Making Berita Gunung Berapi
A friend asked me, what is the connection between the books that you publish? I then realised that the connection between our books might indeed be not that obvious. But also, I felt: maybe it is not important that the links between the books we publish are not immediately discernible. I’m thinking that maybe it […]
Rotterdam Marathon Review
There are many ways to skin the marathon cat. Since joining the Richmond Harriers in 2018, I have been exposed to a training plan which values high weekly mileage. The main coach is Neil Ryan who ran a 2:17 marathon in 1974, which for the era, was a cracking time (and is still not to […]
Alternatif sebagai Infrastruktur
by Nuraini Juliastuti, RSP, 2022 Alternatif bukan sekedar sesuatu yang menunjukkan lawan dari pusat. Ia bisa berarti perubahan orientasi pandangan yang punya akar sejarah gerakan sosial budaya. Di buku ini, makna alternatif dibicarakan dari sudut pandang akses, infrastruktur, pengetahuan. Pers mahasiswa. Media alternatif. Ruang alternatif. Pedagogi alternatif. Depolitisasi kampus. NKK/BKK. Lingkungan pertemanan di periode 1990-an. […]
Running, always
There is a joke about amateur runners who are training for a marathon, it goes something like this: “How do you know if a friend of yours is doing a marathon?” The answer: “Don’t worry, they’ll tell you.” It is as if the mere act of signing up for such an event is worthy of […]
Sporting the River
The river which runs through Melbourne is one of the city’s key geographical assets. It has been transformed and damaged since colonisation and invasion. These days it is a site for sporting and leisurely rowing. Its banks are a vital pathway for commuter cyclists and recreational joggers.
Climbing on Country
How is cultural heritage managed in the face of a sportised landscape?
Leading with Tears
Manipulating the ball is a long-tradition in cricket, but, even the Australian cricket public couldn’t stomach the cheating of their national team. The culprits sought redemption through dramatic displays of grovelling and tears.
Picnic scenes (1)
Among thousands of pictures and photographs about picnic or picnicking collected by State Library of Victoria, there is a series of photos that interest me. The series was titled “Picnic Scenes,” and it is categorised under Rural Water Corporation collection. It consists of 23 photos; this writing analyses the first five photos of the series. […]
Sport and Protest in the City
Melbourne promotes itself as not only the world’s most liveable city, but also one of the world’s premier sporting cities. The 2006 Commonwealth Games, however, was a moment in which the city’s Indigenous ownership and history was asserted through the Camp Sovereignty protests in King’s Domain.
Public barbecue equipment: A note on generosity
We like going to a park. We went to a park for various reasons. A park is a place for Cahaya to play in the playground. It is common to see benches and tables; they are comfortable to sit and eat on properly. Children could play around the park, while parents supervise, and perhaps prepare […]