Having returned from New York last week, I’m having a few days in Dookie, in country Victoria, where I grew up. It is quiet, and with the wheat crops yet to turn golden just yet, it is very green and pretty. My jetlag also means that I am waking full of energy before 6am (whichContinue reading “Dookie waking”
Tag Archives: Australia
The lucky country
I’ve just returned from ‘early voting’ in my country’s federal election at the Australian Consulate voting booth in New York. This Saturday, the Liberal Party, the conservative side of Australian politics, is predicted to win government. Some say it is the new start the country needs after the most extraordinary and tumultuous period in Australia’s recentContinue reading “The lucky country”
Get your popcorn ready
Justin Evans and partner Zara were driving through north east Victoria when they saw a sign marked ‘Dookie’, and decided to follow the direction. They were led to a small town, and on an adventure of scarecrows and deserted streets, that has inspired the film producers to make a short film with ambition for entryContinue reading “Get your popcorn ready”
My five favourite things: Hobart
Hobart, the capital of the ‘Apple Isle’ Tasmania, is also home to good friends of mine, so I’ve been lucky to be a frequent visitor. Here are my five favourite things from Australia’s postcode 7000: 1. Fresh air and attitude: The minute you arrive at the airport, everything is more chilled – both in attitude,Continue reading “My five favourite things: Hobart”
Are you a phubber?
Phubber: Someone who engages in phubbing. Phubbing: The act of snubbing someone in a social setting by looking at your phone instead of paying attention to them. ‘Stop Phubbing’ is a campaign against bad mobile etiquette developed by a Melbourne university student while on work experience, and it is slowly making its way around the world.Continue reading “Are you a phubber?”
Amy Feldtmann 