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05/09/2026

TODAY! Can we do journalism better? Yes we can. Discover what you may not know about a powerful movement to change the news at today's panel on Day Three of Eumundi Writers Festival. Tickets still available at the link below. Come grab a coffee, connect with some good humans and be part of the conversation.

04/09/2026

Shared a stage with author Steve MinON and ABC Sunshine Coast's Sheridan Stewart at Eumundi Writers Fest yesterday to discuss how fictionalising a memoir can make it way more interesting and literary. Steve's book: First Name Second Name, was nominated for Miles Franklin Award. Sheridan's book: I am Enough, is the basis for her new 90 Day Chellenge. . My book, Sunny, is coming out next year. It's about leaving your family and keeping them at the same time. Eumundi Writers Fest runs this weekend with some big names and cool panels & workshops. Get along! PHOTOS: Bernie Mckay.

04/09/2026

Looking forward to appearing at Eumundi Writers Festival this weekend and seeing some noteworthy storytellers: Kevin Rudd, Bob Abbott, Kris Olsson, Simon Cleary and Clancy Overell from the satirical Betoota Advocate. Tickets still available at link below. PHOTO by Tony Macaroni

01/09/2026

Anyone have ripe Black Sapote you don't know what to do with? Blend it with yogurt, frozen banana and maple syrup for silky chocolate mousse. This was our brekkie this morn

31/08/2026

Gympie Civic Centre restoration on fast track with federal funding announced today.

IMAGE of Gympie Mayor Glen Hartwig and Federal Minister Kristy McBain inside the Civic Centre by Vivienne Wynter.

Full story free to read at link in comment.

30/08/2026

25/08/2026

BOOK REVIEW: The Time After Now by Anne Freeman.