Australia provides the backdrop—landscape, culture, and atmosphere shaping perspective and experience. These posts draw on life and observation within Australia, where place influences tone, behaviour, and the stories that emerge from it
The Duyfken visited Scarborough marina around twenty years ago. Recently, I saw her in Mandurah, passing through the canals. The ship holds historical significance, as it was the first to record a landing in Australia in 1606. Despite its small size, it represents a bygone era of sailing. [Link to video provided].
Duyfken Visits Mandurah. Historic Replica Ship Comes to My Hometown. Read More »
Australia’s vast interior once felt like a place reserved for farmers and filmmakers. Then two journeys into the Outback revealed its immense skies, seasonal grey nomads and profound isolation. Beyond coastal routines and city noise, the desert offers something rare: space to breathe, listen and hear the land’s ancient heartbeat.
Discovering the Outback: A Journey into Australia’s Desolate Beauty Read More »
The Claremont murders haunted Perth for decades, but the killer was not a shadowy stranger. He was a familiar face at work, moving unnoticed through ordinary life. That disturbing normality connects the case with SEETHINGS, where darkness hides behind marriage, routine, polite conversation, and the people we think34}
The Claremont murders haunted Perth for decades, but the killer was not a shadowy stranger. He was a familiar face at work, moving unnoticed through ordinary life. That disturbing normality connects the case with SEETHINGS, where darkness hides behind marriage, routine, polite conversation and the people we think we know.
Claremont Serial Killer: A Monster Hiding in Plain Sight Read More »
Golden Bay residents want to protect their remaining dunes, but their own homes stand where other dunes once existed. That is the uncomfortable irony. We protest development after securing our piece of it, demanding nature be preserved beyond our fences while quietly ignoring what was cleared to build them there.
The Golden Bay Dune Debate Read More »
We travelled through South Australia’s outback to see Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre holding water. Closed tracks changed the journey from bus to light aircraft, revealing floodwater, pelican colonies, donger accommodation, Coober Pedy’s underground rooms, and the strange beauty of a desert briefly transformed by Queensland rain.
Chasing Water Into the Desert: Our South Australian Outback Tour to Lake Eyre Read More »
Australia experiences intense and unpredictable storms that pose significant risks, particularly to drivers. Many fatalities occur when drivers attempt to navigate flooded roads, misjudging the danger. This is exacerbated by the country’s flat terrain, where sudden rainfall can create dangerous conditions in moments. Awareness and caution are crucial for survival.
Surviving Dangerous Storms in Australia Read More »
Ever wondered why Australians say they’re “up shit creek without a paddle”? This quirky expression has been getting people out of trouble—or at least describing it—for generations. From bogged utes to forgotten anniversaries, it’s a colourful reminder that sometimes life leaves us drifting, paddle-less, in exactly the wrong direction.
Up Shit Creek Without A Paddle. The Way Aussies Talk. Read More »
Two amateur photographers expected an afternoon beside the Logan River to end with landscape shots and fading light. Instead, hidden among dense Australian grassland, they discovered something far darker. Police descended on the riverbank as rumours spread, cameras rolled, and a quiet patch of Queensland transformed into a breaking national story.
Photography Students Discover Body During Class Read More »
At the southern edge of Western Australia, Albany feels isolated, weathered, and unforgettable. Cold oceans, shifting storms, rugged coastlines, and a haunting quietness give the town an atmosphere unlike anywhere else in Australia. Some places invite tourists. Others linger in memory long after the road home disappears behind you.
Albany: A Postcard From Australia’s Edge Read More »
Autumn arrived quietly in the South West as we wandered through hidden country gardens, towering maples and the winding paths of Golden Valley Tree Park. What began as a simple weekend escape became two days of cool air, falling leaves, private rural gardens and the kind of peaceful beauty gardeners never stop chasing.
Leaves, Light and Country Roads and Golden Valley Tree Park Read More »