Dreaming of Sydney

In March 2012 I was in Sydney for the LGBTI pride festival that is Sydney Mardi Gras.

Diving Sydney Harbour

Last November I was back in Sodwana Bay, in South Africa, with Miss19, Miss17, and their boyfriends. Sodwana is one of…

Atlassian design week 2016

For the many of you who might not know, once a year all the Atlassian designers, writers, researchers, and a few select others get together in Sydney for a week of learning, sharing, camaraderie and work. It’s part conference, part hack-a-thon and part social event; all of which…

Bubble Man

There is a man making bubbles by the Archibald fountain in the park — a street entertainer drawn here by the crowds. In this place at the…

The best 5 spots to read (books!) and drink (wine!) in Sydney.

1. The nook beneath the stairs at Mr Falcon’s (Glebe).

On Sydney’s Stadiums

Mike Baird has taken a break from arguing with Matt Barrie about the lockout laws and turned the political conversation to sports stadiums. Health, education, public transport and housing affordability can wait. We need to get our stadium policy right! Here’s a billion dollars.

Free Motorbike Parking?

My second most popular article ever, is Free Parking at Sydney Airport.