John Burfitt

Sydney

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Journalist, editor, author, teacher, traveller, renovator. Can be found most weekends either at an airport or in any aisle of Bunnings.

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A glimpse at Bert Newton's career through the years

1 week ago | nowtolove.com.au | John Burfitt

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This magical forest in the Blue Mountains only comes alive after dark

2 months ago | maitlandmercury.com.au | John Burfitt

The Nocturnal light show. Picture: Gary P Hayes PhotographyAs a boy, I fell in love with Katoomba, in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney, for all its beauty, grandeur and wonderment. But it was the Scenic Railway, which rocketed down the side of a cliff deep into the valley below, that always held a special place.
This magical forest in the Blue Mountains only comes alive after dark

2 months ago | canberratimes.com.au | John Burfitt

The show turns a valley floor into an enchanted forest. The Nocturnal light show. Picture: Gary P Hayes PhotographyBy John BurfittUpdated April 11 2025 - 12:47pm, first published 1:00pmAs a boy, I fell in love with Katoomba, in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney, for all its beauty, grandeur and wonderment. But it was the Scenic Railway, which rocketed down the side of a cliff deep into the valley below, that always held a special place.
Cathay Pacific joins Singapore Airlines, Scoot in banning power bank use on flights: 'Set the plane on fire'

Mar 29, 2025 | nz.news.yahoo.com | John Burfitt

A new safety crackdown is shaking up air travel, with major worldwide carriers slapping bans on power banks in the wake of the fireball incident involving a South Korean airline in January. The dramatic shift comes after a portable power bank was blamed for an inferno that engulfed an Air Busan plane in South Korea before takeoff on January 28. Now, airlines across Asia are implementing new laws to prevent another disaster.
Major airline joins race to ban popular item amid widespread crackdown: 'Suck it up'

Mar 29, 2025 | flipboard.com | John Burfitt

1 day ago“This power station gave us peace of mind during some very tough times, and I highly recommend it for anyone needing a reliable backup power source.” According to one reviewer, here’s “The backup battery to replace all backup batteries”: Anker’s 60,000mAh portable power bank and backup generator. It …
Cabin baggage challenge: How I flew to Europe with just my carry-on

Feb 14, 2025 | stockhead.com.au | John Burfitt

This sceptical traveller had a change of heart after discovering the simple ease of travelling only with cabin baggage on a recent trip to Europe. But there’s a trick … I might be late to the party, but I now completely get why an increasing number of travellers fly only with cabin baggage. I thought this was only good for a weekend away, but as this recent two week adventure across the world proved, it can work anywhere.
Real estate agent reveals 'sad' rental inspection habit: '30 per cent do this'

Jan 24, 2025 | nz.news.yahoo.com | John Burfitt

A prominent Australian real estate agent has lifted the lid on what it's really like going into the homes of renters to conduct rental inspections — highlighting exactly what red flags property managers are keeping an eye out for as well tenant habits that are 'no big deal'. After 32 years in the industry, senior principal of Planet Properties, Rosalie Gordon admitted 99 per cent of the time the tenants she's worked with do a great job of keeping their homes in order.
Step into the sky: A fresh way to experience London's historic Tower Bridge

Dec 4, 2024 | exploretravel.com.au | John Burfitt

Until recently, my favourite travel anecdote involving London's Tower Bridge had been riding across it years ago on an open-top bus, and my friend's hat flying off her head in the breeze and landing on the roadway. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue reading All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other in your areaGlass Floors of Tower Bridge.
$3 mistake too many Aussies make when shopping at Bunnings

Nov 30, 2024 | au.lifestyle.yahoo.com | John Burfitt

An Aussie renovator prides herself on completing ambitious projects on tiny budgets, but there's one area where she never goes for the cheaper option.
Berlin unbound: A new look at the city that never stops changing

Nov 14, 2024 | exploretravel.com.au | John Burfitt

Berlin is the city that, probably more than any other, taught me about dealing with history. Not just while studying it at high school and university, but also as a tourist on my first visit.

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