Few would argue that some in this world are destined to do a certain job, as if they were put on this earth for one specific purpose. For a select few that purpose is played out when winning a gold medal at the Olympic games in front of 80,000 cheering fans, an important moment no(…)

Week two started today and I must admit having the longer internships enable settling in much easier. One week just isn’t long enough to get  a routine. The constant writing keeps me learning and each day I get more rhythm. I have finished about 10 stories now…(Unfortunately I am not so organised and will have to(…)

Time for a second instalment and it will be brief. Everything is different working away from a major city…..Community news….. It’s possibly nicer news if that makes sense. Obviously not as much happens. But there is still something to write about – always something to write about. Well I’m sticking to the two stories per(…)

Time to check in…… The first  two days went along without problem – it’s good to see the sun shinning and be out of a classroom. It’s basically summer all year round in Bundaberg and I think that reflects in the people. They are happy little sods and it would be difficult to find an(…)

Mitchell Crawley From: The Courier-Mail June 20, 2011 8:25PM Cr David Hinchliffe with art he is donating for the Cerebral Palsy League auction. Picture: Bruce Long Source: The Courier-Mail FOR an artist who recently held his first sold-out exhibition in New York’s SoHo district, the foyer of a Brisbane office might be the last place(…)

Mitchell Crawley From: The Courier-Mail June 17, 2011 10:47AM   Luke Kennedy as Jesus in Harvest Rain’s Jesus Christ Superstar Source: The Courier-Mail   Paul Watson promises to bring a fresh approach to the role of Judas in the latest run of Jesus Christ Superstar, writes Mitchell Crawley. It’s a show that first premiered on(…)

MEN IN BLUE: A new Smurf 3D movie will premiere on July 29 with characters Grouchy, Papa and Clumsy Smurf. Source: Supplied   Mitchell Crawley From: The Courier-Mail June 23, 2011 12:01AM EVERY dog supposedly has his day. And so do Smurfs. To correspond with the birthday of its creator, Peyo, this Saturday will mark(…)

Day 1. Arriving at the office of the Courier Mail, I surprisingly find the revolving door isn’t revolving and all other entry points are locked. A security guard eventually opens a door for me and I meet with the other interns (including Harry from class) while our contact is notified. First we attend training which(…)

The wait is over for Rugby League fans with State of Origin kicking off tonight. Around the state Queenslanders will be wearing Maroon to show support for their team. A team aiming to make it a record six series wins in a row. Origin in Queensland is almost a religion. It’s something people from interstate(…)