I founded Swellnet in Adelaide in 2002, having begun exploring surf forecast techniques whilst studying meteorology at Flinders University in 1999.Since that time I have built Swellnet into one of the world’s leading surf websites. We are privileged to employ a small team of talented people who are equally passionate about the work we do. Swellnet owns and operates the best surfcam network in Australia, boasts Australia’s only national network of daily surf reporters, and its… Show more I founded Swellnet in Adelaide in 2002, having begun exploring surf forecast techniques whilst studying meteorology at Flinders University in 1999.Since that time I have built Swellnet into one of the world’s leading surf websites. We are privileged to employ a small team of talented people who are equally passionate about the work we do. Swellnet owns and operates the best surfcam network in Australia, boasts Australia’s only national network of daily surf reporters, and its surf forecasters are the most highly regarded in the country. We also produce thoughtful, engaging editorial right across the surfing sphere, and syndicate surf content to a wide variety of clients across digital, print, radio and television.The technology, media and surf industry landscapes have changed enormously since I began Swellnet over twenty-one years ago, and I'm very excited about the path ahead.https://www.swellnet.com/ Show less

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My surf meteorological expertise was expanded into an on-screen character as Surf Forecaster for the ‘Storm Surfers’ film series with Tom Carroll and Ross Clarke-Jones.Between 2006 and 2012 we produced one documentary for Red Bull, two documentaries for Discovery Channel, a four-part series for US television followed by a full length, cinematic 3D feature film (’Storm Surfers 3D’) for global release.Storm Surfers 3D won an AACTA Award (Best Feature Length Documentary), an… Show more My surf meteorological expertise was expanded into an on-screen character as Surf Forecaster for the ‘Storm Surfers’ film series with Tom Carroll and Ross Clarke-Jones.Between 2006 and 2012 we produced one documentary for Red Bull, two documentaries for Discovery Channel, a four-part series for US television followed by a full length, cinematic 3D feature film (’Storm Surfers 3D’) for global release.Storm Surfers 3D won an AACTA Award (Best Feature Length Documentary), an International 3D Society Award (Best 3D documentary), and was Runner Up at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival.http://www.stormsurfers.com.au/cast-crew/ Show less

Drummer in Sydney-based instrumental/post-rock band Grün.Press for 'Manyana' (Birdsrobe 2017)“Spectacular and unnerving instrumental post-rock played by a band at the peak of their abilities” - Delusions Of Adequacy“Sydney outfit Grün went and made something really special. Mastery. Beautiful. Crushing” - My Indie Australia“Grün have created a worthy addition to a growing catalogue of world-class instrumental rock” - Echoes And DustListen to Grün's latest… Show more Drummer in Sydney-based instrumental/post-rock band Grün.Press for 'Manyana' (Birdsrobe 2017)“Spectacular and unnerving instrumental post-rock played by a band at the peak of their abilities” - Delusions Of Adequacy“Sydney outfit Grün went and made something really special. Mastery. Beautiful. Crushing” - My Indie Australia“Grün have created a worthy addition to a growing catalogue of world-class instrumental rock” - Echoes And DustListen to Grün's latest album 'Manyana' here:Bandcamp: https://grun.bandcamp.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4R6ueRetLdWVnlq8VKRekv Show less

Diplomat formed in Adelaide in 1994, initially playing as three-piece 'Rash' for several years and releasing a bunch of EPs, before acquiring a second guitarist and renaming under the new moniker.Diplomat's debut album 'Welcome Departure' (2000) opened the band to a wider audience, playing gigs around Australia with Swervedriver, McLusky and others. Diplomat released an EP 'The Divine and the Impure' in 2003, but my interstate relocation that year resulted in only sporadic gigs… Show more Diplomat formed in Adelaide in 1994, initially playing as three-piece 'Rash' for several years and releasing a bunch of EPs, before acquiring a second guitarist and renaming under the new moniker.Diplomat's debut album 'Welcome Departure' (2000) opened the band to a wider audience, playing gigs around Australia with Swervedriver, McLusky and others. Diplomat released an EP 'The Divine and the Impure' in 2003, but my interstate relocation that year resulted in only sporadic gigs for the following fourteen (!) years. Diplomat finally delivered a new four-track spilt LP (also released digitally) in 2017 'Nebraska'.Listen to Diplomat's latest release 'Nebraska' here:Bandcamp: https://diplomat.bandcamp.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3sNIWqoLbHlAOxpagFQZ9A Show less