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Bernie McCarthy’s life has definitely not been boring, as he has always done things a little differently. Sometimes it has resulted in a bit of drama, such as being involved in a boat crash off Mornington Island, attacked in Cape Town by a knife-wielding youth, robbed in Budapest and Los Angeles, and evacuated from Thursday Island to Cairns Hospital. Bernie grew up in Heathcote in Victoria, a country town founded during the 1850s gold rush. His country roots explain his strong connections to nature, hard work and family. His steadfast determination, diligence and courage have resulted in a life story …read more
John Stanton had travelled to many countries in the world while he was working overseas, but going to Africa for the first time was an amazing experience. Was it the scenery? the colours? the exotic animals? Or was it the people he met along the way and the new friends he met? In New Places, Newfound Friends he shares his experiences in this fascinating and exciting part of the world. These are some of the unforgettable African experiences that the author wants to share: looking into the eyes of a gazelle just a few metres away; gazing at a hippopotamus …read more
Clive Richmond met his wife to be, Mandy, when he was 21 and she was 20. Deciding to travel around Australia, they spun a penny high in the air to decide which way to go. After travelling around Australia, they loved being gypsies so much they did it again – and again. In fact, they have spent nearly all their life travelling to various parts of Australia, moving from job to job and place to place, even after they had children. The road kept calling to them, and they enjoyed the freedom, the beauty of the Australian countryside, and the opportunity …read more
James Farrell’s new book, “Headmaster Not Eaten”, has just been released by Jabiru Publishing. The book is a collection of amusing anecdotes about his experiences while working in overseas countries. James has a rare ability to see weirdnesses and eccentricities in everyday events. The book is beautifully written and a great pleasure to read. “Headmaster Not Eaten” was edited by Wordfix. The book is available from www.jabirupublishing.com.au.