Soldier takes 110 year-old Bible ‘heirloom’ into battle
It’s ANZAC Day in Australia — a day that commemorates the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. It is also an opportunity for the nation to remember those who have fought and lost their lives in major conflicts around the world. For many ANZACs, carrying a Bible […]
Brisbane man wins $87,500 in Melbourne Cup win
Watch the exact moment as Brisbane government worker, Adam Robertson, won $87,500 by picking the winning horse for the 2011 Melbourne Cup when he placed a $10,000 bet he won in a lead-up competition run by the radio station, TripleM. The condition of the prize money was that he bet on a horse he believed […]
New Zealand anti drink-driving campaign hits the mark
It seems the New Zealand Transport Agency’s latest anti drink-driving campaign produced by Clemenger BBDO Wellington has hit the mark with well over five million views in seven days. The ad was directed by Steve Ayson at The Sweet Shop.
Innovation plus ‘Practical Creativity’ a must in the Workplace
JournoNews chats with Chris Griffiths, CEO of ThinkBuzan and author of ‘GRASP The Solution’, a refreshingly pragmatic approach to making decisions and solving problems creatively. What prompted you to write ‘GRASP The Solution’? Essentially, it was a lifelong study into modern brain based strategies that, bit by bit, led to my desire to write the […]
Skate Big Air with Adam Taylor
GoPro’s wearable digital cameras for surfing, motor-sports and helmets is revolutionising the way sporting action is captured! Be memorised by Adam Taylor’s moves through the lens of two GoPro HD HERO® cameras mounted on his helmet and skateboard. This trailer features some of the finest white water from California, Hawaii, and Japan. Slippery When Wet: Shon Bollock from […]
Queensland Reds clinch Super 15 Rugby final
Queensland Reds clinched the Southern Hemisphere’s coveted Super 15 Rugby title in a riveting match to beat New Zealand’s Crusaders 18–13 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Go The Reds!
Google+ introduces a Facebook alternative
The YouTube footage of Google+ suggests a welcome relief from the narcissistic tendency of Facebook, offering greater privacy and discriminate friendship groups. Currently in trial phase, the Google+ project looks promising. It’s sole intention is to enable users to screen their connections and place boundaries around intimate aspects they share online. For example, compared to […]
Andrew Shedlock talks about ‘Shedders Cricket Academy’
JournoNews caught up with born-and-bred Durbanite and well-known cricket coach, Andrew Shedlock, who runs the highly successful Shedders Cricket Academy in Durban North, KZN, South Africa. The Academy specializes in cricket coaching for all age groups from beginners to Club and even Provincial Players. What does Shedders Cricket Academy do? Shedders Cricket Academy caters for age […]
Jeremy and Kim Barty talk about ‘MyCube4Change’
Jeremy and Kim Barty took time out of their schedule to chat with Journonews about the on-line launch of MyCube4Change. How would you describe MyCube4Change? MC4C is a life-skills tool that helps you change, learn and grow. It is an easy to use framework that can be used in all types of change. The framework […]
Rob’s Woodgrain Bike Frames
For over 40 years, New Zealander, 68 year-old Rob Pollock perfected the art of faux woodgraining, restoring classic cars and vintage hot rods with his fine craftsmanship. Rob learnt the technique during his panel beating (auto body repair) days working in the family business, RJ Pollock & Sons, which he took over from his father. Prompted by […]
