Ann Moore

Feb 21, 2024 | geelongadvertiser.com.au | Ann Moore

Three weeks after writing the G-string column that launched a media storm, there is one issue that remains uncovered. The danger of bare bums. It’s not a matter of morality, it’s not a matter of women’s rights, it’s not even a matter of fashion … it’s a matter of life and death. Every inch of skin we expose to the sun is just providing more soil to plant the seeds of skin cancer. And I’m willing to turn the other cheek to prove it. Literally.

Feb 21, 2024 | thechronicle.com.au | Ann Moore

Three weeks after writing the G-string column that launched a media storm, there is one issue that remains uncovered. The danger of bare bums. It’s not a matter of morality, it’s not a matter of women’s rights, it’s not even a matter of fashion … it’s a matter of life and death. Every inch of skin we expose to the sun is just providing more soil to plant the seeds of skin cancer. And I’m willing to turn the other cheek to prove it. Literally.

Feb 11, 2024 | goldcoastbulletin.com.au | Ann Moore

It looks like an average ATM. But tucked away at the back of a Gold Coast convenience store, this machine has the words “buy crypto with cash” emblazoned on its body. And it’s just one of a wave of cryptocurrency automatic teller machines flooding Gold Coast suburbs. It might seem like a novelty, or even an ubiquitous way to simply advertise crypto coins, but the man behind the counter at this local shop assured me otherwise. “The crypto ATM? People use it all the time … all the time,” he said.

Oct 6, 2023 | goldcoastbulletin.com.au | Ann Moore

Just in time, Aunty Joyce Summers spoke up. The Gold Coast Indigenous leader had been asked to support an Aboriginal mother during a meeting with Child Safety Officers, but was perplexed as she listened to the conversation. Bureaucratic language, indirect questions, inferred meanings, and all spoken over the head of the young mum – the red flags were flying for Aunty Joyce. Interrupting, she asked the mother if she understood what was being said and what was at risk … the answer was no.

Jul 6, 2023 | goldcoastbulletin.com.au | Ann Moore

A small notice taped to the front counter of a Mermaid Waters business has revealed a bigger problem coming for small businesses amid the cost of living crisis. SouthernDon't miss out on the headlines from Southern. Followed categories will be added to My News. It’s a true sign of the times. A little card is taped to the front counter of Double Barrel Kitchen in Mermaid Waters, a favourite cafe for locals and the winner of more than a few accolades in its seven-year history.