How about the entire species? — Last year, multinational conglomerate Adani changed the name of its Australian mining operation to “Bravus”, which they believed was Latin for “brave”. Turns out the word actually means “crooked” or “mercenary”. Just saying. Adani’s Carmichael coal mine in Queensland is an appalling project for so many reasons. The railway line…

Why should I? — At this point in time my life is almost miraculously fortunate. The stars have finally aligned. …

A story from the future — I dreamt about a bird. I had to keep it until it was time for cooking. It sat on my chest, wrapped in a tea towel, as I lay on a couch and felt its bones and feathers rustle beneath my fingers. …

A devastating, deadly, catastrophic, unprecedented, horrifying flood recently destroyed houses, streets and towns in northern New South Wales, where I live. None of these adjectives is exaggerated. Fortunately for me, I wasn’t directly affected, but, along with most of the community, I have shovelled mud, carried furniture, demolished walls, washed…