Feature Journalism
Feature Journalism
“Realm of the raptors” – travel story for The Australian newspaper
Photo credit: Ricky French
In Spike Milligan’s absurdist children’s book, Badjelly the Witch, the hero is a giant eagle named Jim who bravely rescues the...
“The Disappearing…” – cover story for the Weekend Australian Magazine
Case of the missing frogs...
At 7am on January 13, 1984, ranger Keith McDonald was driving along a dirt road deep in the rainforest of...
“Gordon Country” – travel feature for Broadsheet.com.au
Photo credit: Ricky French
For more than 40 years Brisbane campers in the know have been heading to the secluded Goomburra Valley, two hours south-west...
Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk – the Australian Newspaper T&I
Hikers get a different perspective of Victoria’s famed Great Ocean Road on this four-day adventure.
Photo credit: Ricky French
I've been around long enough to know...
Mid-winter guide to the Huon Valley – Broadsheet
A winter travel guide to the sights, sounds and pagan festivals of Tasmania's Huon Valley.
Photo credit: Ricky French
Tasmania’s Huon Valley region is one of...
Haute dining in Hakuba – The Australian newspaper T&I
Photo credit: Ricky French
Dressing for dinner has never been more difficult. I think carefully and decide to leave the suit jacket in the wardrobe....
‘Like a portal to hell,’ the Ant Williams story – The Weekend Australian Magazine
Photo credit: Julian Kingma
Dawn is breaking over a car park on Victoria’s Torquay beach, a light breeze rakes the caramel sand and the man...
Peak Performance – The Australian newspaper T&I
Photo credit: Ricky French
PEAK PERFORMANCE — NEW ZEALAND Mount Taranaki rears above New Plymouth on New Zealand’s North Island, the famous, dormant volcano with...
Wet, wild and wonderful – swimming with the sea lions – The Australian newspaper...
Photo credit: Caroline Fisher
Whether you’re in the water or on top of it, in the tropics or the Arctic, these adventures are unforgettable.
SEALS OF...
Victoria’s alpine region guide – Broadsheet
Photo credit: Ricky French
What to see, eat and do in Victoria's alpine region.
Words and photos by Ricky French.