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Lizzie Ellis, Still #3, Tjawina Porter at Kuruyurltu, still image from film 'Kuruyurltu', shot by Matthew Woodham. Copyright Tjarlirli Art 2014

Sydney and Central Australia

There are two really wonderful exhibitions currently on display: one featuring art from Central Australia, the other focusing on homelessness in Sydney. Although I quite enjoyed the one about … Read the rest “Sydney and Central Australia”

Boomalli Aboriginal Art Gallery

Sue and I enjoyed a fabulous afternoon at Boomali Aboriginal Art Gallery. The current exhibition is on there until February. Both Sue and I really liked a couple of works, … Read the rest “Boomalli Aboriginal Art Gallery”

Preparing for the Sunday night Red Eye

It’s Sunday evening. It’s been a warm day in Perth. I’m sitting on the balcony of the hotel I’ve been staying in. I hope the people on the cruise boat … Read the rest “Preparing for the Sunday night Red…

Untold Stories

I went to the launch tonight of NAIDOC Week at the ABC. As well as the fantastic pop up radio station (now in its fifth year), there was the … Read the rest “Untold Stories”

88 Documentary

Thought I’d give a mention to a documentary my friend, Michaela Perske has produced and co-written called “88”. The documentary goes back to 1988, the year of the Australian Bicentenary, … Read the rest “88 Documentary”

The Governor General and Geraldine Doogue

Boyers and Bitches

There was a real moment of history being in the audience for the speech delivered by the Governor-General, Quentin Bryce, as part of The Boyer Lecture Series. In the … Read the rest “Boyers and Bitches”