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Babblers, cops and quacks: the sometimes dark – but often amusing – origins of nicknames for jobs

Australians love a nickname, and certain jobs are no exceptions. So whether you’re a journo, brickie, shrink or cop, there’s a rich history...

29.12.2025 10

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Kate Burridge

From cauldrons to cardigans - the lurking prejudices behind the name ‘Granny’

“Honestly, I can’t wait to have grandkids and spoil them — but I don’t want to be called ‘Granny’” (overheard on the No. 96 tram in...

20.09.2024 5

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Kate Burridge

How the US election turned ‘weird’ – and why it’s working for the Democrats

The Democrats have discovered a secret sauce in their campaign against Donald Trump and the MAGA mob — suddenly media headlines are splashed with...

07.08.2024 2

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Kate Burridge