Mixed feelings about the river
Visiting the Wilsons River in Lismore, my hometown in Northern NSW, always stirs up a mix of emotions.
I remember a time in my childhood when the river was a … Read the rest “Mixed feelings about the river”
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The news from Lismore
My niece recently made a fleeting appearance on the local Lismore TV news, photographed with a self-proclaimed “billionaire” who was handing out cash vouchers at the supermarket,
I’d never heard … Read the rest “The news from Lismore”
Live music in Lismore
Growing up in Lismore in the 1980s, I never found a particular affinity for “pub rock”, as my musical tastes weren’t in that direction but last night, stepping into the … Read the rest “Live music in Lismore”
Richmond River High School
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 … Read the rest “Richmond River High School”
What you need to know about the Lismore Flood
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 … Read the rest “What you need to know about the Lismore Flood”
Peeking through the windows of Lismore
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 … Read the rest “Peeking through the windows of Lismore”