The History Writing Group are hosting a seminar presentation on Sunday, 22 March 2026. Presenter Profile Dr. Mohjo Ghafouri holds a PhD in Water Science. He earned a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education(Teaching and Learning) from Deakin University, where he … Continued
Responses to the August Challenge: We invited everyone – members and non-members alike – to use this image, ‘Wedge tail’ (photo by David Bridge), to inspire an original response in 300 words or less. We present the contributions of … Continued
Responses to the Geelong Writers July 2025 Ekphrastic Challenge #6 We invited everyone – members and non-members alike – to use this image, ‘Chinese Garden’ (photo by A. Wong) to inspire an original response in 300 words or less. Submissions … Continued
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The first Geelong Writers Ekphrastic Challenge for 2025 featured the photo Beach, by Anne Franks, inviting writers to respond to the image in a submission of up to 300 words. Ekphrastic enthusiasts responded to the Beach image with original … Continued
By Claudia Collins Amiens—1918. The hot August air is still. For once the guns are quiet. For once there is no smell of cordite. For once—no moaning, or screaming. There is an aura of calm, one could almost … Continued
By Harry Roberts In the 1500s and 1600s the Portuguese sailed the world and claimed colonies that could enhance their national wealth. In competition with Spain, they set out to claim half the world. Harry’s video story investigates the possibility … Continued
‘She was twice apprehended marching towards the end of the Yarra Street Pier, once with a large barracouta in her possession.’ By Victoria Spicer Johanna Spicer formerly Kennedy nee Ryan entered my life in 1994. She arrived in an … Continued
By Kevin Drum. Mount Ruapehu is New Zealand’s largest active volcano, and the North Island’s highest peak. It soars in snow-capped splendour to just under 2800 metres, dominating the surrounding countryside. In keeping with the translation of its Maori name … Continued
By Judy Rankin. 1916 – King George V was on the throne. The ‘war to end all wars’ was raging through Europe, and the ‘mother country’ called for more of our fit and healthy to join the ranks on the … Continued