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Turning trauma into a life of fighting against injustice
Joshua Creamer has come a long way since a childhood filled with trauma. The welcoming look on his face hides it, but the Waanyi and...
Oct 19, 20204 min read


‘I was in shock’: Mum’s cancer fight
Colette Haymes’ life changed dramatically at the age of 40, when she came across a lump while breastfeeding. She was diagnosed with a...
Oct 13, 20203 min read


Be right, not first: Journalism integrity remains the key
Gemima Cody. Picture supplied The future of journalism is secure because people will always need credible information, senior journalists...
Oct 12, 20202 min read


Picture this: Stepping out the door after 149 days of home-schooling
Our family has spent 149 days at home so far this year, with just eight weeks at school. Today, the school age residents are being...
Oct 12, 20202 min read


TikTok: The Rise of #ArmourBae
One day in early May, Melburnian Jacob Turner put on a suit of armour and filmed a seven second TikTok video to an audio track. He asked...
Oct 9, 20204 min read


Passion and practice: the path to music journalism
Poppy Reid. Picture by Stewart Munro What drove your interest in becoming a journalist? I think I have always had quite an inquisitive...
Oct 9, 20202 min read


‘I got a tip on Dustin Martin ….’ All in a day’s work for an AFL reporter
When did you realise that sports journalism was for you? In Year 8 or 9, when I realised my footy talents wouldn’t quite cut it, I...
Oct 7, 20202 min read


A dad and his dog: One day in lockdown
For a busy carpenter like Nick Centrone, sitting at home during the long, drawn out days of lockdown is nothing short of boring. He’s...
Oct 5, 20202 min read


A voice for those not heard: becoming an LGBTQ+ role model
“I was tagged as being gay before I knew I was … because of a completely innocent action in grade 7.” It was a chilly mid-1980s morning...
Oct 1, 20203 min read


A lockdown disaster: the struggle to help victims of domestic violence
“The impacts of [coronavirus] have been incredibly negative for many people … especially behind closed doors,” says domestic violence...
Sep 30, 20203 min read


For better or worse: A pandemic predicament
“We were really reminded of the purpose of marriage – we love each other and we want to be together.” For Louise Goswell, that meant...
Sep 29, 20203 min read


Diversity moves in: queer players stake a claim in gamer territory
In this post-apocalyptic PS4 game, when hero Ellie battles through the cycle of revenge, she is supported by her girlfriend, Dina. The...
Sep 21, 20203 min read
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