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Copper Ginkgo Leaf Coffee Scoop.
07/05/2026

Copper Ginkgo Leaf Coffee Scoop.

Recycling.
16/04/2026

Recycling.

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05/03/2026

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04/03/2026

Rover Thomas: Stockman Turned Celebrated Artist

Rover Thomas was born in 1926 at Gunawaggi, near Well 33 on the Canning Stock Route in the Great Sandy Desert. As a member of the Wangkajunga and Kukatja peoples, he was part of the Joolama skin group.

Thomas spent his youth immersed in his tribal culture before starting his career as a stockman across the Kimberley and Northern Territory. In the 1940s, while at Billiluna Station, he was initiated into traditional lore. Settling in Warmun in 1975, he embraced painting in his fifties, drawing on a deep connection to the land and its pigments.

His artwork is known for its subtle variations in natural ochre colors, providing a natural and authentic feel. By 1986, his work gained recognition through exhibitions in Kununurra and Broome. The 1990 John McCaughey Prize catapulted him to national and international fame.

In 1995, Thomas revisited his birthplace, inspiring a new collection of works. He passed away on April 11, 1998, and was posthumously awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Western Australia. His legacy continues to inspire artists like Queenie McKenzie, Paddy Bedford, and Eubena Nampitjin.

30/11/2025

Official video clip for the JBT song, 'Zebra' from the album 'Sunrise Over Sea'.www.johnbutlertrio.com

Stay tuned 🎶4EB. I’m still standing 4 those who care ❤️. Working on my bathroom it’s still under construction made out o...
30/11/2025

Stay tuned 🎶4EB.
I’m still standing
4 those who care ❤️.
Working on my bathroom it’s still under construction made out of nothing but my time.

❤️
03/04/2025

❤️

DEG: -36.18568 147.97802DMS: 36º 11' 8.45" S 147º 58' 40.9" EUTM: 55 H 5995013mN 587941mEAltitude: 916.75m
10/01/2025

DEG: -36.18568 147.97802
DMS: 36º 11' 8.45" S 147º 58' 40.9" E
UTM: 55 H 5995013mN 587941mE
Altitude: 916.75m

06/01/2025

I will be doing an interview with ABC Melbourne radio tomorrow morning at 6:30am if you want tune in.

I’m in today’s Herald Sun.
04/01/2025

I’m in today’s Herald Sun.

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