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 […]
Archives: Story authors
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 […]
Fiona Starr
Fiona Starr is a professional historian, archaeologist and curator, who has worked for over 20 years researching and sharing stories from Australia’s history. Fiona has worked as Curator of Hyde Park Barracks and The Mint for Sydney Living Museums and Curator of Social History at Fairfield City Museum & Gallery. As a consultant, she has […]
Andy Muir
Andy lives on Dharawal land in Wollongong and is currently (2022) studying a Masters in Museum and Heritage Studies at the University of Sydney. He is a professional writer, educator and public speaker. Andy has authored three crime novels including Something to Nothing – nominated for a Ned Kelly Award for best debut. Andy’s writing experience also […]
Kate Gahan
Kate was born, raised, and continues to live on Bundjalung Country, near Lismore, in northern NSW. She descends from settler-ancestors who, within living memory, were convicts, small-farmers, mid-wives, mothers, coal miners and itinerant labourers, of Irish, Welsh and English descent. ‘My love of story was felt from a young age and influenced by many, including […]
Michelle Montgomery
Content Producer Michelle Montgomery was the kind of kid who would bid farewell to the moon and greet the sun, then make her way into the garden to tell it to the bees. Her ludic, history-loving father, of Cornish and Welsh descent, instilled a love of stories, myths and legends and taught her to listen […]