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Julia Baird Journalist, broadcaster, historian and author

September 5, 2026 — 9:30am

September 5, 2026 — 9:30am

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The sun was shining in a clear blue sky last weekend in Adelaide when about 100 Anglican women gathered at St Peter’s Cathedral for a clergy conference. There was no fanfare, no media coverage, no razzle or dazzle, no influencer poses, just comfortable shoes and a series of workshops and talks. When I walked into one of the sessions on Saturday, I was struck by the cheer.

Dolly Parton had died that week, and the women had…

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