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Australian Of The Year

As I mentioned in my previous blog post, it's two years exactly since I last attended an "Australian of the Year" function in Canberra. What was most memorable about that event was the storm which interrupted what was then an outdoor event. Though for many, the memory will be of Malcolm Turnbull holding an umbrella … Continue reading Australian Of The Year

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Australian Of The Year (NSW)

"I'm going to go home and tell my children they're not trying hard enough", a friend of a friend joked tonight at the announcement of the NSW finalists for the Australian Of The Year. We agreed all of the finalists, but particularly the recipients were seriously impressive people who made us feel somewhat inadequate about … Continue reading Australian Of The Year (NSW)

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NSW Australian Of The Year

I have almost lost count of the number of times I've been to the announcement of the NSW Australian Of The Year. Though, it's something I have a connection with through my work, it's something I really enjoy being involved with on a personal level. There are so many great stories of people doing amazing … Continue reading NSW Australian Of The Year

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My beautiful hometown, Lismore has suffered the worst flood in recorded history. Many say the devastation is more akin to a cyclone or a tsunami. This is a series of posts about what happened to my family and to my town. I’ll keep adding to this as the recovery/rebuilding occurs. https://jamesobrien.id.au/2022-lismore-flood/

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