After being stuck at home for weeks due to a few physical health issues that have caused a few tears from the pain, I thoroughly enjoyed the “Absolutely Everybody Sings” concert held at the State Library of Queensland, on Sunday April, 29th. It featured inspiring performances from two Brisbane “Absolutely Everybody Choirs” whose members selectedContinue reading “Absolutely Everybody Sings”
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True Narratives: Oz Comic Con 2022
Women – what is our true narrative? What is the importance of giving ‘diverse’ women voices? How can we be empowered to tell ‘our truths’ of the way we see the world, without being trapped in stereotypes. What is a woman’s voice? How is it different from a man’s? These were just some of theContinue reading “True Narratives: Oz Comic Con 2022”
Diaspora
Diaspora is launched. So magical to be in the presence of so many of the contributors and supporters. Weaving stories of spaces once daydreamed in, spaces that challenge, spaces of becoming – who we are today spaces to create belonging – where we can all sit around a table and weave the future we wantContinue reading “Diaspora”
Mystery of Visual Literacy – Leigh Hobbs Laureate at Large
Leigh Hobbs, this year’s Australian Children’s Laureate, is about to give a lecture, The Mystery of Visual Literacy, to the three quarters full auditorium in the state library, Queensland. The talk has been sponsored by Book Links and the Queensland Writer’s Centre. Scanning the audience I see many of my Writelinks buddies, visitors from theContinue reading “Mystery of Visual Literacy – Leigh Hobbs Laureate at Large”
Regional Festivals Matter
In the lead up to the Cairns Tropical Writing Festival (Sept 14-16 2014) I caught up with Diane Finlay, one of the driving forces behind it, to ask her just why a writing festival is so important to the building of the Far North Queensland Literary Community. June: Why is a writing festival so importantContinue reading “Regional Festivals Matter”
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