The pop group I’ve loved since childhood.
For the three decades I’ve lived in this area, my local shopping centre in Surry Hills was affectionately, or perhaps ironically, known as the “Murder Mall.” I, however, preferred to … Read the rest “From ‘Murder Mall’ to Modern Marvel”
I recently returned home to Lismore for the funeral of my Aunty Joanie. My parents’ generation has only one remaining member, an aunt in her 90s who lives in Brisbane. … Read the rest “Peers”
The arrival of a new ABBA record back in the 70s and 80s was always a hit and miss affair in Lismore, the country town where I grew up. Though … Read the rest “ABBA – Voyage”
I spent a lot of the day answering questions from friends, family and colleagues. You know how it is, though. You’re trying to do your job (Friday always has lots … Read the rest “What do you think of the new ABBA songs?”
Hardly a day goes by without a newspaper report about the forthcoming “ABBA reunion”. There are two new songs to be released over the next year; there’s a major TV … Read the rest “Mamma Mia : Here We Go Again”
There was a moment toward the end of tonight’s show when a large tear welled up, and rolled down my right cheek. It’s also the bit in the movie that … Read the rest “Muriel’s Wedding – The Musical”