Lauren
End of an Era
As the Mona project draws to a close after three years, each of the women behind the magazine reflects on what Mona has meant to them.
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Mona Community
Sep 9, 2023
Finding Inspiration in Lost Places
This week, Emma Datson shares the art of recycling existing poetry and in the words we are surrounded by in our everyday lives.
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Mona Community
Aug 31, 2023
On a Balcony Overlooking Torres Strait
This week, Mona features an experimental reflective piece by Ingrid Mason about a woman's experiences across the Pacific.
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Mona Community
Aug 23, 2023
Leaning into Dangerous Conversations
On the back of the NSW Regional Futures Symposium in Western Sydney, Dubbo-based artist Kim V. Goldsmith asks what bold actions are needed.
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Mona Community
Aug 18, 2023
Breaking Ground
This week, we visit one of our favourite interviews from Issue 03, 'Breaking Ground', an interview with the trailblazing Women in Cohousing.
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Mona Community
Aug 12, 2023
The Poetry of the Everyday
This week, as Mona starts to explore some of the ways in which poetry is being transformed by new writers, we feature Emma Datson's work.
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Mona Community
Aug 3, 2023
Issue Three - Editors' Favourites
This week, as the Mona team prepare for the official launch of Issue Three on 6th of August, the Mona Editorial Team reflect on their...
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Lauren
Jul 27, 2023
The Collector
Mona's Lauren interviews Cara-Ann Simpson, an experimental multi-media artist who has had a long struggle with debilitating illnesses.
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Lauren
Jul 20, 2023
Behind 'Unseen'
This week, Lauren speaks with the woman behind 'Unseen', Jacinta Parsons, about writing, sharing and courage.
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Lauren
Jul 13, 2023
REVIEW: Unseen — the secret world of chronic illness
This week, Mona’s exploration of women’s experiences with chronic illness continues as editor Lauren reviews Jacinta Parsons' Unseen.
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Mona Community
Jul 4, 2023
A Living Death: Life with ME/CFS
This month, Mona explores women's experiences with chronic illness, starting with Mel Ifield's experimental piece about life with ME/CFS.
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Mona Community
Jun 28, 2023
(Sitting with) the Discomfort of Change
Dubbo-based artist Kim V. Goldsmith explores what a post-carbon economy means for our region and its inhabitants - human and non-human.
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Kat
Apr 28, 20236 min read
“No one cares as much as you do” and other frank advice for self-doubt
Writing is hard. I had been expecting, naively, that after years of doing it, it was bound to get easier.
Mona Community
Nov 25, 20224 min read
Our Bodies Keep the Score
Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Mona celebrates the survivors who share their experiences.
Mona Community
Aug 28, 20225 min read
Mona has grown! Meet our new team members
Mona began with the core belief that when women come together with a shared passion and goal, worlds are changed
Kat
Jul 17, 20224 min read
An essay is still a story: Tips for improving your creative non fiction
Kat's top tips for composing a powerful but simple personal essay.
Kat
Jul 14, 20213 min read
I'm learning to smile again
For Dinah, writing is a form of therapy, 'optimistic ramblings' she calls it. Writing keeps her connected to herself.
Mona Community
May 11, 20211 min read
NARRANDERA WORKSHOP: Bringing each other along
Mona's workshop in Narrandera was just as energising for the Mona Team as it was the women who attended.
Kat
May 10, 20214 min read
Is to be childfree really a choice?
Until the thought of becoming a mother became a reality to me, I never really considered the weight of it.
Mona Community
May 5, 20212 min read
GOOLGOWI WORKSHOP: Motherhood, maternity leave, misogyny and more!
What at day at Goolgowi with some strong-minded, tender-hearted women.
Mona Community
Apr 26, 20212 min read
Griffith Workshop: Mona officially opens for (not-for-profit) business!
Our very first workshop was held in Griffith at the Western Riverina Community College campus, and the six ladies (and two men!)...
Mona Community
Apr 26, 20213 min read
Be Angry.
"We all need to be angry until we can all be safe." Mona contributor Sue reminds us that equality is a fragile thing.
Mona Community
Apr 21, 20211 min read
Through Her Eyes: A collection of poetry
How does the world look through her eyes? A small collection of poems by Mona community members writing from other women's perspectives.
Kat
Apr 19, 20211 min read
LEETON WORKSHOP: Recap and Reflection
Nine women arrived as strangers and left as keepers of each others' stories in Leeton's writer's workshop.
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