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Richard Glover

Brisbane Times

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Too busy to read to children? You’re missing out on one of life’s greatest joys

Studies have found that reading aloud to children is at an all-time low.

yesterday 7

WA Today

Richard Glover

Too busy to read to children? You’re missing out on one of life’s greatest joys

Studies have found that reading aloud to children is at an all-time low.

yesterday 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

Richard Glover

Too busy to read to children? You’re missing out on one of life’s greatest joys

Studies have found that reading aloud to children is at an all-time low.

yesterday 6

The Age

Richard Glover

Too busy to read to children? You’re missing out on one of life’s greatest joys

Studies have found that reading aloud to children is at an all-time low.

yesterday 7

Brisbane Times

Richard Glover

No elbows on the table and other rules to live and dine by

Like most people of my generation, I had some terrible early run-ins with the world of etiquette.

04.07.2025 10

WA Today

Richard Glover

No elbows on the table and other rules to live and dine by

Like most people of my generation, I had some terrible early run-ins with the world of etiquette.

04.07.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Richard Glover

No elbows on the table and other rules to live and dine by

Like most people of my generation, I had some terrible early run-ins with the world of etiquette.

04.07.2025 8

The Age

Richard Glover

No elbows on the table and other rules to live and dine by

Like most people of my generation, I had some terrible early run-ins with the world of etiquette.

04.07.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Richard Glover

A day in the life of a Google-dependent grandparent

How do I make slime without contact lens solution, baking powder or PVA glue?

28.06.2025 8

WA Today

Richard Glover

A day in the life of a Google-dependent grandparent

How do I make slime without contact lens solution, baking powder or PVA glue?

28.06.2025 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

Richard Glover

A day in the life of a Google-dependent grandparent

How do I make slime without contact lens solution, baking powder or PVA glue?

28.06.2025 4

The Age

Richard Glover

A day in the life of a Google-dependent grandparent

How do I make slime without contact lens solution, baking powder or PVA glue?

28.06.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Richard Glover

Tech’s ‘improvements’ are making my life worse (and wetter)

The future is here, and it’s full of damp laundry and unsolicited AI.

21.06.2025 7

WA Today

Richard Glover

Tech’s ‘improvements’ are making my life worse (and wetter)

The future is here, and it’s full of damp laundry and unsolicited AI.

21.06.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Richard Glover

Tech’s ‘improvements’ are making my life worse (and wetter)

The future is here, and it’s full of damp laundry and unsolicited AI.

21.06.2025 8

The Age

Richard Glover

Tech’s ‘improvements’ are making my life worse (and wetter)

The future is here, and it’s full of damp laundry and unsolicited AI.

21.06.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Richard Glover

I had a car accident the other day. It couldn’t have gone any better

Sometimes, in this city, you have to pay attention to the positives.

14.06.2025 10

WA Today

Richard Glover

I had a car accident the other day. It couldn’t have gone any better

Sometimes, in this city, you have to pay attention to the positives.

14.06.2025 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Richard Glover

I had a car accident the other day. It couldn’t have gone any better

Sometimes, in this city, you have to pay attention to the positives.

14.06.2025 9

The Age

Richard Glover

I had a car accident the other day. It couldn’t have gone any better

Sometimes, in this city, you have to pay attention to the positives.

14.06.2025 3

Brisbane Times

Richard Glover

Turns out breaking all the rules is my favourite part of being a grandparent

Sometimes the best standards are no standards at all.

06.06.2025 9

WA Today

Richard Glover

Turns out breaking all the rules is my favourite part of being a grandparent

Sometimes the best standards are no standards at all.

06.06.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Richard Glover

Turns out breaking all the rules is my favourite part of being a grandparent

Sometimes the best standards are no standards at all.

06.06.2025 8

The Age

Richard Glover

Turns out breaking all the rules is my favourite part of being a grandparent

Sometimes the best standards are no standards at all.

06.06.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Richard Glover

Is it just me, or is everyone rude now? (It’s not just me)

I’m always discombobulated when someone is rude to me. I think most people are.

