Originally built in France in 1772, and then captured by the British around 1778, the Mary Anne is thought to have been previously known as the Ariadne. Used at different times for whaling and trading, she made a number of voyages to Demerara (Dutch Demerary) in what is now part of the country of Guyana….
The Bible story of the Prodigal Son always carried special meaning for me, as it taught of reconciliation, and hope. There was also a story of jealousy, as the elder brother felt put out at the return of his younger, wayward sibling. The part of the story that strikes me now that I have a…
I see that one of the trending items on Facebook today is a video titled “How To Talk Like An Aussie”. Watching it made me realize that not as many people do speak like Aussies anymore, and I am wondering if this is a result of our being part of a more ‘global’ community these…
The Ship Song Project The Project is an interpretation of Nic Cave’s iconic “The Ship Song”. The song itself is performed by Neil Finn, Kev Carmody and The Australian Ballet, Sarah Blasko, John Bell, Angus and Julia Stone, Paul Kelly and Bangarra Dance Theatre, Teddy Tahu Rhodes and Opera Australia, Martha Wainwright, Katie Noonan…
