Neve Mahoney

Neve is a former member of our young writers community and assistant editor of Eureka Street.

Paulie and the punk rock nuns

2 November 2020

Punk rocker Paulie Stewart has lived a wild life. But he says it’s his friends, Timorese nuns who dedicate their lives to caring for disabled children, who are the real rule breakers.

Some might have the impression that the Bible mostly sidelines women. But these stories show that there were plenty of women in Biblical times with the courage to challenge the men around them and stand up for what is right.

The divine guilt trip

27 January 2016 EH

The idea of an omniscient God (a God that knows all) can be an intimidating concept. There’s a paranoia in believing that you are constantly being watched, and more than that, being judged.

AC Classroom: Advance Australia fair

27 May 2015 EH

If you were prime minister for a day, how would you make Australia a fairer place?

Confessions of a practising Catholic

27 July 2014 EH 6 comment(s)

It takes courage to be open about your faith at the risk of being ridiculed.

Lifehacking

27 July 2014 EH

Let's be honest, we all like the drama. When someone mentions bravery, extraordinary feats of heroism and endurance tend to spring to mind. But there is a simple and just as important day-to-day bravery that is not reported on in the news. The undervalued art of 'keep on keeping on'.

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