Stories from the Everyday

Close-up of a kangaroo joey

Protecting Nillumbik’s Kangaroos: A Community Victory

12/09/2025
This little joey’s face helped a community stand up for its wildlife. We were determined...
Protesters holding sign supporting Gaza health workers

Don’t Turn Away: From Grief to Action for Gaza

29/08/2025
Frankly, it’s really hard not to look away. The images and reports from Gaza are...
Missy Higgins singing and playing keyboard on stage at Port Fairy Folk Festival.

Port Fairy Folk Festival

14/03/2025
Another fantastic Port Fairy Folk Festival! My highlights this year included the joy of discovering...
The Ratcliff family walking along together - part of The White Lotus Season 3.

The White Lotus

28/02/2025
Please don’t contact me on a Monday afternoon. I’m busy then. For that’s when I...
Kangaroos standing together on Liezl Shnookal's property in St Andrews - as scene from Liezl's blog post warning motorists to slow down.

Warning!

14/02/2025
Watch out and drive slowly! Kangaroos and other wildlife are foraging for food alongside roadside...
Two books about bushfire experiences displayed.

Remembering the Black Saturday Bushfires

07/02/2025
I have a difficult confession to make. Until recently, I had never read two books...
A man with red tape across his mouth and other people

Douglas is Cancelled

17/01/2025
Apologies, fellow boomers. I do think that Douglas – and all those millions of Douglases...
Woman wearing hat, surprised expression outdoors.

A Moment in Time

16/11/2024
Suddenly, surprisingly, here I am – 70 years old. It’s very strange. I don’t feel...
Four figures in bright military-style band uniforms

The Shneatles – One Performance Only

18/10/2024
My brother Jim has always loved The Beatles. Growing up, he refused to go to...
A wombat is cuddled by its keeper.

Thor the Wombat

13/09/2024
Thor is a very unusual wombat. In spite of his hypermasculine name and his size,...

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