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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The world vision boss
Interview with Tim Costello — World Vision.
“Bruce Dawe an Australia poet speaks of the withheld self in men and I think fathers often feel that with their sons. Mothers seem more able to express their feelings and emotions. So I think it’s very, very important for … Continue reading
Read, reviewer picks
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
MEETING NELSON MANDELA
As the world comes to terms with the loss of the great Nelson Mandela many stories will emerge of how he touched average people’s lives. From every corner of the globe people are recalling his attributes; grace, dignity, the ability … 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
The male rocker
Interview with James Reyne — The singer/songwriter.
“It was the early 70’s, during that time women’s liberation was a big deal.There was one girl’s place we used to gather at (because her parents were quite cool) we used to smoke dope then and listen to great music, … Continue reading
The paralympian
Interview with Daniela Di Toro — Paralympian.
“I was at a swimming carnival with about 300 kids. There was a retaining brick wall that collapsed, it kind of broke up into little chunks but there was a metre of it that landed squarely on me and snapped … Continue reading
The motherless daughter
Interview with Cheryl Strong — Motherless daugher.
“It’s so hard. When I had my son I was so excited and so happy but then when I got him home I had so many questions, “what do I do with this thing? I can’t breastfeed!” … I was … Continue reading
TALKING CREATIVITY WITH RACHEL CASTLE
Interview with Rachel Castle — Homewares designer.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard a creative friend say they’ve left their run too late to pursue their passion. Well, one name for you friends, RACHEL CASTLE. She didn’t start Castle and Things until her late … Continue reading
The kikki.K founder
Interview with Kristina Karlsson — Stationery founder.
“I started the business with very little training or business knowledge, but I’ve never been scared to ask the questions that lots of people might think are stupid. I don’t think a question is ever too stupid, because what I’ve … Continue reading