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Brisbane Times

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‘Like being in bed with Richard Burton’: how alcohol became the third wheel in our marriage

‘Like being in bed with Richard Burton’: how alcohol became the third wheel in our marriage

My husband was worried that if things continued the way they were, he might die.

yesterday 10

WA Today

Kate Halfpenny

‘Like being in bed with Richard Burton’: how alcohol became the third wheel in our marriage

‘Like being in bed with Richard Burton’: how alcohol became the third wheel in our marriage

My husband was worried that if things continued the way they were, he might die.

yesterday 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Kate Halfpenny

‘Like being in bed with Richard Burton’: how alcohol became the third wheel in our marriage

‘Like being in bed with Richard Burton’: how alcohol became the third wheel in our marriage

My husband was worried that if things continued the way they were, he might die.

yesterday 10

The Age

Kate Halfpenny

‘Like being in bed with Richard Burton’: how alcohol became the third wheel in our marriage

‘Like being in bed with Richard Burton’: how alcohol became the third wheel in our marriage

My husband was worried that if things continued the way they were, he might die.

yesterday 10

Brisbane Times

Kate Halfpenny

Instagram has decided I’m a sad old sack. It’s only partly true

Instagram has decided I’m a sad old sack. It’s only partly true

An email had warned me I was locked out of my account due to “suspicious activity”. And like that, I lost milestones, breakdowns and my dog’s I...

06.06.2025 10

WA Today

Kate Halfpenny

Instagram has decided I’m a sad old sack. It’s only partly true

Instagram has decided I’m a sad old sack. It’s only partly true

An email had warned me I was locked out of my account due to “suspicious activity”. And like that, I lost milestones, breakdowns and my dog’s I...

06.06.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Kate Halfpenny

Instagram has decided I’m a sad old sack. It’s only partly true

Instagram has decided I’m a sad old sack. It’s only partly true

An email had warned me I was locked out of my account due to “suspicious activity”. And like that, I lost milestones, breakdowns and my dog’s I...

06.06.2025 10

The Age

Kate Halfpenny

Instagram has decided I’m a sad old sack. It’s only partly true

Instagram has decided I’m a sad old sack. It’s only partly true

An email had warned me I was locked out of my account due to “suspicious activity”. And like that, I lost milestones, breakdowns and my dog’s I...

06.06.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Kate Halfpenny

Deborra-Lee Furness called it as she saw it on ex-husband Hugh. About bloody time

At a time when most celebrities paint rosy pictures of divorce, Furness offered honesty, and reminded us of the power of playing a long game.

30.05.2025 10

WA Today

Kate Halfpenny

Deborra-Lee Furness called it as she saw it on ex-husband Hugh. About bloody time

At a time when most celebrities paint rosy pictures of divorce, Furness offered honesty, and reminded us of the power of playing a long game.

30.05.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Kate Halfpenny

Deborra-Lee Furness called it as she saw it on ex-husband Hugh. About bloody time

At a time when most celebrities paint rosy pictures of divorce, Furness offered honesty, and reminded us of the power of playing a long game.

30.05.2025 20

The Age

Kate Halfpenny

Deborra-Lee Furness called it as she saw it on ex-husband Hugh. About bloody time

At a time when most celebrities paint rosy pictures of divorce, Furness offered honesty, and reminded us of the power of playing a long game.

30.05.2025 40

Brisbane Times

Kate Halfpenny

The Coalition break-up isn’t a divorce. They’re just sleeping in different bedrooms

Ley and Littleproud should note, a trial separation needs to be done right. Otherwise, you’re dragging around unresolved mess.

23.05.2025 6

WA Today

Kate Halfpenny

The Coalition break-up isn’t a divorce. They’re just sleeping in different bedrooms

Ley and Littleproud should note, a trial separation needs to be done right. Otherwise, you’re dragging around unresolved mess.

23.05.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Kate Halfpenny

The Coalition break-up isn’t a divorce. They’re just sleeping in different bedrooms

Ley and Littleproud should note, a trial separation needs to be done right. Otherwise, you’re dragging around unresolved mess.

