I make the case that in 2031 a thriving economy is one where the well-being of the community is at the heart of planning and decision making.
A thriving economy in 2031
The face of Australia in 2031
While many inconsistencies remain, there is hope that a more diverse face of Australia will eventually put to rest ambivalence and misdirection in Canberra.
An open window
Sometimes I feel the pressing weight of familiarity but most days I still feel that the window of exploration is well and truly open.
Imagining in Melbourne
After returning from life on the road, I spent some time thinking about ‘what’ as opposed to ‘where’ I would like to explore.
The final stretch
Being in the right part, of the right country, at the right time has opened the door for so much exploration.
A gentle desert
When the rains came, they told me I was ‘stuck’. Unless I wanted to retrace my steps back along the bitumen, travelling the Oodnadatta Track would require an extreme patience and a real slowing down.
Matt Richmond, Jon Michael Ryan and Chicago
On this edition of re:location I talk with the team behind the documentary, Matt Richmond (director) and Jon Michael Ryan (cinematographer) about Chicago and the film, 'Das Brauhaus: a German-American fairytale'
Clinging to the Great Dividing Range
It’s often said that Australians hug the coast. What I’ve learnt travelling across New South Wales is that we cling to the Great Dividing Range.
James Cave and Lisbon
On this edition of re:location I talk with James Cave about all things Lisbon, his interesting connection with the city and country and setting up the website Portugalist. He's a great guy and it's interesting chat about mixed identity. Have a listen.
Lismore
I couldn’t resist the opportunity to ask people whether they were feeling optimistic or pessimistic about where Australia finds itself in these challenging global times. The answer is a fascinating blend of apprehensiveness and gratefulness.
