...this zine is brilliant

I was approached by a former colleague, Michael Nguyen-Huyhn, ex-writer for the Under Age, and invited to write for his new zine named Antelope, a quirky youth-oriented publication. I obliged, expecting it to be a poorly constructed mash up of teenage angst and try-hard journalism. Boy was I wrong.

Antelope's pieces are high-quality, the illustrations marvellous and writing of an exceptional standard. The overall feel of the zine is highly impressive and Michael should be uber proud of himself. I'm not speaking so positively because I wrote for it or because I know most of the people involved; no, as a reader I was engrossed and want others to enjoy the zine also.

The first issue of Antelope is available now at Sticky Institute and other stockists of alt-zines. Issue 1 features articles about internet medical diagnosis and what Africa is really like, as well as some creative writing and heck there's even a maze. Please give it a read, it might just surprise you.

...Robert Doyle has his finger in every pie

Robert Doyle is portrayed in several different ways. This is how I perceived him:


http://theunderage.com.au/2013/03/01/doyles-endeavours-for-melbournes-youth/

...you'll be hearing about him sooner or later

Watch out- this kid has big dreams


http://theunderage.com.au/2013/03/01/skliros-strides-onto-book-scene/

...The Under Age is over!

Catherine and I came together and summed up what The Under Age means to us. If you're thinking about applying, stop pondering and start putting together your application.

http://theunderage.com.au/2012/12/21/the-under-age-bringing-opinionated-young-minds-together/

... The Under Age needs a new technology article

A complete guide to the Wii U:


http://theunderage.com.au/2012/12/20/wii-u-will-you-buy-it/

...Scot Gardiner has made me shiver

As unique as the plot line is, I think we can all relate

http://theunderage.com.au/2012/07/16/the-dead-i-know-continues-to-haunt/

...the wait is over!

The results announced and analysed:

http://theunderage.com.au/2012/09/03/why-it-won-2012-cbca-winners-announced/

...news isn't simple

My review of the new textbook, Media Relations: Issues and Strategies

http://theunderage.com.au/2012/11/04/johnstons-lifebuoy-in-uncharted-waters/

...how can the AFL and child labour be so closely related?

My take on the Sherrin debacle:

http://theunderage.com.au/2012/10/15/indian-stitch-up-tip-of-the-iceberg/

...I can't wait to find out the winners from the shortlist!

The final review from the shortlist:

http://theunderage.com.au/2012/08/29/a-golden-book-from-dubosarsky/

...about the Winter Road Trip

I spoke to the gorgeous Brooke Finlay of sister outfit Stonefield and the ever-lovely Brooke Addamo a.k.a. Owl Eyes about their Winter Road Trip tour for The Line campaign.

http://theunderage.com.au/2012/08/12/drawing-the-line-with-stonefield/

http://theunderage.com.au/2012/08/12/drawing-the-line-with-owl-eyes/

...how can a 65 year old man know teenage girls?

Bill Condon, one of Australia's favourite authors, has a new book out. Here's my review.

http://theunderage.com.au/2012/08/06/condon-draws-straight-line-to-teenage-hearts/

...surely this will be a winner

I can't praise this book highly enough. Check out my review here:

http://theunderage.com.au/2012/07/23/newton-discovers-secret-to-good-books/

...about the Olympics!

With two convincing opening wins under their belts, maybe the Aussies are a chance for gold at London! Or maybe not, America is in a league of their own...

http://theunderage.com.au/2012/06/25/australia-farewells-olympic-basketballers/

...am I being too damning?

Not the book for me, but maybe for you:

http://theunderage.com.au/2012/06/13/ship-kings-sink-to-bottom-of-best-books/

...how hard is it to write 400 words in an hour or so?

After reading English journalist Simon Barnes' book The Meaning of Sport, Barnes simply stated how he writes match reports, between 400 and 800 words in length, during the game. He pre-empts the result of the game and predicts the turning points of the games as they happen. I tried to write under these conditions, here's the result:

http://theunderage.com.au/2012/06/12/tenacious-dees-show-spark/

...laughter from the printed word is awesome

More than a few giggles escaped from my mouth when reading this book. A definite recommendation.

http://theunderage.com.au/2012/05/14/bauer-shoots-goals-with-hoops-of-steel/

...crazy pop stars are all the rage

Unbelievable! Imagine women from generations past meeting this wacky superstar.

http://theunderage.com.au/2012/04/15/boob-signing-with-nicki-minaj/

...about my neighbours a few hundred kilometres away

I was so proud to break this story three minutes before the Herald Sun!

http://theunderage.com.au/2012/04/12/indonesian-earthquake-sends-locals-into-panic/

...how lucky I am to play netball in this day and age

Netball has come a long way from being women's basketball. I wrote about the role of the media in this up and coming sport:

http://theunderage.com.au/2012/04/02/bright-future-for-australian-netball/