Meet Our Contributors

Caroline Baum is a journalist, author and the ambassador for the Older Womens’ Network (OWN) in NSW. She lives in the Northern Illawarra.

Ben Wollen is the director of Wollen Architecture, an architecture studio with a focus on sustainable design.

“Only build what you need to” is one of his driving mantras. When he’s not working, Ben’s enjoying the natural wonders of the Illawarra escarpment with his wife and kids.

Dr Victoria Beyer graduated from the University of Sydney’s Graduate Medical Program in 2012. She has a Diploma of Child Health and a Family Planning Certificate in sexual and reproductive health. Her areas of interest include paediatrics, women’s health and antenatal care. Victoria is a GP at Bulli Medical Practice.

Duncan Leadbitter is a director of fisheries and natural resource consulting company, Fish Matter, which advises industry, government and NGOs on the sustainable use of fish. Most of Duncan’s work is in based in Asia. He is a Visiting Fellow at the Australian Centre for Ocean Resources and Security at UOW. A keen scuba diver, snorkeller, spearfisherman and photographer, Duncan lives in Stanwell Park.

Brian Kelly first stepped into the Illawarra Mercury office as the new kid from Thirroul nearly 40 years ago and is still managing (just) to hold on tight to a career he is grateful has dragged him to the UK (10 years), then Perth and Melbourne before a return to the district in 2008. He deems it a pleasure to get back into grassroots stories, dipping a literal toe in the waters of sea pools and a metaphoric one into local theatre or playing bass in a rock band when possible.

Janice Creenaune is a retired English teacher. A wife and mother of three, she sees the life of a retiree as an evolution, something to be cherished, enjoyed. Janice is a volunteer for PKD Australia and her interests include travel, Letters-to-the Editor SMH, letterpress printing and film study.

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