Ideas & Stories

Paralympics… 40 years on.

40 (actually 41) years ago, I competed in the 1980 Paralympics. As the current 2020 Paralympics belatedly continue in Japan, I reflect on a journey of my own adventures competing on the world stage. I loved running as a kid. But one sunny day …
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What’s in a name

Woops! You know that feeling… the realization that you might have just screwed up the travel plans.  In a really big way! We had just arrived in Oslo and were enjoying a beer with our Aussie mate Billy and his beautiful Norwegian wife Hanne …
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Celebrating “the Ruse”

A little over 100 years ago (18 September 1918), the Australian Light Horse planned a surprise attack against the Turkish forces in Northern Palestine. In an effort to hide the build up of forces, a 3 mile “Melbourne Cup” style horse race was …
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Today is my Anniversary

5 October 1968 Adversity can define us in ways we never expected On a brilliant sunny Saturday, a 12-year-old boy finally convinced his mother that a joy flight with a family friend was a good idea. He even convinced his dad to come along. As …
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