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Death by a thousand scratches
Mange is a major problem for the popular Australian marsupial. Here carers and environmentalists discuss the devastating impact it has, and how it can be treated.
Aug 25, 20221 min read


‘Toughness, heart and grit’: UFC champion’s road to the top
“It’s not just about getting to the top – it’s about staying at the top.” Few athletes can say that they reach the pinnacle of their sport. Few become champions, and even fewer stay there. That is not the case for Alexander Volkanovski. Alex Volkanovski is the first Australian-born UFC champion in the history of the promotion – and one of only four men to ever hold the featherweight title. Coming off a win against Brian Ortega – a bout that won the MMA Hour’s “Round of the y
Feb 1, 20221 min read


Review: FWEXFID Roller Skates
Isaac Orchard test drives the summer’s latest fad.
Dec 21, 20211 min read


Review: Home-Grown Lemons
Brigitte Basile extols the virtue of the humble backyard lemon. #videojournalism #review
Dec 21, 20211 min read


Follow your passion: 4 expert tips for starting a podcast
Imagine being able to talk about your passions, concepts, beliefs, and values, all while developing an audience and creating a unique brand for yourself. Swinburne University student Loren Botica, who started the news podcast The Wind Down for the uni publication The Standard , says podcasting taught her skills that have helped with her everyday life. “The more you do it [podcasting], the more confident you get and the easier it is to talk to anyone,” she says. “It’s a good
Sep 10, 20213 min read


Clowning around
They were called Irish O’Reilly and The Mighty Joe. Two former circus performers reunite to speak about their past lives travelling the country and performing under the Big Top. Video by Jordan Iaria.
Dec 8, 20201 min read


COVID-19 sparks wave of innovation
Staring into the void of Melbourne’s stage four lockdown, some local entrepreneurs found the inspiration to reimagine their businesses – and turn 2020 into a winning year. Kate Oxley reports.
Dec 7, 20201 min read


Climate crisis in quarantine
COVID-19, with its disposable masks and bans on KeepCups, brought the fight for the environment to its knees. Meet the entrepreneurs and community leaders who found ways to keep their green hopes alive throughout Victoria’s COVID crisis. Gemma Davidson reports. This video was produced during stage four lockdown in Melbourne. #climatechange #COVID #environment
Dec 1, 20201 min read


World Food Programme ships aid to decimated Beirut port
The UN’s WFP brings mass deliveries of food and equipment to Beirut as staple food prices spike following the August 2020 blast that levelled the port. Emily Spindler-Carruthers reports. Vision courtesy World Food Programme. #Beirut #Explosion #Lebanon #MiddleEast
Dec 1, 20201 min read


Why I stayed: Out-of-towners who stuck out the lockdown in Melbourne
Cindy found herself leaving Brisbane at the same time she left an unhealthy relationship. “Three days later I was on a flight down with a suitcase and $400 to my name. I was lucky enough my sister had already been living in Melbourne for a while, so we connected,” she says. “I don’t think I really could have comprehended how much of my life felt constructed and forced after I let my past go. I did buy a car in July as a birthday present to myself. I’d been struggling with de
Oct 12, 20202 min read
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