Join your trepid reporter, this time venturing into the tourism and cultural iconic hot spot that is 'Hosier lane'.
Listen in awe to the wise words from urban arts gardener extrodanare 'Andy Mac' as he learns you on the joys of taking care of such an amazing site, dare I say the 9th wonder of the world, right after me.
Melbourne is full of culture and so is yogurt.
My doco-slam entry jelly-wrestles the question - what is culture -
through the side-door topic of yogurt.
culture sure is a broad word...
some differing opinions and thoughts on a word which has about 347 definitions making it possibly the most contradictory noun in the english language
In 1978, Mick B became the first and only convict to escape from Parramatta prison. Still not attained by anyone to this day, it is a feat made more astonishing by the fact it was established in 1842.
In his early twenties Bardi Man, Paul Wiggan lives with the dichotomy of two cultures. Choosing to uphold his traditional law he has found spiritual balance within his contemporary lifestyle.
The Ilma is part of a three-fold tradition of song, dance and art for the Saltwater people of the Kimberley. These stunning totems, represent visually, important elements of nature. They are said to be received from rai, spirits of dead men.
How do you fang it around Australia on the cheap? I asked a bunch of backpackers for some hints and well, they gave me some fairly disgusting tips to save cash. But hey, desperate times call for desperate measures!
Thanks again to 'The Cliffords' for their excellent tune - 'Dirty Night' - check out www.myspace.com/thecliffords
Wooden Boat Restoration
Every now and then you stumble on a warm and interesting charachter in the most unlikely places.
The sign outside Les Sims workshop reads "Wooden Boat Building, Visitors Welcome" he's a passionate wooden boat restorer. Les, a down to earth character, welcomes you into his workshop and shows you round the boats he loves, so if you?re passing through Devonport, Tasmania and you happen to see his sign out, head on in for a good old yarn and some warm hospitality.
In these two episodes Les shares his love of old wooden boats telling us about his recent refurbishment of a Dinghy and a Coota Boat he?s halfway through restoring.
Wooden Boat Restoration
Every now and then you stumble on a warm and interesting charachter in the most unlikely places.
The sign outside Les Sims workshop reads "Wooden Boat Building, Visitors Welcome" he's a passionate wooden boat restorer. Les, a down to earth character, welcomes you into his workshop and shows you round the boats he loves, so if you?re passing through Devonport, Tasmania and you happen to see his sign out, head on in for a good old yarn and some warm hospitality.
In these two episodes Les shares his love of old wooden boats telling us about his recent refurbishment of a Dinghy and a Coota Boat he?s halfway through restoring.
Pt 1 - Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Trains, Planes, Rural Outskirts, Hills, Sunsets, Lightning, Suburban Madness.
Only put this together today, so it's a bit rough. Music is scraps of various things, mostly me or my brother strangling cats (violin bow on guitar.)
Dylan Swainston-Johnson is a bit different to your average 12 year old lad - he dreams of riding his unicycle from Western Australia to London. And somehow, you get the feeling that he probably will.
The Final Part of Destination Australia. Here's some highlights when travelling through South Australia and then last of all some Family memories throughout Western Australia.
When birds fly into airplanes they're not the only ones to experience the hit - something I personally discovered while stranded at Tamworth airport not that long ago.
