“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,...

Roxby Downer – travel story for The Big Issue, 2013

Travel story for The Big Issue, published in 2013 and notable for being noticed by BHP, who complained most strongly about it. Down in Roxby The...

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

Asbestos Cottage part 1 – column for the Big Issue

Photo credit: Ricky French As far as accommodation options go, Asbestos Cottage is unlikely to end up on any New Zealand tourism brochures. A good...