It’s Good Friday, and earlier today I called in to the Catholic cathedral in Darwin and was struck by the range of cultural backgrounds present. There was an incredible diversity … Read the rest “Darwin’s Diverse Population”
Last night I ended up at Monsoons, a fixture of Darwin bar life for as long as I’ve been visiting. It happened to be ladies’ night, and when I asked … Read the rest “Beyond Mitchell Street”
A Saturday in Darwin is best spent moving slowly, leaning into the local pace while strategically chasing the relief of the air conditioning. My latest adventure began at the sensory … Read the rest “A couple of my favourites in…
There is a particular kind of trap that many of us who travel for work fall into. You know the one: the “work-hotel-pub-work” cycle. You fly into a new city, … Read the rest “The travel for work trap”
I’m a big supporter of hire bikes, but there’s one habit that drives me absolutely insane: where people choose to park them. This became a massive issue for me when … Read the rest “Hire a Bike, Not a Barricade”
This podcast isn’t just about prosthetics, surgeries, or rehabilitation—though those things matter. It’s about identity, resilience, grief, humour, frustration, and the strange, unexpected moments that define life after limb loss. … Read the rest “The Limb Shift (podcast preview episode)”
Today was one of those days that stays with you long after the recorder is switched off. I interviewed Ali France for my podcast series, The Limb Shift, which … Read the rest “A conversation with Ali France”
“All parents. When they realize the kid has a disability, they reevaluate the world that they’re in.” Dwayne Fernandes dropped those words early in our chat, and they’ve been rattling … Read the rest “Don’t be afraid in the limelight…
I don’t recall the very first dance party I attended, but it would have been in the early 90s. I do, however, clearly remember my first Mardi Gras in 1989—enjoying … Read the rest “The House Of Love”