This week at Macca, we hear from Bureau of Meteorology technician and all-rounder Jadon Clews

Macquarie Island's Jadon Clews - 1/3 of the BoM contingent and 3/3 of the glue that binds the station together.

Hello, my name is Jadon and I'm the Bureau of Meteorology technician for Macquarie Island - 1/3 of the BoM contingent and 3/3 of the glue that binds this station together.

When I'm not turning things off and on again, I spend my days observing clouds, renovating Hass House, cooking everyone's meals, testing fire systems, keeping the water running and the power on, ensuring lesser expos are safe in the field, counting animals, maintaining trails, fixing plant, whatever a SUP does, building gates, monitoring internet usage and generally leading the station.

I wouldn't call myself a master of all trades, because I wasn't invited to the trades team photo (whatever).

I wouldn't call myself a hero, but you can.

Kind regards,

Macquarie Island Darts Champion - Jadon Clews

Jadon in the field - Macquarie Island 2023.
Green Gorge Hut from the deck - Macquarie Island 2023.
Pretty sky - Macquarie Island 2023.

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