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  30/04/2026Blogging

  Limb Loss and Faith

  For many, the narrative of limb loss is defined by the clinical reality of surgery and the physical grind of rehabilitation. For Nish Afinwala, an IT professional in Perth, the … Read the rest “Limb Loss and Faith”

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  27/04/2026Blogging

  Vale James Valentine

  In the last week you may have read news of the death of Australian broadcaster, musician, and author, James Valentine.

  I worked alongside James Valentine for over twenty-five years. As … Read the rest “Vale James Valentine”

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  18/04/2026Blogging

  Top End Stories – Amputation & Sepsis

  Despite the busy schedule in Darwin I continued to work on my podcast, The Limb Shift. The Northern Territory has a unique way of introducing you to people of … Read the rest “Top End Stories – Amputation & Sepsis”

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  18/04/2026Blogging

  Back in Sydney

  It’s good to be back in Sydney, though the temperature drop compared with Darwin was certainly a shock to the system! Stepping off the plane into the crisp air, it’s … Read the rest “Back in Sydney”

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  12/04/2026Blogging

  Top End Tour Guide

  For the past few days I’ve been playing a dual role: part tour guide, part host, with a family member visiting Darwin for the first time. Of course, I’m something … Read the rest “Top End Tour Guide”

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  07/04/2026Blogging

  Embracing the chair

  Yesterday at the Darwin Waterfront, a young staff member asked me a simple question that caught me off guard: “Do you need a wheelchair to get in?”. To my own … Read the rest “Embracing the chair”