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Associate Editor, Sydney Morning Herald

John Huxley is a columnist.

From the Archives, 1996: Clinton says thanks to 'a remarkable nation'

From the Archives, 1996: Clinton says thanks to 'a remarkable nation'

On November 19, 1996, US President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary landed in Sydney. In his address at Lady Macquarie's Chair, Clinton thanked this "remarkable community".

  • by John Huxley
From the Archives, 1988: Fastest man on earth a drug cheat

From the Archives, 1988: Fastest man on earth a drug cheat

On this day in 1988, Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson won the 100m final at the Seoul Olympics. Three days later he tested positive to a banned performance-enhancing drug and was disqualified.

  • by John Huxley
From the Archives, 2006: Australia's historic World Cup win over Japan

From the Archives, 2006: Australia's historic World Cup win over Japan

On June 12, 2006, Tim Cahill scored Australia's first ever goal at the FIFA World Cup finals, in a thrilling come from behind victory over Japan.

  • by John Huxley
Rutland, England: The smallest county in England

Rutland, England: The smallest county in England

The smallest county in England is home to a quirky history.

  • by John Huxley
Majestic Princess cruise, Australia-New Zealand: A Michelin-starred chef, luxurious spa and millions of other reasons to cruise

Majestic Princess cruise, Australia-New Zealand: A Michelin-starred chef, luxurious spa and millions of other reasons to cruise

Whether it's a soothing massage in the Lotus spa or dining on dining in fine style, you'll find your niche aboard the Majestic Princess.

  • by John Huxley
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Cruise New Zealand: See Great Barrier Island's dark sky sanctuary and Maori culture

Cruise New Zealand: See Great Barrier Island's dark sky sanctuary and Maori culture

An incomparable heavenly vista, geysers and the Hobbit's "movie habitat" await on a cruise that lets the locals tell you their stories.

  • by John Huxley
Travel in Guatemala: The one rare thing worth seeing in Central America's most diverse country

Travel in Guatemala: The one rare thing worth seeing in Central America's most diverse country

We have flown 27 hours to this country to see just one thing: it's big, very rare and slightly comical.

  • by John Huxley
On board The Ghan: Travelling Adelaide to Darwin on a luxury train

On board The Ghan: Travelling Adelaide to Darwin on a luxury train

It's a rail trip that traverses not only the width of a nation, but a chunk of its history and culture.

  • by John Huxley
Flores, Indonesia: Sacred sites, stunning natural bounty and dragons too

Flores, Indonesia: Sacred sites, stunning natural bounty and dragons too

The island of Flores, named by early European visitors for the abundance of flamboyant, red flowers found on local trees, offers so much more than a fascinating history.

  • by John Huxley
Dudley Black Country Living Museum: Living England's history

Dudley Black Country Living Museum: Living England's history

The Black Country is a place like no other; a seemingly unlovable place that gained its name in the mid-19th century for its dirty industries, its coal, its grime, its smoke.

  • by John Huxley