Being Sylvia Broderick: Ordinary people doing extraordinary things
BELIEVE it or not, there are some people in Moree who wouldn’t know a backward-loop cast-on from a chain-edge cast-off, but there’s one lady only too happy to help. Seamstress and textiles specialist Sylvia Broderick is one of Moree’s hidden treasures, and not just for her inherent knowledge of fabrics, patterns and sewing accessories, either.
Being Ronny Clissold: Ordinary people doing extraordinary things
HE’S 79 years of age, can straddle a bike faster than nephews Gary and Shane Sutton, and trains kids to run – and trains them to run fast. Seasoned long-distance runner and trainer, Ronny Clissold, has a stable of young athletes on the rise. The impressive 15-strong roster, affectionately known as Ronny’s Runners, includes 10-year-old
Being Darryl Brady: Ordinary people doing extraordinary things
There aren’t enough hours in a day for Darryl Brady. At 71, Moree’s best-loved volunteer, larrikin and all-round good bloke should be slowing down and taking his lot in life a little easier, but he’s never been busier. Darryl is an active volunteer firefighter with NSW Rural Fire Service, Moree RSL sub-branch committeeman and a
Being Casey Ryan: Ordinary people doing extraordinary things
GOING to work every day is an absolute pleasure for Lifehouse Moree team leader, Casey Ryan – there are too many nice stories and good outcomes for a day at the office to be anything else. As Lifehouse Op-Shop manager, Casey’s workload – for want of a better word – covers many aspects of community
Being Luke Mitchell: Ordinary people doing extraordinary things
FOR a bloke who freely admits to not being much of a reader, Luke Mitchell sure likes his books. The 63-year-old retired stockman has for the past six years travelled the outback, collecting unwanted books with the sole purpose of giving them away. Mr Mitchell worked across central and Western Australia most of his life.
Being Colin Rice: Ordinary people doing extraordinary things
It’s hard to picture a boxing coach sketching landscapes or painting portraits, but that pretty much sums up Colin Rice, known universally as “Chalky”. This Moree coach and mentor has an artistic side, some say a soft side. Chalky’s been painting, sketching and creating artworks for years. He’s a craftsman who works with two types
