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 Queensland's...

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 has lived with...