30.05.2025 10

WA Today

Richard Glover

Is it just me, or is everyone rude now? (It’s not just me)

I’m always discombobulated when someone is rude to me. I think most people are.

30.05.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Richard Glover

Is it just me, or is everyone rude now? (It’s not just me)

I’m always discombobulated when someone is rude to me. I think most people are.

30.05.2025 20

The Age

Richard Glover

Is it just me, or is everyone rude now? (It’s not just me)

I’m always discombobulated when someone is rude to me. I think most people are.

30.05.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Richard Glover

Writers, I’m on your side - now here’s my list of complaints

Even as a forgiving reader, I have my quibbles.

23.05.2025 5

WA Today

Richard Glover

Writers, I’m on your side - now here’s my list of complaints

Even as a forgiving reader, I have my quibbles.

23.05.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Richard Glover

Writers, I’m on your side - now here’s my list of complaints

Even as a forgiving reader, I have my quibbles.

23.05.2025 7

The Age

Richard Glover

Writers, I’m on your side - now here’s my list of complaints

Even as a forgiving reader, I have my quibbles.

23.05.2025 6

Brisbane Times

Richard Glover

I’m starting an urgent support group. It’s called Parents Against Unicorns

Anyone who spends a lot of time with small children is invited.

16.05.2025 3

WA Today

Richard Glover

I’m starting an urgent support group. It’s called Parents Against Unicorns

Anyone who spends a lot of time with small children is invited.

16.05.2025 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Richard Glover

I’m starting an urgent support group. It’s called Parents Against Unicorns

Anyone who spends a lot of time with small children is invited.

16.05.2025 8

The Age

Richard Glover

I’m starting an urgent support group. It’s called Parents Against Unicorns

Anyone who spends a lot of time with small children is invited.

16.05.2025 4

Brisbane Times

Richard Glover

At 66, I’ve finally declared war on my wrinkles

I stand there every morning, slathering away, full of a hope that is vain in both senses of the word.

10.05.2025 8

WA Today

Richard Glover

At 66, I’ve finally declared war on my wrinkles

I stand there every morning, slathering away, full of a hope that is vain in both senses of the word.

10.05.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Richard Glover

At 66, I’ve finally declared war on my wrinkles

I stand there every morning, slathering away, full of a hope that is vain in both senses of the word.

10.05.2025 10

The Age

Richard Glover

At 66, I’ve finally declared war on my wrinkles

I stand there every morning, slathering away, full of a hope that is vain in both senses of the word.

10.05.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Richard Glover

It’s time to face the truth: The internet has ruined everything

We used to be a society, now look at us.

03.05.2025 10

WA Today

Richard Glover

It’s time to face the truth: The internet has ruined everything

We used to be a society, now look at us.

03.05.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Richard Glover

It’s time to face the truth: The internet has ruined everything

We used to be a society, now look at us.

03.05.2025 10

The Age

Richard Glover

It’s time to face the truth: The internet has ruined everything

We used to be a society, now look at us.

03.05.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Richard Glover

Ten policies that would make me the perfect prime minister

From mandating the “generous pour” to banning the social kiss, I’ll make these changes on day one.

26.04.2025 10

WA Today

Richard Glover

Ten policies that would make me the perfect prime minister

From mandating the “generous pour” to banning the social kiss, I’ll make these changes on day one.

26.04.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Richard Glover

Ten policies that would make me the perfect prime minister

From mandating the “generous pour” to banning the social kiss, I’ll make these changes on day one.

26.04.2025 10

The Age

Richard Glover

Ten policies that would make me the perfect prime minister

From mandating the “generous pour” to banning the social kiss, I’ll make these changes on day one.

26.04.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Richard Glover

Why is ‘weak’ still considered an insult for men?

“Weak” is one of those words which has long been used to police masculinity: it’s a word that tutors us in what’s required to be a man.

17.04.2025 7

WA Today

Richard Glover

Why is ‘weak’ still considered an insult for men?

“Weak” is one of those words which has long been used to police masculinity: it’s a word that tutors us in what’s required to be a man.

17.04.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Richard Glover