Serena Kirby, ARR.News
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Serena Kirby is a freelance reporter, writer and photographer based in regional Western Australia. With a background in public relations, education and tourism she’s had 30 years experience writing and photographing for local, national and international publications. Her current focus is on sharing stories from the sticks; its people, places and products and the life that lies beyond the city limits. She enjoys living in a small town while raising a tall teenager.
Speaking words of wisdom – Glenn Capelli
Glenn Capelli is a globetrotting professional speaker with a long career that’s seen him travel to 33 countries to do presentations ... our conversation was long and full of learning and included Glenn’s observation that today’s world places too much emphasis on “big dreams and end goals”.
Review – Soaring with the Sugarbird Lady: The Robin Miller Story
Dianne Wolfer’s latest book about gutsy pioneering nurse and pilot Robin Miller offers such an inspiring, interesting and delightful read. "Soaring with the Sugarbird Lady: The Robin Miller Story" is a work of historical fiction based on the true story of Robin who, in the late 1960s, flew nearly 70,000km to administer polio vaccines to remote communities in WA’s north-west.
Moving creatures moving together
Jordine and Dor wanted to blend their love of dance and movement with their philosophy of helping people become more active and less lonely. They knew they could easily do this at a local level through dance classes but they wanted to reach more people; they wanted to “move the world”.
Investing in the future with busy beetles
Shaun Ossinger and his forward-thinking team at Wilson Inlet Catchment Committee have chosen to make an investment in the future by starting a very special Dung Beetle program with a very special species. Known as Bubas bubalus these beetles were originally imported from Europe by the CSIRO ...
The constant companion
French-born violinist Marie Limondin clearly remembers the day she bought her much-loved violin. She was 12-years-old and it was already clear to everyone that Marie was not only a passionate player, she was also a very good one. When the day came to upgrade her child’s violin to an adult-sized instrument Marie, along with her music teacher and parents, headed to Paris’ legendary rue de Rome ...
Bee Pope: One very busy bee
As the new year looms many of us are looking to freshen up our homes and streamline our lives but decluttering and becoming better organised are things that often fill us with dread. Not so for Bee Pope. Decluttering and organising are things that fill her with excitement and joy.
Rosenthal Wines – A perfect blend of wine and friendship
There’s many elements that go into creating a good wine and it’s the winemaker’s job to blend them together to create the perfect drop. WA’s Rosenthal Wines’ winemakers are themselves a special blend because they’re not just winemakers and business partners - they’re also best friends. Coby Ladwig and Luke Eckersley first met 25 years ago when they were at Uni.
A day in the life of … Dr Lisa Clarke, The Roving Vet
The life of a country veterinarian is not an easy one and for Dr Lisa Clarke, the days can be long and the work can be dangerous. Lisa and her mobile vet service,The Roving Vet, can also clock up nearly 1000 km every week as zig zags across WA’s Great Southern from Albany to Walpole. And, with so much time spent in her vehicle, it’s a good thing Lisa has Plum, her “trusty secretary” with her wherever she goes.
The art of capturing stories within glass
It’s a long way from the small town of Carnarvon in WA’s Gascoyne region to the picturesque Italian city of Venice. But that’s exactly where WA glass-artist Sabrina Dowling Guidici will be heading this September. Sabrina is the only Australian to be exhibiting at this year’s prestigious Venice Glass Week where she’ll showcase a unique glasswork collection titled ‘Saltwaters’ ... inspired by seagrasses found in WA’s World Heritage Site of Shark Bay ...
Review – Red River Road
Red River Road is the third book by author Anna Downes and it’s a psychological thriller that will have you hooked from the very first chapter ... Set along the beautiful Coral Coast of Western Australia the book follows the journey of the main character, Katy, as she travels solo in a camper van while desperately searching for her sister who has disappeared without a trace along the very same route.