Australian media is a notoriously small pond, and lately, it feels like the water is evaporating by the minute. Newsrooms are consolidating, legacy platforms are tight-tightening their belts, and the … Read the rest “The Ties That Bind: Sound, Storytelling,…
I distinctly remember the first time I heard the pitch for Vivid Sydney. I was working as the Content Director at ABC Sydney when the station was approached with a … Read the rest “Vivid Sydney: Then, Now, and Navigating…
The reality of Suzin Wells’ story is less about cinematic inspiration and more about a practical, no-nonsense approach to dealing with what life threw at her. As a former … Read the rest “Suzin Wells on Life, Horses, and Bilateral…
The story of Melissa Noonan is a great look at how you might handle a sudden, life-changing event without overcomplicating the narrative. A major trauma accident at a train station … Read the rest “Melissa Noonan on Life, Practicality, and…
“What do you think of the new menu?” the manager at my local pub asked me the other night, leaning over the bar with an expectant smile. They’d recently changed … Read the rest “The lost art of good menu…
It’s not often you’ll catch me at the gym, but today was a massive exception! I had the absolute privilege of meeting @khoanamtran_osseointegration , co-owner of Plus Fitness Carramar in … Read the rest “From “Free Spirit” to Fitness Leader:…
I’ve been a little bit sick the last few days. Fatigue associated with my amputation has been a big issue, and I have needed to balance my days with brief … Read the rest “Finding my balance when the battery…
A few months ago, I had the privilege of speaking with Damien Thomlinson about his life and experiences as an amputee for an upcoming podcast I am working on called … Read the rest “Refusing the Baseline”
If you grew up in Australia, and think of a “Sunday Roast” your mind probably jumps straight to the classic clichés of a predominantly English/Irish heritage: a slightly overcooked leg … Read the rest “First Sunday Roast Club (Update)”