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5 Things to Do in Lismore on Saturdays

An unplanned trip to Lismore, particularly when dealing with difficult family matters (family funeral planniing), can leave little time for personal planning. So if you should ever find yourself in … Read the rest “5 Things to Do in Lismore…

Tender Comrade

You step into an art exhibition, you stroll through the rooms, you glance at the works, perhaps read a few artist statements. It’s a perfectly valid way to experience art. … Read the rest “Tender Comrade”

Rona and Pig at Palm Valley by Billy Bain. Portrait of Ron Panangka Rubuntja.

A tale of two exhibitions

On Saturday, I made my annual pilgrimage to the Art Gallery of New South Wales for the Archibald Prize. While I’ve attended the glitzy opening nights in the past, I … Read the rest “A tale of two exhibitions”

Lovemore

Lismore has long had a reputation for its big heart, but exploring it from a new perspective – thanks to my sister’s mobility scooter – really drove home how special … Read the rest “Lovemore”

The Queen’s City of the South

“You probably don’t remember me, but I interviewed you for radio many years ago in Wagga Wagga”, I said to Michael Kirby, the former High Court judge and prominent advocate … Read the rest “The Queen’s City of the South”