Two trees in the urban forest
A healthy urban forest is diverse. It is made up of trees of various ages – from venerable trees to saplings. It is made up of many kinds of trees – it does not over re
Riding bikes for climate, health and enjoyment
On a morning walk this week, I passed a personal trainer in conversation with his clients. He was complaining, mildly, about how long his journey to Albert Park had taken since loc
Places of remembrance
Remembrance Garden at North Port, Port Melbourne Out of lockdown, I return for coffee to the Station St Trading Company, surrounded by salvias, foxgloves and hollyhocks planted by
A lump of coal – a post for COP26
After a gale overnight on 18 February 1951 the Nairana broke from her moorings near Williamstown and came to rest on the beach in Port Melbourne near Princes Pier. While the ship l