I burst into tears at about 9.30 on Thursday morning. It wasn't one of those deep heartfelt moments of grief like the death of a family member or friend. But still, it was a moment of grief. My old school friend, Anne, shared on Facebook a media release from the NSW Department of Education, saying … Continue reading Richmond River High School
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I did a spot with some of my colleagues from ABC North Coast, focussing on what the rest of the country needs to know almost four months since the catastrophic flood. Almost four months since the catastrophic flood in Lismore, the city and surrounding towns are a long way from recovery.It's a town I know … Continue reading What you need to know about the Lismore Flood
Over the last few days, I've spent a fair bit of time peeking through windows. I've been keen to look at what's happening behind the (still) mud-stained windows of the many (still) closed shops of Lismore, three months after the devastating floods. A few days ago, the former Mayor of Lismore, Jenny Dowell tweeted this … Continue reading Peeking through the windows of Lismore
“I found myself catching a dose of Jack’s Disease”, I told Pat when she asked the other day how repairs to the family home were going. We laughed because there has been a long-term joke in my family about how much Jack swears when he does “do it yourself”. He turned 82 this week, and … Continue reading Joyful Moments