Part 2 of George and Dawn James’s memories of early days
this is gold, George, Dawn and Amanda on markets and life in the “good old days” generally.
Author: Sue Gilbey
George James reflects on and gives us a taste of his childhood
Part 1. A fascinating conversation with George and Dawn James and their daughter Amanda. While everyone chips in George steals the show with his stories of life as a 9 year old on a fruit orchard in Cudlee Creek, leaving home at 2am to go to the market to deliver fruit, either on an old truck or the 2 horse trolley. His memories date back to before and during World…
Iraq, from 2003 invasion to now
My friend Dr Zakia Sharif wants this information to be spread far and wide. Iraqi people are suffering, especially young people and it is a direct result of the 2003 invasion, in which we were complicit.
towards an alternative future
Nilmini and Steven have visited Adelaide on numerous occasions and they are always a source of inspiration. In this 2 part interview they talk about a whole range of possibilities towards a more sustainable and inclusive future. Steven and Nilmini are mobile town planners who have lived and worked nomadically from their motorhome for more than 4 years. They are keen to change the current paradigm for land management…
The Darwin to Adelaide Solar car race
Julie Conway, Kirsty Martinsen and I were admiring the view from my new Christie Walk apartment when Tom Wright Julie’s nephew called to say he was on his way up. Tom had just the day before arrived in Adelaide after a gruelling but exciting solar car race. Tom and his team got in 2nd place and received line honours for their category. He had so many stories to tell I…
A personal story and a new initiative Portside
Warwick O’Brien of WOB Architects talks about his work, his life, his passion for sustainable development and his hopes for a new way forward.
poem for play
this little piece informs a play that will be performed early next year and an exciting development that for now is called Portside Innovative Project.
TLLPC (Transgender Lipstick Lesbian Power Couple)
A delightful, spontaneous and interesting conversation with Gail and Lisette, essentially about teaching people how to behave around other people
Hearts with Angelena and Liam
Angelena Harridine Buckskin set up HEARTS (Health, Education, Arts, Resources and Training) some time ago and she has lately teamed up with Liam Clancy a Consultant in the Community Services Sector and NDIS Consultant and by working together through HEARTS they show what can be done. This is part 1 of an interview that is all about people working together.
A throwaway planet
Damon has painted and thrown away thousands of little planets. How many will it take? A fabulous artistic metaphor. I talk to Damon here about why he is so passionate about this