Famous Australian Author and Illustrator May Gibbs’ Nutcote house, a museum for the public and the backdrop to the film ‘Ladies in Black’.
Why do office Christmas parties still matter, you might wonder?
Amidst our busy work and day to day lives, drowning in emails, deadlines and life, it’s a time to come together as a group. A time for our leaders to address the assembled team and reflect on all we’ve achieved as a company, as an individual, as a department and to celebrate one’s successes and…
Cokeworks in the Illawarra ceases operation
Perched upon a cliff overlooking the grandeur of the Grand Pacific Drive in Coalcliff, New South Wales, stands lost history that fell short of 1 year to earn its 100 year milestone. Located in the scenic Ilawarra region of New South Wales Australia, in December 2012, employees of the Illawarra Coke Company (ICC), in 1966…
Things I’ve Learnt
Mistakes are inevitable, they’re needed. They’re the experiences that mould us, that enable us to grow. They’re also the experiences that debilitate us or set us free. But ultimately it’s our lot in life to make mistakes. Yes, that age old adage of ‘you learn from your mistakes’ and whilst some we do. I…
Ironfest 2016, a medieval rendezvous of eclectic cosplay
What can only be described as an extraordinary eclectic dress up party like none I’ve ever witnessed before. It rivals the concept of wacky. Bizarre, yet strangely normal in the setting. It’s enthralling, mesmerising, exciting, eccentric and everything in between. How to describe this event to one who has never heard of or witnessed before…
Comforting colours of fall in Mount Wilson
Imagine yourself cruising down avenues tucked away in the Blue Mountains, where you’re enveloped by the grandeur of trees hundreds of years old with colours that amaze you with their vibrancy and beautiful sense of comfort. One such location known as Mount Wilson, synonymous of its gardens, natural bush land, rainforests, lookouts, walking trails, historical…
Up, up and away in our nations capital, Canberra
A hive of atmosphere where sights, smells and sounds tantalize the senses. It’s 5:45am, the sky above is still a dark haze with the odd star still burning surprisingly bright. The air is fresh with a delicate crispness and you can feel yourself slowly waking up, naturally with the aid of a great warm latte…
Orphanage abandoned after 66 years of operation
Just off the main road through Goulburn NSW, you turn into a quiet road that leads you up an uneven street for a short distance before stopping before No 52 Mundy Street on your left. In the peak of a NSW Summer, the ground is sparsely covered with barely a blade of grass that ordinarily…
An acapella African thunderstorm like no other
The Angel City Chorale based in Las Angeles performs an acapella rendition of Toto’s Africa that will make you cry, reminisce and sing at the same time. As you listen you find yourself shedding a silent tear at the sheer beauty of the performance whilst swaying to and fro from the tranquil melody, and smiling…
Graveyard of a different kind at Homebush Bay, Sydney Olympic Park
On the banks of the Parramatta River at Homebush Bay, you’ll find yourself gaping in wonder as you gaze upon 1140 tonnes of a beautiful rusted steel-hulled steam collier, a mere few meters from where you’re standing on the bank. The SS Ayrfield, one of the four shipwrecks that currently reside permanently in a state…
Ruth Spitzer 