My name is Patricia (Trish) McInherny, a traditional descendant of Birpai and Thungutti Countries. I identify strongly with my Aboriginal heritage. I was born local and live in the Hastings area. Currently residing at Wauchope for the past 13 years, and studying Arts again at the local TAFE – Visual Arts Certificate 3. I am a mother of […]
Archives: Story authors
Rhonda Radley Anjilkurri (Dr Aunty Rhonda)
Rhonda Radley Anjilkurri nee Moran-Holten (also known as Dr. Aunty Rhonda) I am a proud Birrbay/Dhanggati woman from the mid-north coast of New South Wales, living and working on my saltwater, freshwater ancestors’ Countries. As an active Aboriginal community Elder I promote the revival of culture through language and practices. My passion is the revitalization […]
Barb Moritz
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Annabelle Tonkin
Annabelle has always had a fascination with the past. From trawling antique stores to museum collections, the stories of people and places found within objects have long been a source of interest and inspiration. With almost a decade of experience working in museums, galleries, and libraries, Annabelle blends her passion for history with a knack […]
Debbie Deston
From a young age Debbie remembers reading secretly under the covers by torchlight, way after lights out. To this day she will read a book every day or so. The written word has come easily to Debbie and she credits a wonderful grounding in language to her early schooldays, in an era when separate lessons […]
Maggie McElhill
Maggie is a volunteer with the National Trust of Australia (NSW). She joined the National Trust after a working life that included 30 years as a professional librarian. In retirement, Maggie has returned to the pleasure of library research and her long ago degree in history and librarianship, but this time with a difference. Now […]
Emily May
Emily May is an emerging museum professional with experience in research, writing, registration, and conservation. Her passion stems from a love of history, and a drive to prove to people that ‘history’ is not the boring high school subject memorising dates and statistics, but rather a realm of rich and exciting stories. She likes to […]
Jane Gardiner
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Madeline Shanahan
Madeline Shanahan is an historical archaeologist and historian with expertise in food, women’s and domestic history. She completed her PhD at University College Dublin where her research explored the development of recipe books in early modern Ireland. She has also published widely on the history of Christmas food and traditions. Today, she is a Director […]
Seren Griffiths
Seren is a writer and researcher with a passion for community history, sustainability, and storytelling. Drawing on her background in anthropology, her work highlights the relationships between people, place, and environment, weaving narratives that explore more-than-human connections and cultural heritage. When not writing, Seren is engaged in research that spans topics from environmental justice to […]