Life & ARTS 
Rigger in the sky: Now that's a "high flyer"!

A window cleaner goes to work dangling 55 stories above Collins Street in Melbourne.  
POEM: A Nation of Apologies

This poem is an *IA Writing Competition (creative work category) entry.  
Grand Final fever — the secret to a Panthers win

In-depth analysis of the NRL Grand Final from Bazza and the boys – with a few old footy clichés ...  
Great apes monkey around at Taronga Zoo

Also known as "old men of the forest", these two orangutans were captured cuddling up at Tarong ...  
5 Efficient tips and ideas to enhance your photography

Explore this article for five efficient tips and ideas to effortlessly capture beautiful photog ...  
Can I have an extension please? — a compilation

This short story is an *IA Writing Competition (creative work category) entry.  
Mates, mud, mountains and pub meals — a mythical motorcycle tour

Bazza regales the blokes at the pub with tales of his recent motorcycle adventure through the ...  
Grieving the loss of a murdered daughter

One of my most challenging assignments was photographing Phyllis Chan as she grieved the loss of ...  
News Corp still Dan's biggest fan

Daniel Andrews continues to dominate the headlines one year on after leaving office — the ...  
POEM: Dragon Dreaming

A poem based on the current Israeli-Palestinian crisis, touching on the intergenerational effects ...  
Trump voodoo versus Walz vision

Bazza has a beer with his mates and brings a bit of common sense to the discussion about the U.S. ...  
Major theatrics in Melbourne!

Japanese Kabuki performers took the stage in Melbourne, electrifying audiences with their un ...  
POEM: Sonnet on Australia's media hacks

This poem is an *IA Writing Competition (creative work category) entry.  
Big policy ideas that improve lives — Tim Walz nails it

Mick reckons Albo needs a big policy — Tim Walz has the right idea to improve lives  
Funny dunny-man, Shane Jacobson

Actor Shane Jacobson posing in a toilet during a photoshoot to promote 'Kenny' — a hilarious ...  
POEM: Plastic Apocalypse

This poem is an *IA Writing Competition (creative work category) entry.  
War's devastation eclipses all victories

This poem is an *IA Writing Competition (creative work category) entry.  
The case of the missing lawn mower

Bazza is geared to go global with a pub test when Mick draws his attention to a local drama.  
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