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Yusuf Islam (aka Cat Stevens)
FAMED BRITISH #2
British Singer-Songwriter and Musician
As one of pop's most creative talents, he sold over 40 million records and then turned his back on fame, changed his religion and his name. In 1948, Stephen...
TURIA PITT
FAMED AUSTRALIANS #4
BURNED ALIVE WHILST TAKING PART IN AN AUSTRALIAN MARATHON.
With fire season upon us, my thoughts turn to a story about unbelievable courage, supernatural strength and the sheer determination of a young woman,...
KATE BUSH (CBE)
FAMED BRITTISH #1
ENGLISH SINGER / SONGWRITER / MUSICIAN AND RECORD PRODUCER
Catherine “Kate” Bush was born 30 July 1958 in Welling, Northwest Kent to parents Robert Bush and Hannah Daly. She has two older brothers...
MENZIES, Sir Robert Gordon
FAMED AUSTRALIANS #2
UNITED AUSTRALIA/LIBERAL PARTY
The peoples prime minister
Kooyong District 1934 – 1966
Menzies held office from 1939 to 1941 and again from 1949 – 1966. Collectively, you could say he was in office for a...
SIR ERIC HERBERT PEARCE OBE
FAMED AUSTRALIANS #1
Based on research and my personal relationship with Sir Eric.
As a Catering and Hotel Management student at William Angliss College, we were encouraged to gain employment outside of school hours in our...
HUTCHENCE MICHAEL / TIGER LILLY
FAMED AUSTRALIANS #3
FRONTMAN, AUSSIE ROCK GROUP INXS
Twenty- Five Years of Pain
It’s been 25 years since the tragic death of rock star Michael Hutchence and Tiger is the little girl whose parents tragically never got...
MELBURNIANS CONTINUE LOCKDOWN but how is it affecting your well being?
The Covid 19 pandemic is having a detrimental effect on the mental health of not only Melbournians, but the general population worldwide.
UNDERSTANDING THE SYMPTOMS
The experts insist that the only way to contain the virus...
RICHMOND TIGERS GRANNY WINNERS 2020
The anticipation of AFL Grand Final day builds as thousands of fans descend on the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on that “One Day in September”. It's a day where history is made, where legends...
Thailand Cave Rescue
Whilst the world looks on in great anticipation, we must not forget those who are defying the odds and risking their own lives to free 12 children ranging in age between 11 and 16...
Vanessa Amorosi (Australian Singer/Musician)
A section of this article was written based on many conversations with Vanessa's late father some time ago Frank Amorosi and an interview with her former manager Jack Strom and I thank him for...
