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Utes in the Paddock

We hadn't planned to travel from Parkes to Griffith via Condobolin; the original plan was to drive via Forbes. But when we took an unplanned, but very enjoyable trip to Forbes yesterday, I thought we should try an alternative. In the end, it didn't add much time to our trip, but resulted in a very … Continue reading Utes in the Paddock

October 7, 2020October 7, 2020art, Arts, condobolin, Travel, utes, utes in the paddockLeave a comment

The views near Hill End, NSW

The road to get to Merlin's Lookout near Hill End, NSW is a windy, dirt road. There were moments driving up when we wondered if it was actually worth it. But when we reached the top, and we were the only ones there able to take in the very awesome 360 view, we realised it … Continue reading The views near Hill End, NSW

October 1, 2020October 22, 2020art, hill end, jeffrey smart, Travel1 Comment

One Night in Katoomba

As they were re-setting the tables after last night's "dinner session" a the Katoomba RSL, I noticed one of the blokes had a tape measure, and was measuring the distance between the tables. I overheard him tell a colleague about the "plain clothes inspectors" who were visiting local venues to ensure they were "Covid Safe". … Continue reading One Night in Katoomba

July 26, 2020July 26, 2020art, Arts, covid-19, covid19, katoomba, TravelLeave a comment

Work Free Wednesday @agnsw

Work-free Wednesday has been continuing over the last few months during the COVID-19 lockdown. As I mentioned a few months ago, I have "excess leave", and rather than take a block of holidays, I've been taking one day off each week. When it all started, I was going to galleries, swimming, catching up with friends … Continue reading Work Free Wednesday @agnsw

June 3, 2020June 3, 2020art, art gallery of nsw, Arts4 Comments

22nd Biennale of Sydney

"No problems .. it runs till 9 .. might be the last gathering we go to for a while?" my friend Kate said to me in a text, when I told her I might not make it to Cockatoo Island for last night's event held there for the Biennale of Sydney. After a week at … Continue reading 22nd Biennale of Sydney

March 14, 2020July 18, 2020art, Arts, biennale of sydneyLeave a comment

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Born : Lismore / Widgibal – Bundjalung

Live : Sydney / Gadigal – Eora

Also : Brisbane, Bourke, Renmark, Wagga, Perth

Work : ABC Radio (Regional and Local)

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