John Lennon’s life spirit could drive new hope for youth in regional Australia

Colin Bettles
Updated August 15 2017 - 8:09pm, first published 4:59pm
WA Labor Senator Glenn Sterle (centre) with legendary Australian music promoters Mark Pope (left) and Michael Chugg, in Canberra this week to hold talks on gaining support to bring the John Lennon Educational Bus Tour to Australia.
WA Labor Senator Glenn Sterle (centre) with legendary Australian music promoters Mark Pope (left) and Michael Chugg, in Canberra this week to hold talks on gaining support to bring the John Lennon Educational Bus Tour to Australia.

IMAGINE a big blue bus touring schools in regional and remote areas of Australia carrying an indefatigable spirit of hope, capable of sparking fires through the magic of music or film and other artistic endeavours, to change the lives of underprivileged youth; especially those in indigenous communities.

Colin Bettles

Colin Bettles

Canberra Bureau Chief

Has been the Canberra Bureau Chief for Fairfax Agricultural Media since 2010 - survived the hung parliament - former media manager at Western Australian Cricket Association now covering national agricultural and rural issues in federal politics.

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