Australian Of The Year
It’s been a few years since I’ve travelled to Canberra for the Australian Of The Year Awards. The last time was, I think, 2010 (or thereabouts). Through my work, I … Read the rest “Australian Of The Year”
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Canberra Botanic Gardens
I learned more about Australian plants in an hour walking around the Botanic Gardens, Canberra than I think I’ve learned in my life. Although I was a member of the … Read the rest “Canberra Botanic Gardens”
Roll of Honour
Earlier today I was really proud to speak at the launch of the “Soundscape” project at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. Briefly, I was on stage with the Prime … Read the rest “Roll of Honour”
Parliament House – Canberra
A trip to Canberra is not complete without a trip to Parliament House. Like everyone else today, I marvelled at the architecture and the symbolism of the design. But I … Read the rest “Parliament House – Canberra”
The Vinyl Lounge
As I entered the room (a few minutes late) they were playing some early-70s rock music from Rod Argent. Shortly afterwards, they played some Captain Beefheart. “Oh dear, this is … Read the rest “The Vinyl Lounge”
National Portrait Gallery
One of the really great things about the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra is that you already “know” so many of the people. And as you already come to the … Read the rest “National Portrait Gallery”
Toasted Sandwich on the Menu
At one of the entrances to Monster, a restaurant/bar in Canberra, there’s a row of bicycles. For a brief second I wondered if they might have been the bicycles used … Read the rest “Toasted Sandwich on the Menu”
Who Was Alan Harrington?
“Who was Alan Harrington?”, I asked the waiter at the Charcoal Restaurant in Canberra last night. “I’ve never met him”, she told me, “But I’ve met his son. He came … Read the rest “Who Was Alan Harrington?”