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Tracie Barrett

Tracie Barrett is an Irish / Maori storyteller who has worked in journalism in New Zealand, Australia, South Korea, Indonesia, China, and Hong Kong. She is also a skilled hospitality professional, cook, office administrator, manager, nanny, and ocean sailor, with a love of travel, and networks around the world. Her poorly curated blog is Flight of the Kiwi

Finding Covid Normal

A musician friend in Aotearoa/New Zealand was telling me about the live gigs he has been playing lately, and those he has booked, and...

Community and Connectivity

Covid sucks! I want to be clear about that. This global pandemic has so far cost us more than a million lives directly, and the...

The best of times, the worst of times

“ … and then, COVID struck.”  As a storyteller, a reader of, and a listener and watcher of stories, I’ve been hearing the above line...

Travel as a Learning Zone

Professional photographer and videographer Aaron Michelson has seen a lot of the world but considers his birthplace of Hong Kong to be his home. The...

‘Dying in droves’ – CovidSchooling in Milan, Italy

When coronavirus first appeared on teacher Melissa’s personal radar, she and colleagues didn’t take it very seriously. That changed quickly for the US citizen...

Taking a break – CovidSchooling in Manitoba, Canada

A look at how teachers, parents and teachers are coping with schooling during the coronavirus global pandemic. Occupational therapist Tara and her husband live in...

The Other Side – CovidSchooling in Beijing, China

A look at how parents, teachers and students around the world are coping with schooling during a global pandemic. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE: One thing we see with...

Designing Solutions – CovidSchooling in Far North New Zealand

Remote teaching is difficult for all teachers but brings some unique challenges for Greg, a veteran teacher working in New Zealand’s far North. Greg...

Coping in Cambodia – Schooling in the Time of Covid-19

A look at how parents, teachers and students around the world are coping with schooling during a global pandemic. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- When I started interviewing Kaylene for...

Building Communities – Schooling in the Time of Covid-19

A look at how people are coping with schooling and education in this global pandemic, and how it has affected students, parents and teachers...

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De Stijl Inspired Elegance

MADE IN MELBOURNE X Y Z The Limited Edition XYZ - A Symphony of Form and Light Our Limited Edition XYZ Wall Light is a meticulously crafted composition of three distinct volumes, each aligned to a fundamental axis, creating a harmonious and captivating piece. X-Axis: A precisely formed cuboid fixture, anchoring the design with...

Eleventh annual Logicalis CIO Report 2025 finds 96 per cent of APAC CIOs are prioritising technology to drive new revenue streams

Lee Chong-Win, CEO, Logicalis Asia Pacific Logicalis, the leading global technology service provider, has released its 11th annual CIO Report 2025, revealing that organisations in Asia Pacific (APAC) are increasing their technology investments to drive new revenue streams. The report, based on a survey of 1,000 global chief information officers (CIOs), including more than 300 from […]

Dog Daycare Brisbane: A Fun and Safe Place for Your Furry Friend

For pet owners looking for reliable and engaging dog daycare in Brisbane, finding a facility that provides top-tier care, socialization, and exercise is crucial. Whether you have a busy work schedule or want your dog to enjoy an active day, a professional dog daycare ensures your pup...

Insurance Lawyer in Sydney: Expert Legal Assistance for Your Claims

Why You Need an Insurance Lawyer in Sydney Dealing with insurance claims can be complex and frustrating. Whether you're facing denied claims, disputes, or delays, an insurance lawyer in Sydney provides the legal expertise needed to navigate the process efficiently and secure a fair outcome. Benefits of Hiring an...

To Wilfred

He stopped me, pointed to a house across the road. “That one, the last small one, beside the big two storey joint. It would have had an outside dunny and laundry back then, but it looks pretty plush now.” I looked at him, wondering why I was looking at...

An Audience with Don Dunstan written by Neil Cole Dir Alicia Ben-Lawler

Play Review by Meredith Fuller OAM Psychologist & Author "The play is, as the title suggests, an audience with ‘Don Dunstan‘ the former Labor Premier of South Australia.It recounts his political life through drama, poetry and song. Set late at night in an Adelaide cabaret, only Don and...

Schneider Electric’s Innovation Summit arrives in Sydney

Over 1,500 industry leaders will gather in Sydney to accelerate the transition to a net-zero future. Speakers and high-level panels featuring AI, digital transformation, and energy efficiency solutions. Spotlight on how emerging technologies are reshaping sustainability and business. With Australia at a critical point in its efforts to meet its 2030 emissions reduction target, Schneider […]

Bottle Bend Reserve: Fishers and First Nations people unite on the road to restoration.

OzFish River Culture Officer and Kureinji man, Drew Fincher (centre), assisting volunteers with habitat restoration at Bottle Bend. Photo credit: OzFish. OzFish Unlimited Once a stark reminder of environmental degradation, Bottle Bend Reserve on the Murray River in NSW now stands as a landmark of recovery and hope. The 1650-hectare reserve, once marred by tree […]

National Microplastics Conference to expand plastic pollution solutions

Nano and microplastics pollution is one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time – and global experts will meet in Adelaide next week to discuss advanced solutions to curb destructive plastics pollution. Following the success of last year’s inaugural Nano & Microplastics Australian Conference, a larger contingent of leading scientists, policy makers and […]

Climate change is a health issue no political party can ignore

Royal Australian College of GPs In the wake of Cyclone Alfred, yet another destructive natural disaster, GPs are urging all political parties to commit to addressing the growing impact of climate change on health ahead of this year’s Federal election. Australia’s peak specialist GP body, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, is urging leaders […]

Where’s the community in climate action?

We won’t fix global, unless we talk local Over the last week most us will have checked in with friends and family in South East Queensland and Northern NSW.  With four million battening down, schools closed, evacuation centres open and the ADF on standby, most Australians knew someone in the uncertain path of TC Alfred. […]

The hidden toll of pesticides: how chronic exposure quietly harms bees

New research reveals how pesticide dose and exposure time shape effects on bumble bee brains Chronic pesticide exposure harms bee immune and energy genes. Acute vs. chronic exposure triggers different molecular impacts. Study calls for updated pesticide testing and regulations. Pesticides, widely used to protect crops from pests, often unintentionally harm pollinators like bumble bees. […]