NOT long ago, my grandmother Betty began to write her memoirs. At 95 she had seen enough of life, love and heartbreak to weave a tale. But then something strange happened. She jotted down notes about the first 30 years … Continue reading
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Forget the guess-work, here are some great holiday reads thanks to this guest post by freelance writer and founder of www.mybookcorner.com.au/ Emma Perry. My holiday reads With a lovely stretch of long, lazy days piling up in front of me my TBR … Continue reading
Why investigative journalism is so crucial
Joanne McCarthy epitomises why investigative journalism is so crucial. Last night she won Australian journalism’s most prestigious award, the Gold Walkley for her reporting on child sex abuse in the Catholic Church, which led to a state inquiry and royal … Continue reading
FEMINISM THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY
This is what happened when a photographer wanted to the look outside the Disney Princess obsession for some inspiration for her little girl. Jaime Moore, a photographer based in Austin, Texas took these amazing pictures for her daughter Emma’s 5th … Continue reading
My grandmother Betty
I first read award-winning journalist Cameron Stewart’s love letter to his grandmother in The Australian newspaper. It remains of the most beautiful things I have ever had the privilege to read. I am so happy he has allowed me to … Continue reading