Where I Belong Museum of Brisbane

Do you know the history of the land you walk, of who called this home before you?One of the most celebrated artists of her generation, Waanyi woman Judy Watson has spent her long and illustrious career unearthing all she can about her ancestral Country and culture and encouraging others to do the same. In this episode, sat barefoot atop a canvas in her large leaky Yeronga studio, Judy shares tales about a trip to Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) with her family in 1990. It was a trip that changed her,...

Sometimes getting exactly what you want leaves you crippled with anxiety on the floor of a hotel shower.At least, that’s what happened to Mel Buttle when she landed her first gig at Melbourne International Comedy Festival. A cripplingly shy child, Mel found solace in high school drama, regaling her classmates with impersonations of sheep shearers and her dad. She later earned her comedy stripes, yelling dirty jokes over boozed-up footy fans and finally found her voice in front of a ramshackle...

Can you put Kylie Minogue on the cover of a student-born street press magazine? Sean Sennett thought so. Not afraid to stack superstars beside unsigned Brisbane obscurities, he built a trusting relationship with his readers over nearly 20 years as owner of Time Off magazine. In this episode, Sean explains how an aversion to laying bricks and the stock market crash of 1989 led him to co-owning Time Off at only 24 years old and how a run-in with Bruce Springsteen on Alice Street set his ca...

Playwright Wesley Enoch learnt about the power of storytelling early in his career. Born on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) and great nephew of Oodgeroo Noonuccal, art and political activism are part of his family legacy. For three decades, while directing theatre and festivals all over Australia, Wesley has used stories to effect social change. In this podcast he ponders the ‘"fork in the road’’ in his own life that led him to write and direct plays that change perspectives and convent...

One day in 1975, Jenny Woodward’s family home was hit by a massive storm while she was inside. That same evening, she went to work to present the weather. Some 35 years later, Jenny is still presenting the weather to Queenslanders. Renowned for her style, dress sense and willingness to venture into the animal pavilion at the Ekka, in this episode “our” Jenny takes us behind the curtain to reflect on her career and this year’s success in bringing a lifelong aspiration to fruition. ...

Michael Zavros is an acclaimed artist whose paintings of his young family have polarised audiences in recent years. Michael likes that his work is provocative. He enjoys the dialogue they create and the introspection they spark. One recurring subject is his daughter Phoebe, who became his creative partner when she was five. In this episode, Michael and his daughter Phoebe (16) discuss the ups and downs they have navigated over the decade of working together.Where I Belong is written and produ...