23.05.2025 10

The Age

Kate Halfpenny

The Coalition break-up isn’t a divorce. They’re just sleeping in different bedrooms

Ley and Littleproud should note, a trial separation needs to be done right. Otherwise, you’re dragging around unresolved mess.

23.05.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Kate Halfpenny

When did we stop listening to experts and start listening to the girl with the best hair?

Influencers are relatable, we’re told. They’re us, only thinner, happier and always just back from Sardinia. But are they really us?

02.05.2025 10

WA Today

Kate Halfpenny

When did we stop listening to experts and start listening to the girl with the best hair?

Influencers are relatable, we’re told. They’re us, only thinner, happier and always just back from Sardinia. But are they really us?

02.05.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Kate Halfpenny

When did we stop listening to experts and start listening to the girl with the best hair?

Influencers are relatable, we’re told. They’re us, only thinner, happier and always just back from Sardinia. But are they really us?

02.05.2025 10

The Age

Kate Halfpenny

When did we stop listening to experts and start listening to the girl with the best hair?

Influencers are relatable, we’re told. They’re us, only thinner, happier and always just back from Sardinia. But are they really us?

02.05.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Kate Halfpenny

It may not be trendy, but I’d still send my kids to single-sex schools

Single-sex schools are weird. A relic. A social experiment that makes no sense in the modern world. But if I had my time over again I’d send my kids...

25.04.2025 8

WA Today

Kate Halfpenny

It may not be trendy, but I’d still send my kids to single-sex schools

Single-sex schools are weird. A relic. A social experiment that makes no sense in the modern world. But if I had my time over again I’d send my kids...

25.04.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Kate Halfpenny

It may not be trendy, but I’d still send my kids to single-sex schools

Single-sex schools are weird. A relic. A social experiment that makes no sense in the modern world. But if I had my time over again I’d send my kids...

25.04.2025 10

The Age

Kate Halfpenny

It may not be trendy, but I’d still send my kids to single-sex schools

Single-sex schools are weird. A relic. A social experiment that makes no sense in the modern world. But if I had my time over again I’d send my kids...

25.04.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Kate Halfpenny

I hear you mocking the female astronauts. You’re doing patriarchy’s dirty work

With all the chaos and costs being born by women in Trump’s America, are people really upset about Katy Perry saying space made her feel...

18.04.2025 8

WA Today

Kate Halfpenny

I hear you mocking the female astronauts. You’re doing patriarchy’s dirty work

With all the chaos and costs being born by women in Trump’s America, are people really upset about Katy Perry saying space made her feel...

18.04.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Kate Halfpenny

I hear you mocking the female astronauts. You’re doing patriarchy’s dirty work

With all the chaos and costs being born by women in Trump’s America, are people really upset about Katy Perry saying space made her feel...

18.04.2025 20

The Age

Kate Halfpenny

I hear you mocking the female astronauts. You’re doing patriarchy’s dirty work

With all the chaos and costs being born by women in Trump’s America, are people really upset about Katy Perry saying space made her feel...

18.04.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Kate Halfpenny

Blinded to what I had, I spent a mad day stalking my younger, hotter self

They were the best-looking pair I’d ever seen in real life. And I’ve been in the same room as Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky.

11.04.2025 10

WA Today

Kate Halfpenny

Blinded to what I had, I spent a mad day stalking my younger, hotter self

They were the best-looking pair I’d ever seen in real life. And I’ve been in the same room as Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky.

11.04.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Kate Halfpenny

Blinded to what I had, I spent a mad day stalking my younger, hotter self

They were the best-looking pair I’d ever seen in real life. And I’ve been in the same room as Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky.

11.04.2025 10

The Age

Kate Halfpenny

Blinded to what I had, I spent a mad day stalking my younger, hotter self

They were the best-looking pair I’d ever seen in real life. And I’ve been in the same room as Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky.

11.04.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Kate Halfpenny

Albo, please tell me you haven’t bought into this ‘wellness’ con

You know the industry is cooked when you have a Married at First Sight groom calling himself a “wellness advisor”.

