Snuffling, snorting and scratching

By Warren Nunn He would grab his nose and snuffle; and then he’d snort. After that he would thrust a hand down the front of his trousers and scratch  … seemingly oblivious to his inappropriate behaviour. His hand would stay there for some time … which was...

Rich Parisian lived in poverty to provide for others

By Warren Nunn (updated 11 October 2019) A 19th century Parisian named Nicolas Simonin-Lalleman, who amassed a considerable fortune, lived in abject poverty so that he could help others. More than 160 years ago, a few lines in a newspaper article reveal an...

History tells us journalists … and officials … make mistakes

By Warren Nunn (a journalist who makes mistakes) As a journalist, I pride myself on making sure I get my facts straight. In reality, no matter how hard to I try, I do make mistakes. My mistakes (and there have been many) have often been from lack of attention to...

Do not fret …

By Warren Nunn Fret not.. what does that mean to you? By looking at the meaning of the word, you get the idea that when you fret, you allow something to worry you. Other descriptions suggest annoyance and discontent. You could allow some situation or some person to...

Reflecting on Anzac Day Dawn Service

By Warren Nunn For more than 100 years, Australians have been gathering in multiple locations on Anzac Day,  April 25, to remember those who served our nation. Initially it was to honour those who fell in World War 1, particularly on the beaches of Gallipoli. I joined...

Gordon David (Bunny) Nunn, family man and extraordinary athlete

(First published 8 Jan 2015; updates—21 November 2015, 30 January 2016, 5 April 2016, and 2 September 2022). Bunny Nunn was one of Australia’s leading sportsmen of the 1940s and 50s. He excelled at the highest level and left a lasting legacy.  Born in Ipswich,...