Visitors to the Museum of Australian Democracy’s (Old Parliament House) very informative exhibition on the press gallery are treated to an array of painstakingly-collated pieces of memorabilia showing the work of reporters, camera operators, editors and news support staff and their cramped work conditions, from earlier times. Some of their tools-of-trade shown include large manual typewriters, teleprinters, microphones and interactive recording machines. … Read more.
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This Sunday, Emeritus Professor of Politics and International Relations from the ANU, John Minns, will be discussing immigration issues, at Manning Clark House, Forrest. Named an “ANU Distinguished Educator” for his teaching excellence and commitment, Professor Minns’ research has focussed largely on the political economy of development in developing countries, and refugee politics. … Read more.
The cosy Italian restaurant, Narrabundah’s La Cantina, was the perfect setting to hear highly-acclaimed broadcaster and former foreign correspondent, Nick Bryant, share insights from his vast experience in reporting on many major international events. Now the host of Radio National’s Saturday Extra, Nick attended the gathering to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Friends of the ABC. … Read more.
For those interested in politics, A Different Kind of Power, the recent memoir of former New Zealand prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, would certainly be of interest. She candidly tells of her early life in New Zealand and very supportive parents and sister, her after-school work in the local fish and chips shop, the inspiration of a high-school teacher, her strong interest in New Zealand’s early history and the early settlers’ treatment of Maori people, and the complexities of growing up as a Mormon. … Read more.
Many positive and negative events from 1975 in Australia (and across the world) are etched in our minds, and the National Library of Australia’s Living in the Seventies photographic exhibition has captured many of them. It was a colourful time, in more ways than one, and it wasn’t uncommon for home décor especially in the newer suburbs, to include a mix of green, orange and purple in the lounge room, along with the mission-brown exterior. … Read more.
Author, Susannah Fullerton, has a special interest in Jane Austen, and has written many books about her, but Susannah’s latest book, Great Writers & the Cats Who Owned Them, is an ode to cats and the inspiration they’ve provided for their owners who also happened to be great writers, and cat lovers. … Read more.
Spring has almost sprung as Canberra’s renowned Floriade gets into action on 13 September (until 12 October) with this year’s theme, Art in Bloom, highlights including artistic horticultural displays, live entertainment, markets and workshops. Located in its usual spot of Commonwealth Park daily 9.30am-5.30pm. entry is free. And a Nightfest (2-5 October), will be offering after-dark entertainment and illuminations. … Read more.
For Canberrans (and others) making their way along the Hume Highway, Michael McGirr’s Bypass: The Story of a Road, is not only very informative, but also entertaining. Former teacher, and academic, essayist and former Jesuit priest, Michael has outlined his experience and that of his partner, Jenny, in cycling from Sydney to Melbourne some 20 years’ ago. … Read more.
The undulating hills around the delightful NSW village, Millthorpe, in the Blayney Shire (on the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri people), will resonate this Easter with the sounds of opera. The former artistic director of Opera Australia and opera baritone, Lyndon Terracini, and his wife, Swiss soprano Noemi Nadelmann, are hosting the inaugural Handa Opera at the Millthorpe festival. … Read more.
Canberra is surrounded by many delightful places including towns and villages in the Yass Valley on the lands of the Ngunnawal people. Roughly an hour’s drive from Canberra along the Barton Highway, the small town of Yass boasts a number of attractions: art galleries, well-kept parks and picnic spots, various accommodation options, great cafes and eateries, boutiques, home décor shops, supermarkets, pharmacies and a newsagent. … Read more.