Lord Howe Island Dark Sky Festival
Nestled in the Tasman Sea, more than 600 kilometres from mainland Australia, Lord Howe Island is renowned for its pristine natural beauty, UNESCO World Heritage status, and extraordinary biodiversity. Yet one of its greatest assets emerges after sunset: darkness. With minimal artificial light, spectacular night skies, and a community deeply connected to its natural environment, […]
Nocturnal Design Collective
Why collaboration matters for Dark Sky change. Over the past year, I was fortunate to be invited through the University of Sydney’s Design School to join the Nocturnal Design Collective — a group of researchers, designers, industry professionals, local government representatives and engagement specialists exploring how we might better design for the night. What struck […]
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services
It was nothing short of a genuine privilege to be invited to work with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service on such an important and forward-thinking project. Together, we explored how dark-sky experiences could be thoughtfully integrated across Queensland’s protected areas through a conservation-first framework. The work involved developing a statewide strategy that considered ecological values, […]
Siding Spring Observatory
The designation of the Warrumbungle region as an International Dark Sky Park marked the first step in a significant journey that helped establish the region as a global leader in dark sky protection. This achievement was later strengthened by the inclusion of Siding Spring Observatory within the designation, creating one of Australia’s most important dark […]