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Melissa Hoyer

Brisbane Times

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There’s a good reason I don’t like birthdays and no, it’s not what you’re thinking

There’s a good reason I don’t like birthdays and no, it’s not what you’re thinking

Some people can’t wait their birthdays. Me? I’m quietly relieved when the clock ticks over to the following morning, and it’s done for another year.

previous day 10

WA Today

Melissa Hoyer

There’s a good reason I don’t like birthdays and no, it’s not what you’re thinking

There’s a good reason I don’t like birthdays and no, it’s not what you’re thinking

Some people can’t wait their birthdays. Me? I’m quietly relieved when the clock ticks over to the following morning, and it’s done for another year.

previous day 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Melissa Hoyer

There’s a good reason I don’t like birthdays and no, it’s not what you’re thinking

There’s a good reason I don’t like birthdays and no, it’s not what you’re thinking

Some people can’t wait their birthdays. Me? I’m quietly relieved when the clock ticks over to the following morning, and it’s done for another year.

previous day 10

The Age

Melissa Hoyer

There’s a good reason I don’t like birthdays and no, it’s not what you’re thinking

There’s a good reason I don’t like birthdays and no, it’s not what you’re thinking

Some people can’t wait their birthdays. Me? I’m quietly relieved when the clock ticks over to the following morning, and it’s done for another year.

previous day 10

Brisbane Times

Melissa Hoyer

Gen Zs are choosing JOMO over FOMO. I think they’re onto something

There’s a quiet, very confident counter-movement happening in living rooms and on sofas everywhere. And I’m all in.

18.05.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Melissa Hoyer

Gen Zs are choosing JOMO over FOMO. I think they’re onto something

There’s a quiet, very confident counter-movement happening in living rooms and on sofas everywhere. And I’m all in.

18.05.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Melissa Hoyer

Gen Zs are choosing JOMO over FOMO. I think they’re onto something

There’s a quiet, very confident counter-movement happening in living rooms and on sofas everywhere. And I’m all in.

18.05.2026 20

WA Today

Melissa Hoyer

Gen Zs are choosing JOMO over FOMO. I think they’re onto something

There’s a quiet, very confident counter-movement happening in living rooms and on sofas everywhere. And I’m all in.

18.05.2026 20

The Age

Melissa Hoyer

There’s something about Meghan. The distinct duchess continues to polarise us

The Duchess of Sussex, who will soon visit Australia, has her fans, but she also attracts detractors. What makes her so polarising?

30.03.2026 20

WA Today

Melissa Hoyer

There’s something about Meghan. The distinct duchess continues to polarise us

Meghan Markle, who will soon visit Australia, has her fans but attracts many more detractors. So what makes her so polarising?

30.03.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Melissa Hoyer

There’s something about Meghan. The distinct duchess continues to polarise us

Meghan Markle, who will soon visit Australia, has her fans but attracts many more detractors. So what makes her so polarising?

30.03.2026 20

The Age

Melissa Hoyer

There’s something about Meghan. The distinct duchess continues to polarise us

Meghan Markle, who will soon visit Australia, has her fans but attracts many more detractors. So what makes her so polarising?

30.03.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Melissa Hoyer

I never met Catherine O’Hara: Her death has stayed with me

The star of Home Alone and Schitt’s Creek wasn’t just an actor we admired, she was a presence we felt.

02.02.2026 10

WA Today

Melissa Hoyer

I never met Catherine O’Hara: Her death has stayed with me

The star of Home Alone and Schitt’s Creek wasn’t just an actor we admired, she was a presence we felt.

02.02.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Melissa Hoyer

I never met Catherine O’Hara: Her death has stayed with me

The star of Home Alone and Schitt’s Creek wasn’t just an actor we admired, she was a presence we felt.

02.02.2026 10

The Age

Melissa Hoyer

I never met Catherine O’Hara: Her death has stayed with me

The star of Home Alone and Schitt’s Creek wasn’t just an actor we admired, she was a presence we felt.

02.02.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Melissa Hoyer

Someone broke into my home. They stole my car, and my peace of mind

If you’ve ever been through a home invasion – and most have – you’ll understand: it’s not the theft that stays with you. It’s the feeling...

22.01.2026 10

WA Today

Melissa Hoyer

Someone broke into my home. They stole my car, and my peace of mind

If you’ve ever been through a home invasion – and most have – you’ll understand: it’s not the theft that stays with you. It’s the feeling...

22.01.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Melissa Hoyer

Someone broke into my home. They stole my car, and my peace of mind

If you’ve ever been through a home invasion – and most have – you’ll understand: it’s not the theft that stays with you. It’s the feeling...

22.01.2026 10

The Age

Melissa Hoyer

Someone broke into my home. They stole my car, and my peace of mind

If you’ve ever been through a home invasion – and most have – you’ll understand: it’s not the theft that stays with you. It’s the feeling...

22.01.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Melissa Hoyer

Has Rachel Ward ‘let herself go’? No, she just looks her real age

The actor appeared on social media unfiltered, and the internet melted down. What’s wrong with ageing naturally?

08.01.2026 20

WA Today

Melissa Hoyer

Has Rachel Ward ‘let herself go’? No, she just looks her real age

The actor appeared on social media unfiltered, and the internet melted down. What’s wrong with ageing naturally?

08.01.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Melissa Hoyer

Has Rachel Ward ‘let herself go’? No, she just looks her real age

The actor appeared on social media unfiltered, and the internet melted down. What’s wrong with ageing naturally?

08.01.2026 20

The Age

Melissa Hoyer

Has Rachel Ward ‘let herself go’? No, she just looks her real age

The actor appeared on social media unfiltered, and the internet melted down. What’s wrong with ageing naturally?

08.01.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Melissa Hoyer