Book Review: The Penguin History of Modern Russia
Posted 26th December 2023
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Robert Service’s “The Penguin History of Modern Russia” is an excellent introduction to a globally important but frequently misunderstood nation.
Museum of Old and New Art
Posted 22nd October 2023
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Hobart’s Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) offers a strange day out, but a satisfying one. The food offerings, however, leave much to be desired.
Vote ‘Yes’
Posted 5th October 2023
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The request of the Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people for a constitutionally-recognised voice to the Australian parliament is both reasonable and deserved.
Seminar: A History of Urban Development in Macleod
Posted 3rd October 2023
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I will be giving a free seminar on Thursday 5 October 2023 about the development history of the Melbourne suburb of Macleod.
Twenty-Five Years
Posted 26th July 2023
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On this day twenty-five years ago, I established my personal website using a free web hosting service and an online website builder.