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After completing my journalism degree in 2001 I drifted away from the profession, choosing instead to get married and start a family.

I have now decided to reacquaint myself with writing and am extremely excited about where I could take it, and where it could

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Sports & Recreation > Soccer Players Best sportsmen of the 21st century: 5 of 6
In judging the greatest sportsmen of the 21st century, I can't split two men. These guys share some remarkable similarities, the most important of which is that they are both incredibly humble men who have dominated their sport like nobody else before them. Eldrick Tiger' Woods and Roger Federer are the modern day giants of ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) How the Ashes cricket series got its name: 13 of 13
The first cricket Test between England and Australia was played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in 1877, which Australia won by 45 runs. However, the legendary contest between these two fierce rivals didn't become known as the Ashes until five years later. It was after Australia had defeated England at The Oval, in London, i... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) Test cricket: An Australian perspective: 2 of 2
If you want to know how the average Australian cricket fan feels about Test cricket, you need to first look at how the Australian people look at life. Generally speaking, Australians are fighters. Not in an alcohol-fueled bar room sort of way - though that is a regular part of life, but in a 'don't expect life to hand you an... More..
Entertainment > Music Reviews (Other) Memorable songs from the 1980s: 2 of 2
There are numerous songs from the 1980s that are memorable to me. However, two stand head and shoulders above all others. The first was written by New Zealander Neil Finn for Crowded House's 1988 release Temple of Low Men. You'd Better Be Home Soon quickly became one of Australia's best loved songs. It's emotive and powerful... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) Australian Open: A brief history: 2 of 2
Australia has played host to a showcase tennis tournament annually since 1905, the first of these being played in Melbourne's Albert Reserve. At this time the event was known as the Australasian Men's Championships and the host venue was alternated throughout Australia and New Zealand.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:... More..