Alec Smart Photos

02/09/2026

04/07/2026

Gridlock, ghosts and gore: the horrible history of one of Sydney’s most mysterious roadways, the Wakehurst Parkway on the Northern Beaches.
https://www.neighbourhoodmedia.com.au/post/the-wakehurst-parkway
For the '2075' St Ives community magazine, published by Neighbourhood Media

09/05/2026

British folk-rocker Newton Faulkner performed an intimate, joke-filled show at Brightside in Brisbane, supported by Australian singer-songwriter-artist Morgan Joanel. Here's my concert review for AMNplify: https://amnplify.com.au/portfolio-items/newton-faulkner-morgan-joanel-brightside-brisbane-queensland-25-april-2026-live-review

09/05/2026

In my advanced age I've rediscovered adventure cycling. I already own six bicycles, but I purchased a 'Change' folding bicycle - apparently the only folding gravel bike in the world - on which I've been exploring the off-road paths and rail trails of south-east Queensland.
Future treks planned include the historic fishing villages of Cornwall, England, and the Otago Rail Trail in New Zealand's South Island.

01/04/2026

I interviewed satirical mural painter Scott Marsh about his latest controversial artworks 'Epstein Island' and 'River to the Sea', in Sydney and Brisbane, Australia.
Featured in Neighbourhood Media '2042' magazine and online here:
https://www.neighbourhoodmedia.com.au/post/scott-marsh-raising-flags

30/03/2026

Bret McKenzie, half of the comedy duo from cult Kiwi TV series 'Flight Of The Conchords', toured Australasia to promote his new album, 'Freak Out City'.
I caught his concert in Brisbane at The Tivoli for AMNplify. Review + photos here: https://amnplify.com.au/portfolio-items/bret-mckenzie-super-hotel-the-tivoli-brisbane-25th-march-2026-live-review/

27/03/2026

Faroese songstress Eivør performed a mesmerising concert at Brisbane’s Princess Theatre, supported by fellow Nordic dark-folk talent Sylvaine.
Here’s my review and photos on Amnplify music website: https://amnplify.com.au/portfolio-items/eivor-sylvaine-princess-theatre-woolloongabba-brisbane-22nd-march-2026-live-review/