– by Gillian Crowley – Who are these grey-haired women in frumpy dresses and outrageous hats warbling protest songs? They’re the Victoria Raging Grannies, marching down the aisle of the Star Cinema to introduce a documentary titled Granny Power about this international phenomenon. Started in Victoria 28 years ago, the Raging Grannies now have more than 80 […]
“Granny Power” Comes to Sidney
Buddies Toys is a Sidney institution today. A huge success story that will inspire anyone who has a dream of taking control of their life, and the tenacity to pursue it. The story begins 25 years ago, with the desire for change. Jane Powell had been working in child care and her sister, Carol van
Jane & Lauren Powell: Handing on a Legacy
– by Doreen Marion Gee – If Jill Doucette was a cocktail, she would have one shot of pioneering spirit and one shot of bravado – all served in a ‘green’ recyclable glass. Already a tour de force at 28, Jill is a hard working visionary who wants to make a real difference in this
Green Pioneer: Jill Doucette Our 2015 Woman to Watch Winner
With your family roots in Portugal, you’ve always had a strong connection to Fado, or fate, as it can be translated into a genre of Portuguese music originating in Lisbon. I’ve read that this music was born 200-300 years ago and sung by Portuguese seafarers. How has this influenced your style as a musician today?
Can We Talk: Sue Hodgson Talks with Edie DaPonte
– by Geoff Haywood – Beautiful, exotic, arrogant, glamorous, outrageous, even sinister – words that have all described orchids over the years. Once plants that were fought over – stolen, hidden – even killed for, they are no longer the whims of the rich or the prizes of daring collectors who risked life and limb
Dispel the Myths at Annual Orchid Show
