Author: Craig Hill

Social Justice Campaigner, Writer, Teacher and Business Consultant. Lived in China and USA. Dealing with disability. My articles have been cited in New York Times, BBC, Fox News, Aljazeera, Philippines Star, South China Morning Post, National Interest, news.com.au, Wikipedia and many other international publications. Please consider donating, to support our social justice campaign, by clicking on the "Donations Page" button in the top menu.

On This Day (Australia): In 2006, motor racing champion Peter Brock died in a race in Perth


On 8 September 2006, motor racing champion Peter Brock died in a race in Perth. He was often known as "Peter Perfect", "The King of the Mountain", or simply "Brocky". Peter Geoffrey Brock AM was born on 26 February 1945 at the Epworth Hospital, Richmond, Victoria, the son of Geoff and Ruth Brock (née Laidlay). The family lived in … Continue reading On This Day (Australia): In 2006, motor racing champion Peter Brock died in a race in Perth

On This Day (Australia): In 1996, National Threatened Species Day was first held on the anniversary of the death of the last Thylacine


On 7 September 1996, National Threatened Species Day was observed for the first time. The date was chosen in memory of the last Thylacine (Tasmanian Tiger) in 1936. On 7 September each year, many people stop and reflect on the fact that on that same date in 1936, Australia’s Tasmanian tiger, also known as the … Continue reading On This Day (Australia): In 1996, National Threatened Species Day was first held on the anniversary of the death of the last Thylacine

On This Day (Australia): In 1990, the Royal Australian Navy commenced contributions to Operation Damask in the 1991 Gulf War


On 6 September 1990, the Royal Australian Navy commenced contributions to Operation Damask in the 1991 Gulf War. This was part of a larger international task force that was already underway. On 18 July 1990, following a build-up of diplomatic tension, the President of Iraq, Saddam Hussein, charged that neighbouring Kuwait had been stealing Iraq’s … Continue reading On This Day (Australia): In 1990, the Royal Australian Navy commenced contributions to Operation Damask in the 1991 Gulf War

On This Day In Australia: In 1994, politician John Newman was murdered outside his Cabramatta home


On 5 September 1994, politician John Newman (pictured right) was murdered outside his Cabramatta home. Newman's death has been described by the media as Australia's first political assassination. John Paul Newman was an Australian politician who served as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 1986 until his death. He was 47 when he … Continue reading On This Day In Australia: In 1994, politician John Newman was murdered outside his Cabramatta home

On This Day In Australia: In 2006, Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter, died after being stung by a stingray


Steve Irwin On 4 September 2006, Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter, died after being stung by a stingray off the coast of Port Douglas, Queensland. Stephen Robert Irwin was born on 22 February1962 in Essendon, Victoria, Australia. He was an Australian wildlife conservationist, television personality, and educator who achieved worldwide fame as the exuberant host … Continue reading On This Day In Australia: In 2006, Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter, died after being stung by a stingray

On This Day In Australia: In 1901, the Flag of Australia and Australian Red Ensign were adopted by the Government of Australia as official flags


Australian Flag On 3 September 1901. the Flag of Australia and Australian Red Ensign were adopted by the Government of Australia as official flags, following a national design competition. The flag was first flown from the Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne. Australia′s first ′Federal′ flag was chosen from a national flag competition held in 1901. Initially … Continue reading On This Day In Australia: In 1901, the Flag of Australia and Australian Red Ensign were adopted by the Government of Australia as official flags

On This Day In Australia: In 1984, seven people were shot dead in bikie shootout in the Sydney suburb of Milperra


On 2 September 1984, seven people were shot dead in a shootout between rival bikie gangs the Bandidos and Comancheros in the Sydney suburb of Milperra. The Milperra Massacre, Milperra bikie shoot-out or Father's Day Massacre was a firearm battle between rival motorcycle gang members on 2 September (Father's Day in Australia) 1984, in Milperra, a south-western suburb of Sydney, New South Wales. The … Continue reading On This Day In Australia: In 1984, seven people were shot dead in bikie shootout in the Sydney suburb of Milperra

On This Day In Australia: In 1951, the ANZUS Treaty between Australia, New Zealand and the United States was signed


On 1 September 1951, the ANZUS Treaty between Australia, New Zealand and the United States was signed in San Francisco. The Australia, New Zealand, United States Security Treaty (ANZUS or ANZUS Treaty) is a collective security non-binding agreement between Australia and New Zealand and, separately, Australia and the United States, to co-operate on military matters in the Pacific Ocean region, although today the treaty is taken to relate … Continue reading On This Day In Australia: In 1951, the ANZUS Treaty between Australia, New Zealand and the United States was signed

