I’m going to be honest; David Williamson is not my favourite playwright. I understand that he’s a national treasure, that there are enduring memories countrywide of cultural classics like ‘The Removalists’ and ‘Don’s Party’, but I’ve never found slice of life an overly engaging genre, particularly when the slices are so drenched in ocker. And call me crazy, but the misogyny and jokes about domestic violence, while a product of their time, are not things I’ve ever found all that funny.

The outback is an unusual place to prepare for a cold swim challenge but that’s what Broken Hill’s Ben Clavel has done for the last 6 months. The 46-year-old former NSW police officer is competing in 5 races in water 5 degrees or colder at Alexandra in Central Otago in early July 2024.

We know you’re gearing up for Mundi Mundi bash 15 - 17 August 2024. You’re planning your route and checking you have all your supplies. Before you leave, download the 10 episodes of A Home in the Outback on Spotify, Youtube or Apple. Meet the locals who live, work and create in the outback - each episode is between 30 and 45 minutes. You’ll learn why this place and community means a lot to us.

One of the stall holders at AGFAIR 2024 was Jaddan Bruhn who was selling Broken Hill and Silverton greeting cards and gifts using his original photography and artwork and archival images.

Annabelle Smith is from Scarsdale Station who was on stage at AGFAIR 2024 with Butcher Girl Alison Meagher. I caught up with Annabelle afterwards to ask about her interest in butchery.

AGFAIR 2024 saw the launch of the book Pubs, Publicans and People of Broken Hill and the far west by local writer Emily McInerney. I caught up with Emily at the Broken Hill Book Company Stall to talk to her about the book.

Lucy Gale is from Pincally Station north of Broken Hill and was at AGFAIR 2024. She was run off feet selling her hand made ceramic wares, Little Ls Australia. I caught up with her to ask about her creative business.

On a cool evening in Broken Hill on May 2, about 25 people gathered in the outdoor courtyard at Petrichor Bar to hear from three guests from Season 1 of A Home in the Outback, Lori Emment, Heather Pearce and Ben Clavel.

I'd love for you to join me a Petrichor Bar (313 Argent Street) this Thursday 2 May to reflect on three stories we've heard from Season 1 of A Home in the Outback. Come along from 7pm and grab a drink before we dive into a discussion at 7:30pm.

Meet the A-Grouper who trained as an apprentice in Broken Hill and worked his way up to be a mining executive.

Who is Lori Emmett and why can’t you see her face?

We have deliberately chosen to blur Lori’s face so you have a glimpse of what it means to live with face blindness or prosopagnosia.

Meet the young and vibrant Airlie Gladman who was born in Broken Hill and enjoys being creative and takes any opportunity that comes her way.

Meet the Barkandji/Malyangapa man who is a health worker, artist, writer and entrepreneur.

Meet the basket weaver and native gardener who has lived in Broken Hill for 50 years.

Meet the 5th generation farmer at Thackaringa Station, a property 40 km south-west of Broken Hill. Hugh is also a commercial pilot and runs H & A air with his GP wife Dr Aliza Lord. He is honest, hard-working, humourous and grounded.

The Barrier Truth published a story about A Home in the Outback on Wednesday 6 March, 2024. Thanks for its support in spreading the word about the outback.

I had a letter published to the editor in Issue 9 (page 20) of Galah Magazine. It was about desert, motherhood and transition.

Meet Heather Pearce, the CEO of Thrive Medical and an Occupational Therapist. She is a visionary and problem-solver who works with others to achieve outcomes for regional people.

Meet the Muqaddam (meaning ‘the one brought forward) of the Sufi Centre in Broken Hill. He is also the head baker at Sufi Bakery.

Meet the co-founder, co-director and employee of Big Sky Stories, a community-based organisation in Broken Hill which wants to give children in the far west of New South Wales a love of stories and reading.