist and communications consultant.

Claire Heaney | The Age

I used to fancy myself as a binfluencer, the first mover on bin night who signals to the neighbourhood what colour bin they should be wheeling out this week.

When the ticket inspectors board the fare evaders go running. But fines have jumped to $314, which is a hefty price to pay for an honest mistake.

I’m a firm believer in a problem shared is a problem halved. But there are limits to how much truth one can take from elderly friends.

Ever found out that you had two things on at the same time, and secretly felt relief that the gods had given you an excuse to skip one?

It’s OK to speak up unless you’re a woman in midlife. Is there a demeaning descriptor for the young dad losing his temper or the rude older man talking down to the receptionist?

Their parents’ generation reminisces about carefree times when kids roamed until the street lights came on. Now, children are being tracked like never before.

I used to be a great hater of rival footy clubs. I laughed at the cheese platter Melbourne jibes and found Hawthorn fans in your face. But I’ve changed my tune.

The trolley’s digital dashboard is urging me to spend another $20 to unlock a deal. Are these smart trolleys really going to save us money?

It’s a daily activity that most pet owners enjoy, but a new study shows walking the dog could be exposing you to significant injury.

As parents reel from this week’s harrowing news of child sex abuse allegations, many are struggling with how to explain notions of consent to very young children. But there are teachable strategies available to better empower them.

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