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Claire Heaney

The Age

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I want to join all the public transport fare evasion, but just can’t deal with the stress

I want to join all the public transport fare evasion, but just can’t deal with the stress

While inspectors are doing their job, fines are disproportionate for the harm caused. Fines have jumped to $314, which is a hefty price to pay for an...

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The Age

Claire Heaney

My friends are permitted only two minutes to talk about their ailments

I’m a firm believer in a problem shared is a problem halved. But there are limits to how much truth one can take from elderly friends.

11.03.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Claire Heaney

My friends are permitted only two minutes to talk about their ailments

I’m a firm believer in a problem shared is a problem halved. But there are limits to how much truth one can take from elderly friends.

11.03.2026 30

The Age

Claire Heaney

My friends are permitted only two minutes to talk about their ailments

I’m a firm believer in a problem shared is a problem halved. But there are limits to how much truth one can take from elderly friends.

11.03.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Claire Heaney

My friends are permitted only two minutes to talk about their ailments

I’m a firm believer in a problem shared is a problem halved. But there are limits to how much truth one can take from elderly friends.

11.03.2026 40

WA Today

Claire Heaney

Who suffers FOMO any more? I’m more likely to have ROMO

Ever found out that you had two things on at the same time, and secretly felt relief that the gods had given you an excuse to skip one?

25.12.2025 30

WA Today

Claire Heaney

Who suffers FOMO any more? I’m more likely to have ROMO

Ever found out that you had two things on at the same time, and secretly felt relief that the gods had given you an excuse to skip one?

25.12.2025 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Claire Heaney

Who suffers FOMO any more? I’m more likely to have ROMO

Ever found out that you had two things on at the same time, and secretly felt relief that the gods had given you an excuse to skip one?

25.12.2025 30

The Age

Claire Heaney

Who suffers FOMO any more? I’m more likely to have ROMO

Ever found out that you had two things on at the same time, and secretly felt relief that the gods had given you an excuse to skip one?

25.12.2025 50

Brisbane Times

Claire Heaney

I hissed at a man on the train. Don’t judge me, there are two types of Karens

It’s OK to speak up unless you’re a woman in midlife. Is there a demeaning descriptor for the young dad losing his temper or the rude older man...

02.11.2025 20

WA Today

Claire Heaney

I hissed at a man on the train. Don’t judge me, there are two types of Karens

It’s OK to speak up unless you’re a woman in midlife. Is there a demeaning descriptor for the young dad losing his temper or the rude older man...

02.11.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Claire Heaney

I hissed at a man on the train. Don’t judge me, there are two types of Karens

It’s OK to speak up unless you’re a woman in midlife. Is there a demeaning descriptor for the young dad losing his temper or the rude older man...

02.11.2025 20

The Age

Claire Heaney

I hissed at a man on the train. Don’t judge me, there are two types of Karens

It’s OK to speak up unless you’re a woman in midlife. Is there a demeaning descriptor for the young dad losing his temper or the rude older man...

02.11.2025 20

Brisbane Times

Claire Heaney

A footy text put our friendship on the brink. She should know there are rules

I used to be a great hater of rival footy clubs. I laughed at the cheese platter Melbourne jibes and found Hawthorn fans in your face. But I’ve...

26.07.2025 20

WA Today

Claire Heaney

A footy text put our friendship on the brink. She should know there are rules

I used to be a great hater of rival footy clubs. I laughed at the cheese platter Melbourne jibes and found Hawthorn fans in your face. But I’ve...

26.07.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Claire Heaney

A footy text put our friendship on the brink. She should know there are rules

I used to be a great hater of rival footy clubs. I laughed at the cheese platter Melbourne jibes and found Hawthorn fans in your face. But I’ve...

26.07.2025 20

The Age

Claire Heaney

A footy text put our friendship on the brink. She should know there are rules

I used to be a great hater of rival footy clubs. I laughed at the cheese platter Melbourne jibes and found Hawthorn fans in your face. But I’ve...

26.07.2025 30

Brisbane Times

Claire Heaney

I was all for smart trolleys at the supermarket - until they made me feel dumb

The trolley’s digital dashboard is urging me to spend another $20 to unlock a deal. Are these smart trolleys really going to save us money?

03.07.2025 20

WA Today

Claire Heaney

I was all for smart trolleys at the supermarket - until they made me feel dumb

The trolley’s digital dashboard is urging me to spend another $20 to unlock a deal. Are these smart trolleys really going to save us money?

03.07.2025 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Claire Heaney

I was all for smart trolleys at the supermarket - until they made me feel dumb

The trolley’s digital dashboard is urging me to spend another $20 to unlock a deal. Are these smart trolleys really going to save us money?

03.07.2025 20

The Age

Claire Heaney

I was all for smart trolleys at the supermarket - until they made me feel dumb

The trolley’s digital dashboard is urging me to spend another $20 to unlock a deal. Are these smart trolleys really going to save us money?

03.07.2025 20

Brisbane Times

Claire Heaney