What good is a library?
Public libraries are surely one of the cornerstones of a democratic society, havens of solace and joy offering free entertainment and endless discovery. Magic happens when you pick a book … Continue reading
Exploring the back streets of Balmain
This crowded suburb of Sydney was once staunchly working class, home to dockyard workers, miners, boilermakers and shipwrights. It’s an area steeped in history, now largely gentrified. The local Oval hosted … Continue reading
I’m glad we broke up
Really glad. There, I’ve said it. I’m over you. To be honest (and if we can’t be honest after a break-up when can we be?) you were getting on my nerves. … Continue reading
Look what arrived in the post
Fifteen precious author copies of Australian Farming Families arrived in the post yesterday and two and a half years of work were forgotten when I unpacked the box, lifted the … Continue reading
Why Arkaroola’s worth visiting
The Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary in the Flinders Ranges is as exotic as it sounds, and we almost didn’t get there. The debate over bacon and eggs centred on the wisdom of … Continue reading
Things I may not have told you
Several people have asked where William Creek is. This is my best guess. If you take the road from Port Augusta up through Roxby Downs you drive close to … Continue reading
Strawberries in the Desert 
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