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Tara Watson

Pit bull owners bite back

As the war on pit bulls in Victoria rages on, Tara Watson attended Saturday’s march in Melbourne against breed specific legislation.

Hot or not

As Triple J’s Hottest 100 of the last twenty years is released, Tara Watson revisits some of the questionably ranked songs, from Chumbawamba to Pauline Pantsdown.

Marriage anxiety

As equal rights reform crosses the globe, Australia is falling behind on the mental health benefits that come with marriage equality, writes Tara Watson.

Pit bull owners bite back

As the war on pit bulls in Victoria rages on, Tara Watson attended Saturday’s march in Melbourne against breed specific legislation.

Hot or not

As Triple J’s Hottest 100 of the last twenty years is released, Tara Watson revisits some of the questionably ranked songs, from Chumbawamba to Pauline Pantsdown.

Marriage anxiety

As equal rights reform crosses the globe, Australia is falling behind on the mental health benefits that come with marriage equality, writes Tara Watson.

more from Tara Watson

Pit bull owners bite back

As the war on pit bulls in Victoria rages on, Tara Watson attended Saturday’s march in Melbourne against breed specific legislation.

Hot or not

As Triple J’s Hottest 100 of the last twenty years is released, Tara Watson revisits some of the questionably ranked songs, from Chumbawamba to Pauline Pantsdown.

Marriage anxiety

As equal rights reform crosses the globe, Australia is falling behind on the mental health benefits that come with marriage equality, writes Tara Watson.

Dating textiquette

With text messaging now an integral part of the dating scene, Tara Watson navigates through the minefields of textual dating politics.

Outback Australia’s MP

Rowan Ramsey is one of few politicians putting education and employment for indigenous communities at the forefront of his electorate, writes Tara Watson.

Crime without the time

When will Australian courts start enforcing tougher penalties on those who torture animals, asks Tara Watson.

Morphing genders for fashion

With androgynous models now dominating the fashion industry, Tara Watson asks what it means to switch genders.

Art in a box

Why is an Oscar-winning actress sleeping in a box at an art gallery? Tara Watson explores the evolving multi-sensory world of modern art.

The duck defender

Tara Watson speaks to Laurie Levy, a man determined to force Victoria to join other Australian states in banning duck hunting.

Designer op shop thieves

Vintage stores are grabbing designer pieces in charity shops and booting up the price, making it impossible for the everyday shopper to find that elusive diamond in the rough, writes Tara Watson.

A Humane Alternative

With thousands of cats and dogs in shelters waiting on death-row, Tara Watson asks: is it time for an alternative to pet store puppies?

The dangers of skin whitening

When it comes to skin colour, is white still the fairest of them all? Tara Watson investigates the ‘snow white complex’.

Facebook feminism

Following the buzz surrounding Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg’s feminist manifesto ‘Lean In’, Tara Watson explores why the ideals of feminism are more important now than ever before.

Give writer’s block the boot

Is writer’s block getting in the way of your literary aspirations? Tara Watson says reaching the other side is possible with these simple tips.

Getting back on the bike

Can you ever forget how to ride a bike? Tara Watson explores cycling in Melbourne and abroad and sadly discovers the weakness of this childhood skill.

Meet the new upstart team

It’s time to welcome yet another editorial team here at upstart. Why not greet them by sending us an article?

A Brit’s Un-Australia Day

As Australia Day draws near and Aussies around the nation prepare for a round of ‘Advance Australia Fair’, Tara Watson reveals why she finds it difficult to match their enthusiasm.

Bali: Ten years on

Last week, ceremonies were held to mark the anniversary of the terrorist attacks in Bali which killed 202 people. Tara Watson looks back at the not-so-often heard stories of the survivors and families.