Aged CareSocial issues Risk of abuse escalates Commissioner Susan Ryan suggests the government keep a national register for powers of attorney, so…Sarah RussellNovember 10, 2015
GenderMy storySocial issues Life of love leaves an indelible mark Joan Russell saved her daughter’s life: when she was in the extremes of depression, Joan gave her…Sarah RussellOctober 12, 2015
Social issues Under seige The Mornington Peninsula is rapidly changing. What was once a heavily vegetated area with bush…Sarah RussellAugust 25, 2015
Social issues Novel political approach Our political landscape is littered with novel language. In the past, politicians had policies; storytellers…Sarah RussellMay 11, 2015
GenderGender EquitySocial issues Good blokes or smug thugs The Human Rights Commission's report The Forgotten Children: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention was tabled…Sarah RussellApril 15, 2015
Social issues Beaches may be be free to all but access is another matter Australia has some of the best beaches in the world and they are all free.…Sarah RussellJanuary 25, 2015
Health CareSocial issues Important voices missing in ice debate The Premier, Daniel Andrews, honoured an election promise when he announced before Christmas that he…Sarah RussellJanuary 3, 2015
Social issues Free ourselves from endless involvement Climate change is a mortal threat to every government and person in the world. Until…Sarah RussellNovember 28, 2014
Aged CareSocial issues Give plan for mandatory tests wide berth Last year's road toll has fuelled prejudice towards older drivers. The focus used to be…Sarah RussellJanuary 12, 2014
Social issues Seeking refuge Years ago, a friend had to flee the regime of Joh Bjelke-Petersen and seek refuge…Sarah RussellDecember 13, 2013