A brief history of LNP lies


. The LNP would have you believe that society will collapse if The Voice to Parliament succeeds, but it's just another in a long list of scare campaigns they have run using the same tired old message of hate and division. In 1993, when Paul Keating introduced Native Title, the LNP started screaming that it … Continue reading A brief history of LNP lies

The mystery of Bruce Lehrmann


. We hear a lot in the media about Bruce Lehrmann, but very little is known about him. While every minute detail of his alleged victim, Brittany Higgins, has been scrutinised in great detail in the media, not much is discussed about Lehrmann. Before he rose to prominence as an alleged rapist, nobody had ever … Continue reading The mystery of Bruce Lehrmann

The 71 Most Amazing Innovations of All Time


Innovation is a critical component of human progress, driving economic growth, improving quality of life, and advancing social and environmental goals. It refers to the process of developing new ideas, products, services, and technologies that meet current and future needs and challenges. This video from Bill Gates chronicles the 71 most amazing innovations of all … Continue reading The 71 Most Amazing Innovations of All Time

Pictures from the past: aged 57


This is from 2018, exercising at home in Brisbane, Australia.

10 August in Australian History


Here are some of the events that happened on this day in Australian history. Please feel free to add others that you know of in the comments section. 1853 – A Jubilee Festival was held in Hobart (flag pictured) to mark the cessation of convict transportation to the colony (read the full story here). 1885 … Continue reading 10 August in Australian History

Pictures from the past: aged 46 (with video)


This is from 2007, swimming with dolphins at Sea Life Park, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. https://videopress.com/v/OurbbHzi?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true

9 August in Australian History


Here are some of the events that happened on this day in Australian history. Please feel free to add others that you know of in the comments section. 1915 – Alexander Burton died at Lone Pine, Gallipoli, Turkey. He was awarded the Victoria Cross. 1942 – HMAS Canberra (pictured) is sunk in the Battle of … Continue reading 9 August in Australian History

How to plan your business management succession


Planning for management succession is critical for the long-term success and sustainability of any organisation. A well-executed succession plan can help ensure that the company continues to thrive, even when key leaders retire, leave the company, or are promoted. https://advanceinstitute.com.au/2023/08/08/how-to-plan-your-business-management-succession-2/

Pictures from the past: aged 49


This is from 2010 in the Scream House at Madame Tussauds, Hong Kong

8 August in Australian History


Here are some of the events that happened on this day in Australian history. Please feel free to add others that you know of in the comments section. 1895 – The steamship SS Catterthun (pictured) strikes Seal Rocks, New South Wales, and founders, killing 55 persons (read the full story here). 1914 – Enlistment for … Continue reading 8 August in Australian History

Pictures from the past: aged 42


This is from 2003 in my office at No. 1 High School, Jiangdu, China.

Corporate Training


Advance Institute of Business offers five levels of corporate training for businesses, to help individuals build business and language skills. These are designed to develop future managers and to prepare the organisation for leadership succession up to the top level. Each corporate training level is divided into 12 weekly training sessions, each of 2-3 hours … Continue reading Corporate Training

7 August in Australian History


Here are some of the events that happened on this day in Australian history. Please feel free to add others that you know of in the comments section. 1892 – Sir Arthur Coles, businessman and philanthropist is born. 1946 – The Overseas Telecommunications Commission (OTC) is established. 1975 – David Hicks (pictured), a prisoner of … Continue reading 7 August in Australian History

Pictures from the past: aged 49


This is from 2010 (6 August) in Tangshan, China. I walked out of the pub at 3am, and a monkey ran up my body and sat on my head.

How to achieve sustainability in business


Sustainability has become a hot topic in recent years, and for good reason. With increasing awareness of climate change, resource depletion, and social inequality, it’s more important than ever for businesses to adopt sustainable practices that reduce their impact on the environment and society. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of sustainability … Continue reading How to achieve sustainability in business

Pictures from the past: aged 49


This is from 2010 - inside Olympic Stadium, Beijing, China (the statue is Juan Antonio Samaranch).

6 August in Australian History


Here are some of the events that happened on this day in Australian history. Please feel free to add others that you know of in the comments section. 1915 – The Battle of Lone Pine (pictured) begins on Gallipoli, seven Australians are awarded the Victoria Crosses for this battle (read the full story here). 1919 … Continue reading 6 August in Australian History