Tag: Sydney
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Witness at Circular Quay (Sydney)
My quiet corner, Sydney’s Circular Quay, I write indulging my silent curiosity, An auditory observer this Sunday As towards me waves wend their way. A didgeridoo drones from afar, Adults chide children who return laughter, A wheelchair borne man draws near, Nods at me knows why I’m really here. I remain your waiting witness.
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Walking Through Pendulums
A few weeks ago, I checked out Sydney Biennale‘s the Embassy of the Real at Cockatoo Island. Cockatoo Island is a now heritage listed former factory and shipyard and is fascinating in its own right. But what I found fascinating were some of the exhibits of the Embassy of the Real including the dirigible on the left. But […]
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From Melbourne to Sydney
One often says of oneself as a child, this is where I grew up. But to me, at least, one doesn’t realise that one has grown up until one leaves that place and returns. Yes I grew up in Canowindra (New South Wales). I grew up too in Kiama (New South Wales). And then Canberra […]
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3 Drownings
Thrice I’ve nearly drowned. Twice as a child and once as an adult. I recall little of the first time. For some reason, our family had stayed overnight in Parkes New South Wales. I’m still surprised I can remember. I was only 3 or 4. Maybe it was having my first shower before going to the […]
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To Strengthen That Heart We All Share : After the Sydney Siege
Like many others, I was following the Sydney siege crisis on and off last night through mainstream and social media. When I heard the conclusion this morning, the gunman dead and two hostages killed, the others and a policeman injured, I was numb. But only at first. It wasn’t until I walked past the Lindt Chocolate […]
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Tony Abbott’s Director of Policy Is No Spy
Much has been written and said about the incident between Peter van Onselen and Dr Mark Roberts. But there is another side to all of this. It isn’t that we’ve found out that Tony Abbott has a Director of Policy. That’s way too trite. It is the offer allegedly made to Peter van Onselen. According […]
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First Gig
It was a quick stop on the way from Melbourne to Sydney. We pulled off the highway near a small country pub. We parked and left the car then entered the pub. Of course, after the long trip most of the party had things to do. Except me. I was transfixed. At the back was […]
Andrew James Whalan 