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Katie Horneshaw

Freelance Writer and Blogger

Katie Horneshaw is a freelance writer with a focus on rural disadvantage and social justice. She has been published by Junkee, Spook and Hessian Magazines. She blogs at nuptheduff.wordpress.com. Tweet her: @KatieElatey
Why You Shouldn't Offer To Buy Food For The

Why You Shouldn't Offer To Buy Food For The Homeless

My sister has been homeless. She has been addicted to drugs.She never planned on succumbing to a monster mental illness, on being bullied and assaulted, on running away from home. But it happened. And I like to think that if, in that dark time of her life, she had politely asked a stranger for some help, they would have smiled and given it to her.
02/02/2016 9:25 AM AEDT
The Wolves Whistle Louder In The

The Wolves Whistle Louder In The Bush

If you ever wanted proof that street harassment is about power and control, come to Wangaratta. The only thing more alarming than the prevalence of the abuse is the age at which boys are 'initiated': the worst catcalling invariably comes from squeaky, sing-song voices.
13/01/2016 5:05 AM AEDT