Tag: Profile
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Michael Delahaye: A Life of Curiosity
Michael Delahaye, journalist and former BBC correspondent, reflects on his 56-year career in international news and storytelling.
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2026 South Australian Citizen of the Year: How Andrew Plastow used self-discovery to challenge conventional schooling
Andrew Plastow won the South Australian Citizen of the Year Award in 2026 for challenging conventional teaching through the school he founded, Ngutu College. But how did he get here, and how did his experiences shape his passion for education and vision for Ngutu?
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Boats, bikies and backbenchers — Tung Ngo reflects on his journey to parliament
Tung Ngo has been a member of South Australia’s Legislative Council for over ten years. Before this, he spent his time sleepwalking, battling real pirates, challenging racism, and, at 22, becoming the first Vietnamese-born person to be elected to local government in Australia.
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Jen Willis on facing mortality at Mount Everest
MS advocate Jen Willis knows from experience that anything can go wrong on Mount Everest. But now — almost three years later — her appetite for experience is stronger than ever and ready for her second attempt at the summit.
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From Australia to Tokyo: Sai’s path to personal tours
Japanese international business student Sai Endo is changing the face of tourism with warm welcomes and big smiles — exactly what he received on his exchange to Australia.
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“I want to give people hope”: Verity Cooper is the ‘Teal’ independent tackling Sturt
Dr Verity Cooper is taking on the most marginal seat in South Australia as a ‘teal’ independent backed by Climate 200 and community group Independent for Sturt. She’s in it to win it on a platform of integrity in politics, better climate protections, and making Australia fairer.