Ben Hawke, Author at Lord Howe Island Signal

School Days

Ben Hawke — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 11:02:40 +0000

The Lord Howe Island Central School is the most remote in NSW. An interview with the new principal, Darren Denmead.

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The Moose Returns

Ben Hawke — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 03:16:09 +0000

Former Wallaby Adrian Skeggs was sent off the island as a wild teenager but has now returned home, older and wiser, with his young son, Cliffy.

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King David

Ben Hawke — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 11:15:00 +0000

Local chef and now coach David Chlumsky has two tennis champions on his hands, despite the isolation of living and training on Lord Howe Island.

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Mountain Man

Ben Hawke — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 02:48:02 +0000

Mt Gower dominates Lord Howe Island, and Jack Shick has its measure. The local guide has completed 2,400 trips.

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Vale Michal K F Tomaszewski

Ben Hawke — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:57:00 +0000

Michal K F Tomaszewski passed away peacefully on July 28. He was a regular visitor to the Island and was the architect for the Lord Howe Island Museum.

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The Trader

Ben Hawke — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 11:08:00 +0000

Providing a vital link to the mainland, the Lord Howe Island Trader unloads every two weeks and the whole community is involved.

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The Signal

Ben Hawke — Thu, 16 May 2024 04:01:12 +0000

Providing news for the island since the 1950s, The Signal is now going digital.

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Coconut Warning

Ben Hawke — Wed, 15 May 2024 10:13:02 +0000

Former ranger and now guide, Dean Hiscox of Lord Howe Environmental Tours, is growing a coconut to prove the increased temperatures affecting the island.

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Lulawai

Ben Hawke — Tue, 14 May 2024 05:48:40 +0000

Is this the end for the Island’s beloved fishing boat, or can the Lulawai remain where she was built?

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Goodbye Friendly: Funeral of John Green

Ben Hawke — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 04:41:25 +0000

A tribute to the remarkable Islander, John Green, who died recently.

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