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C what I mean
Senior executives require the five Cs: clarity, concision, completeness, courtesy and courage.
George – a poem by Graham Croker
He was the last of the three-board men, With a Plumb in the upper air; No chainsaws snarled back then, Just a blade that would split a hair.
Opinion | Join the joust with jargon
A leading global accounting firm describes itself in this way.
Opinion | All about prepositions
It’s time for an about-turn on prepositions. Anyone else taught the “circle and dot trick”?
Rockumentary is a roll call of great songs, from Dylan to Nick Cave
A dynamic music stage show alludes to angry old men, but it is really a touching new tribute, because at one time the subjects were sensitive young songwriters.
Rumble in the usage jungle
In the same week the world’s last male northern white rhino, Sudan, was euthanased in his Kenyan conservancy, ABC Radio National’s Tiger Webb took us through the usage dilemma of “less” and “fewer”. It’s a jungle out there when it comes to grammar. Tiger offered the...
Opinion | Punctuation is offally important
The importance of correct punctuation cannot be overstated.
Opinion | Book in father’s day
It was a happy old year for me, especially in the lead-up to Christmas when I spent some time with a 90-year-old aunt.
Opinion | It’s time for a spell
The Walkley Awards for Excellence in Journalism are presented annually in Australia to recognise and reward excellence in the craft.
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Darrell Croker
Extensive career in mainstream national and regional newspapers.
Highly experienced editor and writer with strong networks across media, government, and corporate sectors.
Understands the value of clear, accurate and concise communication, especially when conveying detailed information.
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