At the end of this month the World Forestry Center is sponsoring a conference called “Who Will Own the Forests.” For forest conservationists that’s a good question. On this episode of Locus Focus, we talk with Alex Budd, Alliance organizer for the Pacific NW Forest Climate Alliance, about how to shift the emphasis back to putting forests over profits and maximizing the urgency
MANCHESTER —As a youngster born with spina bifida, Danielle Bennis of Manchester knew she was different from other children in her childhood hometown of Epping. Her ever-present wheelchair was a
Playwright David Atfield.
IN a welcome piece of news for Canberra playwriting, David Atfield has been selected to be in residence at Canberra Theatre Centre during August, working on his new play, “Chiaroscuro” as part of the theatre’s New Works program.
“Chiaroscuro” will follow the story of notorious Italian artist Caravaggio as he paints a masterpiece from his studio in late-renaissance Italy, exploring themes of religion, queerness and the life of an artist.
Atfield, a winner of three Canberra Critics’ Circle Awards, is one of Canberra’s most respected directors and playwrights.
David Atfield, left, and Dylan Van Den Berg in 2019 working on “Milk”.