Since I’m getting this question a lot more often I thought I’d write down a few thoughts when people ask about how to transition to a career helping to minimise the impact of climate change. This is off the cuff and there are probably a lot of logical errors. …

I’ve set up a $75,000 matching campaign with Climate 200 and would love for you to join my in supporting independent candidates in Australia! (Note: for Australian residents only) The floods in Queensland and Northern New South Wales in Australia are just the latest impact from our changing climate, with…

It seems like it was just December and I was leaving hotel quarantine at the sub-par Novotel in Homebush. Yet: Here I go again on my own, Quarantine me and I-I will atone Really wish I would have brought my trombone But I’ve made up my mind I’m going to strengthen my…

I spent an amazing month with my mom in Virginia in the US, but learned some hard lessons on the trip. Surprised to leave Australia Last year, I traveled to the US to move my mom into a new living situation after a bad fall. In April of this year, Mom fell again, but…

July 2nd, 2021, a day which will live in annoyancy, I slipped on a slightly sloped wet boulder along the Kangaroo Creek trail in Royal National Park. From that brief moment of clumsiness, I would struggle to walk normally for six weeks. Trigger warning: If you have issues reading a…

Before you think you’re getting a juicy story about BJR and hallucinogenic fungi, guess again. But it’s still pretty mind-altering. My job at Grok is essentially also the main perk of the job — I get to spend time with incredible founders, and learn about the amazing things they are…

My fourth visit to my favourite part of Australia did not disappoint. As always, Tasmania delivers an escape from the claustrophobia of Sydney, and a chance to experience a little bit of wilderness. Over eight days we had five long bush walks and more dramatic scenery to the point where…

Having recent first-hand experience with the quality of the New South Wales Police force, I needed faith that somewhere in the world, good police work was being done, or at least was being attempted, or was at least was entertaining. Given our global fascination with crime, it’s no surprise that…

For those of you new to “The Coaster”, it’s my approach to New Year’s Resolutions. Usually I try to gather a group of people and get them to set goals outside their comfort zone, but social distancing and Zoom fatigue meant that Leigh and I set them together. For more…