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2 y separately published work icon Surf Like a Woman Pauline Menczer , Luke Benedictus , Mulgrave : Affirm Press , 2024 27819642 2024 single work autobiography

'In the 80s and 90s, surf culture was toxic, especially towards women. But Pauline Menczer - a dirt-poor, chronically ill, freckle-faced teen from Bondi - defied insults and intimidation to ride the waves. The reason: she simply loved to surf.

'But when Pauline's determination propelled her onto the pro circuit, her battle for acceptance and equality didn't end there. The endemic sexism of the industry meant prize money for women was a pittance, while sponsors ignored her because she was gay and didn't have the beach babe look. Despite these challenges, Pauline became the 1993 World Champion and played a key role in bringing greater equality to the sport.

'This is the inspirational story of a true underdog battler, whose fearlessness and grit broke down the door of surfing's boys' club for the next generation of women.' (Publication summary)

1 Return to Sender Luke Benedictus , 2006 single work review
— Appears in: The Sunday Age , 12 February 2006; (p. 22-23)

— Review of Cargo : The True Adventures of Mary Bryant Sarah Cathcart , Kerreen Ely-Harper , 2006 single work drama
1 Are We There Yet? Luke Benedictus , 2005 single work column
— Appears in: The Sunday Age , 21 August 2005; (p. 6-7)
1 Noises Off : Linda Jaivin Luke Benedictus (interviewer), 2005 single work interview
— Appears in: The Sunday Age , 12 June 2005; (p. 6)
1 Noises Off : Alan Hopgood Luke Benedictus (interviewer), 2005 single work interview
— Appears in: The Sunday Age , 17 April 2005; (p. 6)
Alan Hopgood answers questions about about Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop and also talks about other screenplays he has written.
1 Tovey or Not Tovey Luke Benedictus , 2005 single work biography
— Appears in: The Sunday Age , 16 January 2005; (p. 28-29)
1 I'm So Pleased for You. No, Really Luke Benedictus , 2005 single work column
— Appears in: The Sunday Age , 2 January 2005; (p. 30-31)
Writers reveal how conflict arises when both partners in a relationship are writers. The column includes several Australian writers.
1 Bodie Language Luke Benedictus , 2003 single work column
— Appears in: The Sunday Age , 2 November 2003; (p. 9)
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