Overcoming adversity doesn’t come with a one-size-fits-all prescription. Some of us have to look outside the box and into our creative practice and alternative therapies in an effort to better understand our own minds, have some fun, or to treat chronic pain. Join us as acclaimed author Sally Breen guides this unique discussion about what happens when you try and change your mind.
Australia is at a crossroads. Our current housing disaster coupled with the climate crisis looms heavy in the headlines. It’s clear we need to change how we live, and quick. On the other hand, we are all protective of our own patch of grass, and the histories embodied in both the built and natural landscapes. So how do we transition to a more ethical society without scaring the NIMBYS?
“Australian Snake Man” Eric Worrell is best known for establishing the Australian Reptile Park on the NSW Central Coast. He was also a prolific writer, publishing 11 books (including Song of the Snake) and over 100 articles on reptiles, wildlife, Indigenous cultures and even the quirky life of sideshow alley ‘carnies.’ Join the panel as they explore Worrell’s writings and talk about The Eric Worrell Archive Project.
Ever since Yates Garden Guide was first published in 1895, Australians have had an insatiable appetite for books, magazines and, more recently, blogs on gardens and gardening. This panel gets their hands dirty as they explore the influence that ‘hort porn’ has had on Australian garden design, fashions, and trends. What’s your favourite gardening book?