#Gifted post Last night I was invited to Come from Away The Musical at Comedy Theatre. Last night’s performance was the first musical to open in Melbourne since March last year. At the start of the performance, the Associate Director and Associate Writer gave a brief … [Read more...]

Image: a beige book called World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil. Around the text are colourful illustrations of flowers, plants and animals. I have just finished the most amazing book.  World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other … [Read more...]

2020. What the hell was that? It went slow and fast and was a real rollercoaster. I missed so much. We all did.  Reflecting on the year that was can be hard - have you achieved everything you set out to? Maybe not. But you got through - you survived a year like no other - and … [Read more...]

I am so excited that I co-hosted The Arts Show on ABC Radio National with my friend, colleague and mentor, Namila Benson, on ABC Radio National on 2 December. We chatted to Eugenie Lee (who makes pain simulation installations); Digby Webster (a multi disciplinary artist whose … [Read more...]

Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM works in the Emergency department of the Gold Coast University Hospital. It’s the busiest emergency department in the country, and Dinesh loves his job. Every single day is different. He could be starting your day with someone who's having a stroke or a … [Read more...]