Sunburnt Speculations

“Rod ‘Kok’ Roach” Rod Roach, “Kok” to his mates, settled himself at the bar table. Stood as the Commissioners came in. Bowed with a sort of practiced nod and sat down again, folding his arms across his belly, his shoulders stretching his baggy coat tight across his broad shoulders. He loved this bit. It wasn’t Continue reading

The crows and the currawongs were getting along well in the back yard on Sunday. Usually, they compete for food; and the crows, who are now great friends, have gained the run of the place. The currawongs are mostly a bit stand offish. But it was magic to hear them calling. You can just hear Continue reading

The Radicalisation of Abigail The first thing that ran through Abigail’s mind, when they brought her from her police holding cell into the interview room, was how was she going to write this up for her mid-term paper. Would she even get the chance? A few hours ago, she’d been sitting round the fire in Continue reading

Commencing this exploration of speculative fiction with the power to shape Australia’s future, I wish to acknowledge the Jagera people and the Turrbal people as the Traditional Custodians of Meanjin (Brisbane), the lands on which my office is located and where we meet, work, learn and create. I pay my respects to Jagera and Turrbal Continue reading