Firey’s outback marathon challenge
Hallam CFA firefighter Shayne Egan is set to run his fifth marathon for 2019 in aid of raising awareness and funds for Walking Off The War Within – a movement that raises awareness of [...]
NATHAN SHANAHAN SOLDIERS ON
Former soldier Nathan Shanahan has walked four hundred kilometres to raise awareness of mental health issues, particularly within the army. The walk from Mildura to Adelaide ended last weekend, [...]
Ballarat’s suicide crisis; the way forward
For too long suicide has been a social taboo; often swept and the carpet and not discussed. However, there is a growing movement for change in Ballarat. Reporter Olivia Shying explores the issue [...]
Foot soldier departs
WITH determination in his eyes, Mildura firefighter Nathan Shanahan began his 10-day trek to Adelaide yesterday morning, farewelled by friends, family and colleagues. Hard road: One step at a [...]
Walkers unite for PTSD, Nathan Shanahan’s legacy
An army of people determined to shine the light on the nation’s mental health crisis will march around Victoria Park united as one to remember Nathan Shanahan. The army veteran and firefighter [...]
The Man in the Glass
When you get what you want in your struggle for self And the world makes you king for a day, Just go to a mirror and look at yourself And see what that man has to say. It isn’t your father or [...]