Include a Charity
A mere 7.5 per cent of Australians leave a gift to charity in their wills, but a campaign to raise awareness hopes to boost bequests by 2020. “It was time to really give something back to a country and a city that has been so incredibly welcoming to me and so generous,” says Gabriel Farago […]
Will Bequests to Charities
Nearly 100 charities have teamed up this week to encourage more Australians to leave a gift to charity in their will. While 89 per cent of Australians support charities in their lifetimes, currently only 7.5 per cent leave a bequest to charity. Include a Charity is hoping to see that figure increased to 12 per cent […]
Zoo Story: Elsa and the Springbok; a Writer’s Journey 4
Taronga Zoo Without doubt, Sydney’s Taronga Zoo is one of the most spectacular zoos in the world. Situated right on the harbour, it enjoys breathtaking views over the city, the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. Because it’s only a short walk from our Sydney apartment to the zoo, I go there often […]
Good old friends; a Writer’s Journey 3
Riding boots and a hat; two good old friends. This is about the hat, not the boots, and the hat has a name – Dubbo. Curious? This is its story. Dubbo is an Akubra. ‘An Akubra?’ I hear you ask, ‘what’s that?’ Well, let me tell you: An Akubra is an Australian icon. […]
Zoo Magic; Vivid Sydney at Taronga Zoo
Impressions of a stroll through Taronga Zoo with my camera. These spectacular exhibits are part of the Vivid Sydney at Taronga Zoo 2017 – Lights For The Wild exhibition. Come with me and enjoy! I will let the images do the talking …
In the footsteps of Anna Popov; an exciting journey into remote outback Australia. A writer’s journey 2
I have an exciting announcement to make! In a few days I will be travelling to some of the most remote and exotic places in Australia, and you are invited to come with me! The reason for the journey? Mainly research for a new book, but I also wanted to re-visit some of the stunning […]