Monthly Archives: October 2020

Chatswood, NSW: Welcome to the (urban) Jungle

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Topher

The north shore suburb of Chatswood, New South Wales, represents a major mercantile and residential area. To show just how major the district is, the suburb has three shopping centres. Ponder that for a moment: three malls while others nearby … Continue reading →

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‘2020 NRL Finals Series’

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Topher

There are just a few more sleeps to go before the much-awaited NRL (National Rugby League) Grand Final. The championship match marks the culmination of the current league calendar and will see the rising Penrith Panthers square off against the … Continue reading →

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Latest reads

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Topher

Another few weeks have passed; it’s time to collate. I’ll be serving another dose of the usual: three books comprised of two novels and one nonfiction read. Once again, I’ve included two crime novels. The Silent Wife (Slaughter) marks my … Continue reading →

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The northwest nexus: Castle Towers

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Topher

The recent addition of the Northwest (NW) Metro has democratised travel to the region. Castle Hill is one of the main beneficiaries. The eponymous Metro stop sits adjacent to Castle Towers, a large shopping centre that is the Northwest’s drawcard. … Continue reading →

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Cobra Kai (2018-) reviewed: the karatistas

Posted on October 3, 2020 by Topher

A few weeks ago, I finished viewing Cobra Kai. The series, which continues The Karate Kid saga, was the number one show on Netflix at the time. Cobra Kai premiered in 2018 on YouTube. The series sees the return of … Continue reading →

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