This morning, I strolled Townsville’s Ross River Parkway in sun-warmed breezes, drinking in the sight of glossy, new leaves on fig and bottle trees, and the colourful profusion of parkway birds....
In the breezy heat of a Townsville spring mid-afternoon, I cycled to James Cook University to attend a university-wide 3-minute research presentation competition. This event was the kick-off for a mon...
During the eight months we’ve lived in Australia, Vilis and I have frequently encountered the word ‘bush’ and various permutations of it. Take for example the devastating Black Satur...
Last evening, Vilis, Janis, and I attended another of the Queensland History Lecture Series hosted by the Townsville City Libraries. This seminar had the catchy title ‘Is Queensland Different?...