Feature Journalism

Feature Journalism

Brumby activists plan legal challenge to cull – The Australian newspaper, Dec 2018

A plan by Parks Victoria to remove about 120 feral horses from a highly sensitive area of the Alpine National Park could be in...

“A show of resilience” – feature story for Outback magazine, Nov 2018

Photo credit: Ricky French A show of resilience In Boomi, NSW, local theatre brings the community together and funds community projects. Story +  Photos Ricky French More than 200...

Mornington Wilderness Sanctuary – travel feature for Outback magazine, Nov 2018

Photo credit: Ricky French Flying start The preservation of native animals creates a unique experience for visitors to Mornington Wilderness Camp in the Kimberley, WA. Story +...

The “ticking time-bomb” in the Australian Alps – The Australian newspaper, Nov 2018

Published in The Australian newspaper, Nov 2018 Photo: Getty Thousands of feral horses across the Australian Alps are rapidly destroying fragile, alpine ecosystems, threatening water catchments...

“Channel of hope” – Australian Geographic magazine, Nov 2018

Published in Australian Geographic, Nov 2018 Photo credit: Ricky French To commemorate this year’s 50th anniversary of the Murray Marathon (now called the Massive Murray Paddle),...

“Mystery Madame” – feature article for the Weekend Australian Magazine, Oct 2018

Sharon Nile on the site of Madame Thornett's old front garden Photo credit: Ricky French ‘Why would she live here?’ A search for two stone lions leads...

Buruli ulcer hits record numbers – The Australian newspaper, Oct 2018

Photo credit: Paul Jeffers The mysterious flesh-eating bug outbreak infecting Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula and surrounding areas continues to worsen, with latest figures showing the disease...

“The towns that won’t say die” – feature article for Tiger Airways in-flight magazine

Once forgotten, many Australian towns are undergoing unlikely revivals thanks to the work of dedicated people. Photo credit: Ricky French Click here for PDF Everywhere you look,...

Holdsworth to Jumbo circuit – Outdoors feature for Wilderness Magazine

Is this New Zealand's best family tramp? Photo credit: Ricky French Read the article on the Wilderness Magazine website

“Here’s looking at you” – The Australian Newspaper, Travel and Indulgence

Contributing writer for a round-up of Australia's best lookout spots. Photo credit: Adam Bruzzone Story on The Australian Newspaper website