John Manning

Jul 26, 2024 | abc.net.au | Joel Spreadborough |John Manning

How do you go from being a high school track star, to one of Australia’s most decorated Olympians? Susie O’Neill went from the running record books at Lourdes Hill College in Brisbane, to the top of the Olympic Dais and beyond, earning herself the nickname ‘Madame Butterfly.’ Hear her story, on the Saturday Draft. Susie O'Neill is an Australian former competitive swimmer and Olympic gold medallist.

Jan 26, 2024 | thegreatoutdoorsmag.com | John Manning

The Arrow 30 pack is a budget friendly backpack which easily held my gear (waterproof, mid-layer, lunch box, two-person survival shelter) with room to spare, and is a reasonably comfortable carry. Zipped side pockets comfortably swallowed my litre-Nalgene bottle and map case, while the well-sized single lid pocket accommodated accessories such as whistle and compass, beanie, gloves, neck scarf and more. A tough traditional pack, well-made from robust fabric, that should serve for many years.

Apr 12, 2023 | abc.net.au | John Manning

Are you an 'er', an 'ese', an 'an', an 'ee', an 'ian' or an 'ish'? There are so many different suffixes to describe the place you come from. Professor Roly Sussex breaks down the complexities of demonyms. Broadcast 22h ago22 hours agoThu 13 Apr 2023 at 3:30amBrisbane, English, Languages