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Columns

Read our monthly columns from Peter ‘The Bear’ Thoeming, Bernie Hatton, Ed Stratman and Editor Jeff Ware.

Bear Tracks: Australian War Memorials in France 
3 years ago

Bear Tracks: Australian War Memorials in France 

To commemorate all the animal deeds and sacrifices in war, the Australian War Animal Memorial Organisation (AWAMO) has issued a purple poppy, which can be worn alongside the traditional red …
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BEAR TRACKS: US Pacific North-West
3 years ago

BEAR TRACKS: US Pacific North-West

As I write this it looks as if we can Travel to the USA as long as we are fully vaccinated. Let’s be honest, the US is one of the …
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Bear Tracks: The East Coast Of Tasmania
3 years ago

Bear Tracks: The East Coast Of Tasmania

“I went to Tasmania for a story and developed deep vein thrombosis en route. So for the first two weeks I was in hospital getting treated.” – Bill Bryson. So …
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Bear Tracks: The Five Punts Outside Sydney
3 years ago

Bear Tracks: The Five Punts Outside Sydney

There are six free car (and motorcycle) carrying punt ferries in the Sydney area. One, known as the Putney Punt, is at Mortlake and is not part of this story. …
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Bear Tracks: Getting An International Drivers Permit
3 years ago

Bear Tracks: Getting An International Drivers Permit

As I write this, it is beginning to look as if we can make plans for overseas trips again. Only plans, of course; any opportunity to go is still months …
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BEAR TRACKS: Destination Temora Aviation Museum…
3 years ago

BEAR TRACKS: Destination Temora Aviation Museum…

A day spent riding is better than a day spent doing just about anything else. But it can be even more fun if you have a destination. I would be …
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Feature: Vale’s Sleepy Hideaway, Our Trip To Tavullia #VR46
3 years ago

Feature: Vale’s Sleepy Hideaway, Our Trip To Tavullia #VR46

Heather and I are discussing the similarities between our hometown of Umina Beach, NSW, and Rossiʼs, as we wander aimlessly along the streets of Tavullia. Both nice and close to …
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Column: Staring, with Bryan Staring – July 2021: Life saving decisions…
3 years ago

Column: Staring, with Bryan Staring – July 2021: Life saving decisions…

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Given half a second or less while riding, what decisions are you able to make? What about if you’re under immense pressure, does it change your ability to make a …
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Guest Editorial: Zane Dobie, Features, News & Sport Editor
4 years ago

Guest Editorial: Zane Dobie, Features, News & Sport Editor

For the past nine months, you might’ve seen my name pop-up here occasionally. So it’s time to put a face and a story to the name. My name is Zane …
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Column: Staring, with Bryan Staring – May 2021
4 years ago

Column: Staring, with Bryan Staring – May 2021

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There is this concentration level you can achieve in life where you cannot be distracted or disturbed, you have the highest level of attention achievable. The detail of what you …
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