Straddie re-visited
Sometimes we don’t have to go far from home to find somewhere special. In my case, a few days away was enough to remind me of…
Courage and creativity…it’s a ‘deadly’ combination
Visitors to Australia may see little of its indigenous culture, unless they seek it out or include Central Australia on their itinerary. An Aboriginal busker playing…
A tale of three bridges
Once upon a time, I held a record, of sorts. For a few days in 2005, I was the first woman in the world to have…
Shimmying in Sydney
Tinkling coins are the sign you’re doing it right. That’s the first thing I learn at my first bellydancing class. The coin belt tied around my…
Starting in Sydney
Sydney Harbour must rank as one of the most beautiful in the world. And on a sunny day, with blue skies, there are few better ways…
Fifty shades of parody
For a minute or two, right at the beginning, I wondered if I had been conned into attending one giant hen’s party…complete with male stripper disrobing…
Cavalia – an equestrian ballet
It’s a little bit Camelot and a little bit Arabian Nights, with a dash of “My Little Pony” thrown in. I’m talking, of course, about the…
Keeping the presses rolling
I love newspapers. Since the first day I stepped into the organised chaos of a newsroom, and the first time I heard the thunder of rolling…
As Australian as…
The invitation has me hooked immediately. “As ’Strayyylian as meat pies, mate!” it screams, before going on to invite me to an Australia Day barbecue featuring…
Shining a creative light
Creative minds come in all forms. Writing is my creative outlet but for others it may be visual arts – painting, drawing, photography, cartooning – or…
A Glass Half Full 