Australia from the inside out

Archive of Contributions by Helen Womack

Udjerlah’s Song (continued)

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By Nelen Meanwhile, back in the desert, it was a nippy night. Udjerlah lay inside her swag, fully dressed for warmth. She had parted from Muthabadah but she remembered what he had taught her about survival in the Outback. She often camped by herself now; she was confident enough to lie alone at night under [...]


The First Colour is Yellow

Helen Womack on the Ghan

Some extraordinary people are drawn to Alice Springs, and often decide to make their life and work here after they have experienced the power of the Centre. Violinist and sound-colour healer Dian Booth is one of them. In this article she tells Helen Womack about her journey from the performing arts to the realm of [...]