Lately, Mel has been profiled in a range of publications, including the Herald Sun, where she was described as a “no-fuss Melbourne A-lister” (which had us wondering: “No fuss compared to whom? Mariah Carey?!”)

It’s been interesting for the rest of us to watch the process of Mel becoming (very vaguely and locally) famous. Her lack of vanity has shocked us: who would have thought she’d back up for a photo shoot sans slap?! We’ve also been surprised by her concern that she might be perceived as a “bit of a wanker” despite the fact that she is extremely self-aware and earthy.

Overall, we suspect she’s enjoyed the attention, but we’re pretty sure that the next person who asks her for an amusing anecdote about her childhood will receive a sharp slap.

Electile dysfunction

This will probably be the first and last time we blog about Federal politics, but how about that election…

We hope that when the votes are counted and the backroom deals done, we end up with a government that puts social justice and addressing global warming high on its agenda. (We also hope that we get to see a lot more of Bob Katter spouting wacko theories on TV.)