After retiring from a long career in science, Tony Dawson decided to pursue his other main area of interest—Australian History and, in particular, people’s relationship to the land. His first book, James Meehan – a most excellent surveyor, was published in 2004. Since then he has published a further six books as well as articles […]
Archives: Story authors
Maxine Darnell
Maxine is an economic historian and has published on indentured Chinese labourers brought to the colony of NSW to work as shepherds in the New England (NSW), and also on Starr-Bowkett Societies and their impact on home-ownership in Australia. As an social historian Maxine has researched family history, the history of various properties and, most […]
Madeleine Hawkins
I grew up on Birpai land on the Mid-North Coast of New South Wales, and currently reside on Bidjigal land in South-West Sydney. The written word and oral storytelling was an important part of my upbringing. I grew up in a sprawling family, filled with a colourful cast of characters, carrying carefully woven stories of […]
Megan Cardamone
Megan is a museum professional living on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in northern Victoria. She has worked in the Australian museums and galleries sector for over twenty-five years, initially at the major institutions Museums Victoria, the National Gallery of Victoria and the Koorie Heritage Trust. As a consultant, she has also worked with small and […]
Nicola Teffer
Nicola lives on Wangal land in Sydney’s inner west, where she researches, writes and curates stories about New South Wales, its history and its people. Nicola has worked with museums, galleries and universities for over twenty years, and in that time has come to really appreciate the pleasures of a deep dive into Trove and […]
Amy Hammond (Gamilaroi Yinnar)
Amy is a Gamilaroi Yinarr and Mother, who was born in Moree and raised between there and Wiradjuri Country, Wellington NSW. A graduate of The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) specialising in Production and Design. Holding a strong career in the Arts and Culture dating back to 2004 and has seen Amy resident and […]
Bren Donnellan
For Bren Donnellan, storytelling is what helps the world make sense. While growing up as a young queer person, Bren was forced to acknowledge that the fantasy of how the world should work didn’t seem to include people like them. In the confusion, it became second-nature to seek comfort and clarity in the stories of […]
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Renae Mason
Renae lives on Dharawal Country in Wollongong. Her work with museums has taken her throughout the world, including to other parts of regional Australia. Whether it’s in New York, New Orleans or outback Australia, Renae is passionate about cultural exchange and loves helping museums with new ways to share stories and inspire audiences. Among Renae’s recent portfolio of work was her research, curation […]
Laura Barling
A Walbunja woman, Laura grew up on Yuin Country (Bateman’s Bay) but lives on Gadigal Country. Laura is a full-time artist and is currently (2022) completing studies in Visual Arts. Aside from her practice as a visual artist Laura loves to write, her fiction and nonfiction work has been published in minor zines. When not […]