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Joy Stone
Joy Stone Joy Stone was raised on a small dairy farm and developed a early love for nature, as she observed the impact of land clearing on native wildlife. Joy was a teacher before focusing on family and later worked in her in her local library hosting preschool story times. Now retired, Joy is dedicated…
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Andrew Rule Andrew Rule is a renowned crime writer known for compelling storytelling and investigative journalism. With some 100,000 dedicated listeners to his true crime podcast, Rule’s influence extends across multiple media platforms. He regularly appears in Australia’s biggest newspapers and on leading radio and television programs. His body of work features bestsellers including the…
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Ron Manners Ron Manners is Chairman of Mannwest Group Pty Ltd. Between 1972 & 1995, Ron floated several ASX-listed mining companies before joining the board of a Canadian company with operations in Mexico, Brazil, and Turkey. Ron is also the founder and a director of the Mannkal Economic Education Foundation, which sponsors students to receive…
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Rob Nicholson Rob Nicholson has been a regular at Caulfield racecourse for more than three decades and was the trackwork clocker at the club for the final 10 years of training at the track. He is the vice-president of the Victoria Racing Media Association, and a member of the Thoroughbred Club of Victoria. Books by…
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Rod Nicholson Rod Nicholson is a multi-award-winning racing writer and one of Australia’s leading sports writers. In 2000 he was awarded the Australian Sports Medal by The Queen and the Australian Government for his contribution to sports journalism. Books by Rod Nicholson Heroes of the Heath
Read MoreTony Mott
Tony Mott For 40 years, Tony Mott has been the musician’s photographer, having been asked to photograph some of the biggest performances of our times. Tony was born in England in 1956. After training as a chef, he traveled the world, working as a c hef in Sydney and then on international cruise ships, sailing…
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Steve Marshall The stories Steve Marshall can and will tell you. A veteran media performer and creator, Steve has worked with some of the biggest names in Australian entertainment and the sporting world. He has worked as a producer on a host of hit shows across TV and radio- Sale of the Century, The Grill…
Read MoreRichard Siegersma
Richard Siegersma Richard Siegersma was born into a conservative religious migrant family, his parents wanting to provide each of their seven children with opportunities they thought only Australia could offer. A career in sales, marketing, consulting and senior leadership roles led to a journey of self-discovery to re-frame the religious constructs that were part of…
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Darren Mort  Darren is expert on family law, divorce and separation, having specialised in this area of law as a Barrister for over 30 years. He was also awarded Barrister of the Year in 2022 at the Australian Law Awards. Darren is also a professional actor and producer. His recent short film – Degree…
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Beverley Pinder As a teenage immigrant, Beverley Pinder sought acceptance via charity work and beauty contests. Having represented Australia in the Miss Universe contest, she went into PR, and soon established her own highly successful firm. She served two terms as a Cit y of Melbourne councilor, and supported several charities – which remains a…
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