by Ian Cochrane | Apr 7, 2018 | Oceania
We are 1000km east of Darwin, our only access to here via the Central Arnhem Road, arriving at the turnoff late afternoon. Then it’s still another 20km off the main track, with compulsory vehicle restrictions fair warning – `Vehicle must be 4WD with plenty...
by Ian Cochrane | Mar 19, 2013 | Oceania
Strange figures are painted in broad strokes of red ochre – Wandjina spirit-men – eerie round faces with big pools for eyes. I stand next to Maurice, “a Worara blackfella” and a driver at local mines. I ask him why they have no mouths. His voice is hushed, as he...
