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Having a real impact on people’s lives is a highlight: the highs of being a political reporter

“Politics is not complicated and politics certainly is not serious – it has serious impacts on life, but it’s just theatre more often...

From bizarre to heartbreaking: the perils and joys of court reporting

“I fell in love with journalism … the environment, the fast pace of the news and the newsroom.” Herald Sun journalist Genevieve Alison...

‘You can really help people who don’t have a voice’

Journalism is the “most thrilling and exciting industry”, says Channel 7 crime reporter Cassie Zervos. Her advice for anyone who wants to...

Start small, dream big: the road to journalism

Sometimes it’s the small stories that make a difference. The Age’s social affairs editor, Jewel Topsfield, says it’s important for...

‘Every bit of experience counts’: taking the long way around to a dream job

“As long as I’ve got my phone and my computer and a decent signal, I should be able to get anything done. That’s the mindset I’ve kept...

‘Be brave, find your passion’: how to find your place in journalism

How did you get started as a journalist? Going through school, I quickly realised that I was never going to be a mathematician or...

‘It’s a rollercoaster’: on the road for a regional reporter

Developing local connections and saying yes to opportunities are keys to success for former Swinburne journalism student Brooke...

First Dog on the Moon: celebrating the joy in the world and sooking about its destruction

Your career has really forged a multidisciplinary CV. Did this begin anywhere specific? It’s mostly improvised. I always wanted to be a...

Accidental journalist’s advice: find something to love in every story

Freelancer Jamie Seidel How did you get into Journalism? Completely by accident. By Year 12, I hadn’t done the required work experience,...

Living the dream: sports job worth the tough start

What was your initial job in journalism? I got lucky because I was doing a lot of free work for the Northern footy league in 2011. I’d...

Be gutsy, be bold: advice from a young digital content producer

How did you get to where you are today? I was studying journalism at [University of Technology Sydney] … In first year I did an...

Herald-Sun columnist Shaun Carney

How did you become interested in Journalism and how did you get your start? “I lived in an outer suburb. There was nothing to do there...

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