We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. (Common Ground) When a new teacher arrives in the Australian Outback, he unites with a strong-willed, compassionate student counsellor to fight the systemic racism, homophobia,... Continue Reading →
“Cariña” – The Tale of a Street Dog with Distemper
A heart-wrenching story of a gentle soul, Cariña - a Chilean street dog with a life-threatening disease and the difficult decisions we made about her life. [Blog post by Earthling Echo]
Myanmar (Burma): A Journey in Photographs
As we reached our destination, a village in the mountains of Shan State, our guide from Namshan Mountain Trek reached down and picked up a handful of empty shell casings. "There was a fight between guerrillas and the police here two weeks ago." His casual response indicated this was normal in this part of the... Continue Reading →
Jack: The Dark Side of the Mind
Jack wept as his best friend died in his arms on the field of battle. Both were fresh-faced 20 year-olds, conscripted to fight a war nobody wanted nor understood. They’d grown up together, Dave and Jack; they went to the same school, witnessed each other’s first loves and first heartbreak, snuck their first beer, and... Continue Reading →
Maverick: Chilean Resistance Fighter
Puerto Montt, Chile - the southern gateway to the vast Andes mountains and majestic Patagonian fjords. At a corner store turned local bar, a heavyset man walks in. He has a pronounced limp and his face is almost lost amongst an enormous grey and black beard. Two piercing blue eyes tell the story of a... Continue Reading →