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HERO PILOT RICHARD DE CRESPIGNY ENJOYS A HEALTHY MIND AND BODY – RICHARD DE CRESPIGNY – NEWS.COM.AU
By Adam MacDougall, News.com.au In 2010, pilot Richard de Crespigny was hailed a hero after an emergency situation on a plane which could have been catastrophic. Apart from his years of training, he says diet plays a critical role in how alert he is when flying a passenger plane. Qantas captain Richard de Crespigny knows…
Read MorePAINE THE RIGHT MAN TO LEAD AUSTRALIA OUT OF DARK TIMES – MARK TAYLOR – SMH
By Mark Taylor, Sydney Morning Herald When I captained Australia for the first time at home, the pressure for me was dealing with the expectation of a nation that was becoming accustomed to us winning. It was the summer of 1994/95 and the commentary at the time was the Ashes were ours to lose. Even England…
Read MoreNICK “HONEY BADGER” CUMMINS PRESENTS ‘MEANWHILE IN AUSTRALIA’
Tuesday, December 4TH, 2018 – Sydney National Geographic presents the premiere of hugely popular, one hour, local production Meanwhile In Australia with Nick Cummins, a world premiere December 9 at 8.30pm AEDT. (Foxtel, Fetch and the National Geographic App). VIEW THE TRAILER BELOW: Presented by Australian Rugby Union legend Nick “Honey Badger” Cummins, Meanwhile in…
Read MoreMARK BOURIS TO HIT THE ROAD WITH A MISSION TO HELP SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS
Mark Bouris – the nationally-prominent entrepreneur and champion of small business in Australia – has announced details of his 2019 Mentor Masterclass tour. Featuring his typical straight-talking practical advice, the Mentor Masterclass tour will commence in Brisbane on Thursday, February 21. Other events hosted by Mark Bouris will be held in Melbourne on Monday, February 25, and…
Read MoreHOW THEIR TWO KIDS KEEP MICHAEL ‘WIPPA’ WIPFLI AND WIFE LISA FIT– ADAM MACDOUGALL – NEWS.COM.AU
By Adam MacDougall, News.com.au As a breakfast radio host on the Nova FM Fitzy and Wippa show, Michael Wipfli’s schedule doesn’t leave much time for exercise. But Wippa and his wife Lisa say keeping up with their two boys more than makes up for any missed gym sessions. He might not be the first name…
Read MoreANDREW BOGUT SAYS SPORT TEACHES KIDS PRINCIPLES OF EVERYDAY LIFE – ADAM MACDOUGALL – NEWS.COM.AU
By Adam MacDougall, News.com.au Aussie basketballer Andrew Bogut turned his back on the NBA to move back home to be with his family. The Sydney Kings star has no regrets and is spreading the message about how sport is important for young kids, and how we should all embrace failure. Andrew Bogut had the world…
Read MoreTIM CAHILL CREDITS ANGE POSTECOGLOU FOR PROLONGING FOOTBALL CAREER – MACQUARIE SPORTS RADIO
By Billy McGee and Christian Jantzen, Macquarie Sports Radio Australian Football legend Tim Cahill will don the boots for the last time on Tuesday at ANZ Stadium against Lebanon. It will bring an end to the career of one of Australia’s greatest sportsman in history. Cahill has played 107 games only behind Mark Schwarzer (109),…
Read MoreDEMPSEY RE-SIGNS WITH AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNTIL 2020 – SMH
By Tom Decent, Sydney Morning Herald Cardiff: Wallabies back-rower Jack Dempsey has re-signed for another two seasons with the NSW Waratahs and Australian rugby after a rollercoaster two years since his first spring tour that he says has made him determined to become a central figure at next year’s World Cup. Dempsey missed almost 12 months…
Read MoreMARK TAYLOR AO CRICKET AUSTRALIA BOARD RESIGNATION LETTER
November 5 2018 Mr Earl Eddings Acting Chairman Cricket Australia 60 Jolimont Street JOLIMONT 3002 VICTORIA Dear Earl Ahead of this afternoon’s board meeting, I wish to inform you that I have made the call to resign my position as a board member of Cricket Australia with immediate effect. With a total of 13 years…
Read MoreMATT WRIGHT AND KEVIN PIETERSEN TO SHOW RHINO POACHING PLAGUE
Outback Wrangler Matt Wright has gone into bat for the rhinos, shooting a new documentary with South African born cricketing legend Kevin Pietersen. The top-end TV host and wildlife warrior, who has been compared to Steve Irwin and Bear Grylls, is staying at the colourful cricketer’s new digs bordering the Kruger National Park in South…
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