Christine Middap

A lot has been written about indigenous foster care but in a few words Milly sums it up. She just wants a normal life with the family she loves. It’s not much to ask. My story in @australian theaustralian.com.au/nation/an-angu…

“He always had a high level of conviction for what he believed in and was very staunch about it…” rugby great Stephen Moore and others offer their perspectives on @DavidPocock, almost a year on from the election @australian #auspol theaustralian.com.au/weekend-austra…

A 15-y-o needs heart surgery after his Covid jab (one of the unlucky young males to have a reaction), has ongoing health issues yet doesn’t qualify for a cent in compensation from the Covid vaccine claims scheme? Time for a review ⁦@Mark_Butler_MP⁩ ? theaustralian.com.au/nation/covid-v…

@melissahoyer I couldn’t reach my head 8 months ago - with some good physio the shoulder’s back to 95pc. I’ll DM you the physio’s name if you like

Has anyone had a ‘frozen shoulder’ or ‘painful arc’ ? Jeeeeez. Painful, huh? When doing your bra up becomes a carefully orchestrated manoeuvre. 🫤

Pat Oliphant, a giant of political cartooning who lampooned 10 presidents, fears for his art. I met him in Santa Fe to talk about an extraordinary life ⁦@australian⁩ theaustralian.com.au/weekend-austra…

Glenn Stratton shot his father dead in an act of love and was charged with murder. His siblings say he is a hero. ⁦@australian⁩ ⁦@InsidersABC⁩ ⁦@DWDCVictoria⁩ ⁦@gogentle_aus⁩ theaustralian.com.au/weekend-austra…

A small, late-developing kid from the suburbs of Brisbane, Cameron Smith had to find new ways to win at golf’s dizzying heights. Now he’s pocketed the biggest purse in the history of the sport — how far can he go? bit.ly/3miPqVe

Keep an eye on #bradfield. Called early by @AntonyGreenElec as a Lib retain for Paul Fletcher but @Nicolette_Boele looking strong in one of the (formerly) safest seats in country - just 1835 votes in it #AusPol2022

Tomorrow in The Weekend Australian Magazine, I write about Daniel Johns. Pick up The Australian newspaper or read online at theaustralian.com.au/magazine Cover 📷 by Nic Walker. @australian @DanielJohnsHQ

What a big life. Former Supreme Court justice Betty King, who jailed Gangland kingpin Carl Williams, breaks her silence on a trailblazing career ⁦@australian⁩ ⁦@abcnews⁩ ⁦@theage⁩ ⁦@JustinQuill⁩ ⁦@theheraldsun⁩ amp.theaustralian.com.au/weekend-austra…

Poppy’s progress: the story of my daughter’s cancer diagnosis and how our family responded theaustralian.com.au/weekend-austra…

#Exclusive: Extract from my biography of #BobHawke which reveals his final interview, the remarkable journey from Bordertown to The Lodge, wrestling with demons and his extraordinary government which remade Australia. @australian @PenguinBooksAus #auspol theaustralian.com.au/weekend-austra…

@samanthamaiden Interesting to see which businesses have seemingly endless supply: A fat freezing joint in Sydney had them piled up in window at $20 a single test. A pharmacy a few doors up had “out of stock” notice.

Rapid antigen tests: Wholesaler says retailers deliberately pushing up demand | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site news.com.au/world/coronavi…

@d27_heather We tried a pharmacy and supermarket in morning - glad there’s availability

@ChristineMiddap That's strange. I bought some in Albury this afternoon and I know another supermarket received more stock this afternoon. Did you only try pharmacies?

Random sample of rapid antigen test kit availability on drive between Melbourne and Sydney past 24 hours - South Yarra, Euroa, Albury, Wagga, Yass - zero #auspol. Some pharmacies said “next week” with more hope than certainty

@marygarden Hi Mary, it is simply a story about the state of being alone post divorce. And whether being alone equates to loneliness. Had lots of letters from readers saying it resonated - but not every story chimes with every reader

@DanBox10 So glad to hear things looking better Dan.

The last few months have been difficult. It felt like P lost hope and I guess I did too, for a while. She also stopped eating, which wasn’t easy. Then we all got covid. But, we’re working through it. Things are getting better. Mornings like this one help, also. #cancer

This is why I still buy @ChristineMiddap @australian this grabbed me around the throat and only at the end did I notice it's by @MatthewCondon2 BRILLIANT 100***** theaustralian.com.au/weekend-austra… itunes.apple.com/app/daily-edit…

@NikkiDryden @HumanRights4A Thanks Nikki, it’s so wonderful to see them doing well here.

@ChristineMiddap thank you for your in depth reporting of a must-read story of the refugee spirit. This family never quit and saved themselves. As Aussies, we should be honoured to have them and I am pretty sure they will fit right in! @HumanRights4A for never giving up on them!

The Karate Family’s incredible escape from #Kabul and the support network that worked day & night to guide them out ⁦@HumanRights4A⁩ ⁦@Craig_Foster⁩ ⁦@NikkiDryden⁩ ⁦@zalisteggall⁩ (and more) theaustralian.com.au/weekend-austra…