Journey to the Bush (and back)
This week’s interview for the book I’m writing involved a flight from Sydney to Townsville, an overnight stay in a motel then a seven-hour drive inland. I was heading for … Continue reading
July 25, 2013 · 9 Comments
Loving this land
People used to talk about a gold rush in Australia, now it’s the gas rush. The coal seam gas industry has flooded the area around Roma, in Queensland, with FIFO’S … Continue reading
July 18, 2013 · 2 Comments
Shoelaces and supermarkets
There was a piece on the 7.30 report last night about a ‘perfect storm’ facing beef producers in Roma. Until yesterday I didn’t know where Roma was, now I’m looking … Continue reading
May 10, 2013 · 4 Comments
Strawberries in the Desert 