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Nandina Vines A keen reader from an early age, Nandina Vines, wrote, illustrated and constructed her first picture book at the age of 8 years old. Her creative flare led her to work as a colourist with the Hannah Barbera Production Company and later, a career in graphic design. In recent years, Nandina changed her…

Miranda Young @miranda_young Miranda Young is a passionate music lover, and now a serious admirer of Olivia Newton John, joining the legions of fans who are hopelessly devoted to her. She is a Melbourne music writer and researcher who was lucky enough to have worked with Molly Meldrum for over 25 years, and with the…

Jennifer Whelan www.jenniferwhelanartist.com Jennifer Whelan is a Melbourne based writer and illustrator. She started her creative career as a visual conceptualiser and moved into the retail and corporate advertising sector. She started writing and illustrating children’s books in 2004 and has developed an array of characters including worried bears, boastful skinks and Goosey Gulls. She…

Peter van Onselen Dr Peter van Onselen has been the Contributing Editor at The Australian since 2009 and the Political Editor at Network 10 since 2018. He is also a professor of politics and public policy at the University of Western Australia and was appointed its foundation chair of journalism in 2011. Peter has been…

Dr John Tickell  Dr John Tickell is a Medical Doctor, an International researcher, presenter and author who has spent several decades travelling and studying the health, wellbeing and longevity patterns of people around the world, in more than 100 countries. The Good Doctor and family man, with his wife Sue, has multiple children and grand…

Glenn Wheatley Glenn Wheatley’s 40-year career in the entertainment industry is centred around Contemporary Music and Media. His business interests have expanded to encompass Artist Management, Recording and Radio. Glenn’s career commenced as the bass player for the Masters Apprentices, a band that had many top ten hits in Australia during the late 1960s and…

Ron Taylor Ron Taylor was Racing Editor for Truth Newspaper in Melbourne for 33 years. He was also 3AW’s racing commentator for 25 years where he acquired the nickname ‘Racing Ron’. And for more than ten years he was a member of Channel 10’s racing show Racing Review, as well as covering multiple Melbourne Cup…

Dr Martin Whitely www.psychwatchaustralia.com Dr Martin Whitely is a mental health researcher, author, former mental health consumer advocate, teacher, and Member of the West Australian Parliament. His research interests include regulatory capture of mental health policy and practice, especially in relation to the safe use of drugs for ADHD and depression. He has led award…