BACK TO BEETHOVEN

I got a cold call from the Sydney Symphony Orchestra a few days ago and was half way through fobbing the woman off - ‘my toaster’s on fire’ - when she mentioned that I still had $180 credit with them. She wondered if I’d prefer to spend it or donate it. Spend, spend, spend I …

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WHAT’S IN A NAME?

I’m pretty sure the best thing about Monkeypox is the name. I’ve seen pictures of the pustules caused by the virus and they don’t look like much fun, but on a brighter note, at least you can say you’ve got Monkeypox! You can stand proud (and socially distanced) in a crowd of snivellers complaining about …

OLD GOLD

Robinson has done the right thing by old people everywhere and lost her Gold Opal card. She’s reinforced the stereotype. She’s the mad old woman on the bus, except she’s no longer on the bus. For those who don’t live in Sydney, a Gold Opal lets you use public transport all day long for $2.50. …