Reservoir – The Koala Capital of Australia?

There’s nothing interesting about Reservoir, mate. That’s what the guy at number 47 Miranda Street said when he caught me taking a photograph of his neighbour’s…

The People’s Tour of Reservoir

In late 2015 I was asked to be part of a project initiated by Darebin Arts called The People’s Tour of Reservoir – an ‘audio adventure’…

A closer look at Reservoir’s vintage beauty

Reservoir gets a bad wrap – mostly from people who’ve never ventured beyond Bell Street. Sure, there’s the odd burn-out and misplaced shopping trolley on the…

Oh, What a Feeling! Far North Queensland

When you’ve spent over 2 weeks in a car furtively scanning every FM and AM band in search of one decent radio station, it makes you…

Meet Warren Kirk, the “Westographer” of Melbourne’s fading suburbs

Originally posted on Seeker of the Lost Arts:
ANYONE who is into photographing suburban shrubs shaped into giant kangaroos is OK with the Seeker. You could even go…

Make Some Noise: Bluesfest 2014

I’m not really a music festival type of girl – mainly because I’m precious about my personal space. The thought of being packed into a sweaty…

Road Tripping in the USA Pt 7: Tallahatchie River to the Big Apple Inn

Sorry to leave you hanging with the last few installments of my USA holiday memoirs. I’ve been a bit busy with life. Now, then – where…

Road Tripping in the USA Pt 6: Calling Memphis, Tennessee and Tippo, Mississippi

What can I tell you about Memphis? Well, if you go there expecting to be bombarded by live soul and blues music you’re going to be…

Road Tripping in the USA Pt 5: Destination Bedrock City

In our rush to leave the grime of the Best Inn behind us, we forgot to eat breakfast. Not that there were many options for breakfast…

Road Tripping in the USA Pt 4: Ode to Gram Parsons and Needles

Just as I was starting to get into the groove of Palm Springs, it was time to leave.  We had foolishly given ourselves three days to…