04.04.2025 8

WA Today

Kate Halfpenny

Albo, please tell me you haven’t bought into this ‘wellness’ con

You know the industry is cooked when you have a Married at First Sight groom calling himself a “wellness advisor”.

04.04.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Kate Halfpenny

Albo, please tell me you haven’t bought into this ‘wellness’ con

You know the industry is cooked when you have a Married at First Sight groom calling himself a “wellness advisor”.

04.04.2025 10

The Age

Kate Halfpenny

Albo, please tell me you haven’t bought into this ‘wellness’ con

You know the industry is cooked when you have a Married at First Sight groom calling himself a “wellness advisor”.

04.04.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Kate Halfpenny

After 10 years, a marriage deserves an honest and unflinching appraisal

He was a first-time groom whose dying dad had looked at my stats sheet and warned him: “Be careful, son.”

28.03.2025 10

WA Today

Kate Halfpenny

After 10 years, a marriage deserves an honest and unflinching appraisal

He was a first-time groom whose dying dad had looked at my stats sheet and warned him: “Be careful, son.”

28.03.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Kate Halfpenny

After 10 years, a marriage deserves an honest and unflinching appraisal

He was a first-time groom whose dying dad had looked at my stats sheet and warned him: “Be careful, son.”

28.03.2025 10

The Age

Kate Halfpenny

After 10 years, a marriage deserves an honest and unflinching appraisal

He was a first-time groom whose dying dad had looked at my stats sheet and warned him: “Be careful, son.”

28.03.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Kate Halfpenny

Michelle Obama loves heading to bed straight after dinner – and I’m all for it

The wellness industry tries to sell us complicated solutions. Retreats, routines, supplements. But what we really need is the former first lady’s...

21.03.2025 10

WA Today

Kate Halfpenny

Michelle Obama loves heading to bed straight after dinner – and I’m all for it

The wellness industry tries to sell us complicated solutions. Retreats, routines, supplements. But what we really need is the former first lady’s...

21.03.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Kate Halfpenny

Michelle Obama loves heading to bed straight after dinner – and I’m all for it

The wellness industry tries to sell us complicated solutions. Retreats, routines, supplements. But what we really need is the former first lady’s...

21.03.2025 10

The Age

Kate Halfpenny

Michelle Obama loves heading to bed straight after dinner – and I’m all for it

The wellness industry tries to sell us complicated solutions. Retreats, routines, supplements. But what we really need is the former first lady’s...

21.03.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Kate Halfpenny

I was wrong about Meghan. Hustling, humourless Meghan deserves respect

It’s time for me to make a mea culpa to Meghan. While we’re eye-rolling about her trad-wife cosplay we’re missing the plot twist.

14.03.2025 10

WA Today

Kate Halfpenny

I was wrong about Meghan. Hustling, humourless Meghan deserves respect

It’s time for me to make a mea culpa to Meghan. While we’re eye-rolling about her trad-wife cosplay we’re missing the plot twist.

14.03.2025 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Kate Halfpenny

I was wrong about Meghan. Hustling, humourless Meghan deserves respect

It’s time for me to make a mea culpa to Meghan. While we’re eye-rolling about her trad-wife cosplay we’re missing the plot twist.

14.03.2025 10

The Age

Kate Halfpenny

I was wrong about Meghan. Hustling, humourless Meghan deserves respect

It’s time for me to make a mea culpa to Meghan. While we’re eye-rolling about her trad-wife cosplay we’re missing the plot twist.

14.03.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Kate Halfpenny

That trio of tricky girlfriends on The White Lotus is me. But breaking up is hard to do

Last weekend Pies and I celebrated 40 years of friendship at her place in Adelaide. Except for her kids asking where the Hard Solos were and the bloke...

08.03.2025 10

WA Today

Kate Halfpenny

That trio of tricky girlfriends on The White Lotus is me. But breaking up is hard to do

The passive-aggressive judgments, piranha smile competitiveness about bodies and the underlying loyalty - every line nails it.

07.03.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Kate Halfpenny