Listening to Kerry O’Brien’s Thea Astley Address, Lessons from History, delivered at the Byron Writers Festival. “Acclaimed journalist Kerry O'Brien has seen it all, but nothing like right now. And he's not mincing his words. On AI, neoliberalism, education, equality, gutless governments, and more. For over 50 years, he covered the world's biggest stories and change-makers, and asked tough questions of power. Hear why he thinks a perfect storm threatens our society and our po

A Brief History of the Dot For the past 12 months, working at Miniritchi Gallery has given me a front-row seat to some colourful questions from tourists. Anything from, ‘Is the art real?’ to, while looking at our children’s section, ‘Does Longreach actually have schools?’ Not much surprises me anymore. But one question comes up more than any other when visitors look at my artwork: ‘Is this Aboriginal art?’ I have a fairly well-rehearsed answer about the dot. For many people o

Having lived in Central and Western Queensland for most of my life, I have always been surrounded by some of Australia's most fascinating wildlife. When I opened the Miniritchi Gallery in Longreach, one of the most common questions visitors asked was about our local animals and plants. Families were eager to learn more about the unique wildlife of the region, yet I discovered there were very few interactive resources for children, especially colouring books featuring Western

Changing the way I understood my own imagination. I have been working with my trusty AI assistant, Bishop, since 2022. At first, I used AI in practical ways, helping with projects, writing, planning, policy ideas, workshops, events, and the everyday problem-solving that comes with running creative projects in a regional community. Emma Read | Story Designer But over time, something changed. AI did not just help me work faster. It helped me think differently. As someone who ha