The fight against fracking
Her t-shirt read: Don’t frack with me. It might seem an unlikely message for an 83-year-old woman to be carrying, but Liffy Jack left me in no…
Saving James Price Point
This is James Price Point, a remote and rugged finger of land on the Western Australia coast, about 50km north of the pearling town of Broome,…
Buying into the ‘burqa’ debate
At the back of my wardrobe, in a place that no-one ever sees, hangs a shiny voluminous black cloak. It’s an abaya – or what many…
Mateship starts at home
ANZAC Day holds a special place in the hearts of Australian and New Zealanders. For many of us, it is a day with personal meaning, as…
Winking at the moon
There was a lot of “do you remember where you were?” talk this week, with the death of astronaut Neil Armstrong bringing back memories for those…
A story of loss, and love, and hope
My sister Anne died of cancer when she was 54. It was a sudden and devastating blow for all who loved her. Anne was the oldest…
A Glass Half Full 