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A Matter of Conscience

Details: Published on Tuesday, 28 April 2020 11:25

Doctor James Sanders, a molecular scientist, has developed a revolutionary medication which relieves the crippling pain and disability caused by Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Foreseeing enormous profits to be made, the head of a large pharmaceutical company pressures James to hasten the release of the ‘wonder drug’, before the secret manipulation process is leaked and competitors can duplicate his research.

Dilemma

Details: Published on Friday, 29 March 2019 11:25

Dilemma:

SOMALIA

Arid. Unforgiving. Its history as turbulent as its people. A land ravaged by nature and depleted by war; a nation exploited by corrupt officials, ruthless warlords, fanatical terrorists and barbaric pirates.

THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS
Pristine. Harsh. A place of fierce loyalties, long memories and bitter rivalries. A country of majestic beauty, towering peaks and mysterious, brooding lochs.

Destiny's Daughter

Details: Published on Wednesday, 28 February 2018 11:25

DESTINY'S DAUGHTER:

The war in the Pacific is drawing to a close. In New Guinea a soldier receives a letter which destroys his hope for the future.

In a drought-ravaged Australian country town the sender receives no reply and assumes he is dead.

Two young people fall in love and plan to marry. But Fate intervenes, the marriage cannot take place.

Mending Michael

Details: Published on Friday, 19 August 2016 02:23

MENDING MICHAEL:

Traumatised by horrific experiences in Vietnam, Michael Johnston is repatriated to Australia and placed in a psychiatric ward. Eventually discharged into an uncaring world, the disenchanted soldier descends into acute depression.

To escape city pressures, Michael finds work on a cattle property. There he is coerced into partnering local girl Sarah to the Annual Ball, but an alcoholic binge causes him to be re-committed.

Loveridge...'and they call this Progress?'

Details: Published on Wednesday, 15 June 2016 11:06

LOVERIDGE... 'and they call this Progress?'

Catastrophic events are convulsing a small country town.

Greedy mining companies, foreign takeovers, corruption in high places, and the contagion of drug dependence devastate its inhabitants.
Vultures are circling, seeking opportunities for exploitation. Jobs are lost, loyalties tested. This dangerous mix results in a young man’s murder.

FEE-JEE, the Cannibal Islands

Details: Published on Saturday, 27 July 2013 00:00

Fee-Jee:

About fifty years ago I spent time in the magical islands of Fiji. During that period I was privileged to meet and talk with many wonderful Fijians, warm, vibrant, welcoming folk, devoted parents and loyal friends, intelligent and possessed of a great sense of fun and humour.

I was intrigued, however, by the apparent contradiction between this carefree, kind and generous nature and the barbarism of their past.

SARDINIA, the Brotherhood of Orso

Details: Published on Monday, 15 July 2013 17:16

Sardinia - the Brotherhood of Orso

SARDINIA,The Brotherhood of Orso:

It is always interesting to observe people’s behaviour, to watch how they react to circumstance, and why? It can be even more intriguing when events unfold in a small, close-knit community.

I have always had a love affair with Italy, its folk, its culture and its history, a country where old traditions continue and reminders of ancient civilizations abound. This is very much the case in Sardinia where superstition and old beliefs still persist, where criminal organizations could easily wield great influence.

Anna's Story - a Tribute to Love

Details: Published on Saturday, 13 July 2013 11:06

ANNA’S STORY - a Tribute to Love:

Life is a wonderful teacher, if one is of a mind to learn. It can be harsh, unforgiving, cruel. It can also be rewarding, inspiring and uplifting. Above all it is a journey we all must make.

We can’t determine our coming to this earth, often we can have little say in the manner and timing of our departure. But, to a certain extent we can choose how we travel along the road.

The Chaos Vortex

Details: Published on Wednesday, 30 November 2011 02:23

The Chaos Vortex

THE CHAOS VORTEX:

None of us exist in isolation. We are all enmeshed in the web of life so that often it is impossible to foresee how far, or in what manner, the effects of our every action will be manifested.

Seemingly unrelated happenings, sometimes remote both in space and time, can cause decisions to be made or initiatives undertaken, the consequences of which appear unpredictable.

Sinclair's Retreat

Details: Published on Tuesday, 18 January 2011 11:01

Sinclair's Retreat

SINCLAIRS RETREAT:

Over a number of marvellous vacations at Berida Manor in the picturesque Southern Highlands of New South Wales, I had the opportunity to observe and meet a variety of interesting people.

It fascinated me to hear their stories, their successes and failures, their triumphs and tragedies, and to speculate on their motives, actions and outcomes.

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BOOK REVIEW

Published in the Southern Highlands News, Wednesday 30^th November, 2011.

‘The Chaos Vortex’ by local author Rob Ennever is a remarkable book. Remarkable in that it can be read and enjoyed at two levels. For those of you who want a gripping, page-turning holiday or travel read with a compelling story-line, this is for you!

From its dramatic opening in riot-torn London the reader is transported back in time to become totally involved with a cast of intriguing characters drawn from vastly different backgrounds.

As their sometimes tragic and often brutal stories develop and circumstances shape destinies, inevitably paths cross and lives collide with disastrous consequences.

And for those who like something thought-provoking, this exciting novel revolves around many of the controversial issues confronting us today. Unbridled greed, media manipulation, drug addiction, social breakdown, civil unrest and mindless violence, all portrayed against the background of a moving love story.