was again named as the Ambassador for
the Great Barrier Reef Masters Games to
beheld in 2017.
When he’s not calling race meets, or
promoting the unbridled sporting talent of
the Far North, you will more than likely find
him golfing or fishing or eating his favourite
tomato-based meals.
“As a kid growing up, my parents had a
great veggie garden. I’d pick tomatoes
straight from the vine and eat them like
apples. I still do it. Perhaps that’s what
turned my hair red!” he laughs.
up here.” Bluey says, again with that air of
mischief resonating through his words.
“I love discovering all the different places I
haven’t yet been to. I love finding a quirky
old pub, or an amazing cafe in a surprise
location. Like the Almaden Hotel or the
Garradunga Hotel, or even Off The Rails
cafe in South Johnstone, or the Cow Bay
Hotels. There’s heaps of them. It’s great
fun, filled with great people.”
Bluey’s race calling takes him to race
meetings all over the region - but he
doesn’t see this as a chore.
With such an event-filled career, including
early morning radio announcing six days
a week, race calling at any of the eleven
regional clubs, editor of the BlueyKnows.
com website, and being the presenter of the
weekend racing review on WinTV each Friday
night, I wonder how he finds the stamina.
“Travelling to the meets is half the fun! You
never know what’s around the next bend
“Well, here’s a little known fact about me,”
Bluey hunches over his coffee. “Whenever
possible, I will sneak a little nap in the
afternoons - especially after a hot day! I
love my naps!” Perfect! Who doesn’t love
an afternoon siesta!
“Looking into the crystal ball, I guess my
future involves a lot of race calling, radio
and promotion of local sport. Actually, I
wouldn’t change a thing! So, if my health
holds out for the next twenty years, I’m
happy to continue as I am now. After
that, I’ll pass on the microphone and will
continue to explore Far North Queensland.”
I ask Bluey what his secret to happiness is.
“Live a simple, happy, content lifestyle and
enjoy what you do. I believe that is the key
to a happy life. Oh, and treat life as if it is
one big holiday.”
“Happiness is infectious, and I’m very
happy to be infected!”
WORDS: Jules Steer
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