I am honoured to be able to say I have a copy of this beautiful book; I’ve read it 3 times now and each time I get more from it. Have a listen to the author, Julian Aguon giving these 2 readings as well as an explanation of how this book came about. The interview sound quality is not great, mobile to mobile, Guam to Adelaide Australia, but it is…
Another 3 part fascinating insight in the continuation of Greg’s story, his take on the role that the arts, history and good local governance plays towards achieving a sustainable inclusive future
Local advocate for city living, accessibility and sustainability Keiran Snape is talking here about his hopes to become area Councillor for the City of Adelaide and the platforms he will be standing on.
a fascinating re-look at the Onkaparinga mill, a unique opportunity for future planning that recognises the past and looks to the future. This just keeps on getting better
This interview was conducted in Melinda’s beautiful straw bale home on the land of the Kaurna people, sovereignty never ceded. It is about fabrik and blankets and art and bushfires and recovery. It is important and inspirational and is just the beginning of a long story waiting to be told. This is an image of the drawing on the wall by Belinda Broughton, she lost her house and drew a…
Marjon Martin has lived in the inner city of Adelaide since 1994. Born in the Netherlands and from the age of 8 grew up in the western suburbs of Sydney. After a fair bit of travel around the world she chose Adelaide as the place to live. “I think the strength of communities determines the quality of life we lead. I enjoy telling stories as a means of sharing experiences.”…
This short conversation with Sharon Ede is a teaser for a longer interview that will go into more depth on Sharon’s new book MAGE which will be launched in mid-March. First let me say I loved it; I reckon it has something for everyone. Because our chat was mobile to mobile there are some digital crackles, but it is enough to whet your appetite for more of what MAGE offers.…
Part 1 and 2 of a wonderful chat I had with Mel Angel and Ned Baulderstone on the importance of early childhood learning and language and place. A fine example of what can be achieved and the benefits that can come from a collaboration with children, teachers, artists and in this case a Kaurna cultural advisor Ngaitalya Tamaru. Part 2 has Ned singing some catchy little songs that came about…
The amazingly talented Bill Cook reading 4 of his poems. The conversation at the end of the poem The Road is priceless as is the drawing he did of the said road.
A bit of verse as a tribute to Anthony Tait for his retirement “do” A legend in education, the photo is of me in his DC office complete with a shark, disco balls and a moose head to name just a few absurdities
