Looking Back

In this episode of Looking Back, we sit down with Graham Harrop, a man whose life has been shaped by art, music, and creativity. Growing up in post-war England, Graham remembers the simple joys of childhood, his growing love for school, and the path that led him to art college, specialising in interior design.  Graham takes us back to the swinging ‘60s, where he found his people in the...

In this episode of Looking Back, we sit down with Maureen, whose life story is a beautiful reflection of family, resilience, and the power of community. Born in North Melbourne in 1944, Maureen was the fourth of eleven children, growing up in a time when life was simpler—filled with backyard BBQs, family dinners around the kitchen table, and the hard work of her father, a dedicated taxi driv...

Today, we’re talking to Darryl Chambers, a true railway kid whose life has been shaped by the tracks. From growing up around trains to hitchhiking across Australia during school holidays, Darryl’s sense of adventure was unstoppable. He shares memories of his mother’s two-year battle with tuberculosis, his early jobs as a telegraph boy and telephone night shift operator, and how t...

In this episode of Looking Back, we delve into the remarkable life of Fran Chambers, a trailblazing nurse whose career has touched countless lives. From scrubbing in with Sir Weary Dunlop at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, to working alongside a survivor of Auschwitz, Fran’s story is one of courage, resilience, and humility. Fran shares her experiences working in Melbourne’s pioneering &...

In this inspiring episode of Looking Back, we sit down with Marian Hosking, a celebrated jeweller and silversmith from the Mornington Peninsula. Marian shares her journey, from discovering her passion for jewellry-making to interpreting the Australian landscape through her intricate designs. With a career spanning decades, Marian reflects on the lessons she's learned as an artist, teacher, and adv...

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