Journalism & Radio work by students @ TAFE NSW
Written by Rob Nyffenegger Episode 4 – Lens Types Although lens selection for mobile devices is a fairly limited affair, it is still useful to understand what type of lenses there are available and their uses. And if you decide to go with a larger camera option over a mobile in the future, then you […]
By Joseph Najjar Murder on the Orient Express is a 1934 novel by Agatha Christie . In it, we follow acclaimed Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, on his journey on the luxurious train, the Orient Express. It is here the root of the problems begin as an elderly American passenger, Samuel Ratchett, approaches Poirot, asking for […]
Described as a modernising leader, former-Prime minister Bob Hawke, born Robert James Lee Hawke, passed away at home on Thursday night aged 89. Although infamous in Australian now for his 1983 America’s Cup interview, Bob Hawke was instrumental in shepherding Australia into a new age with significant economic and social reforms. Bob Hawke was born […]
Once seen as a quirk of Australian democracy, the “Democracy sausage” has become part of the Australian democratic process. On election day across the country, barbecues are held at polling booths serving crispy small goods wrapped snugly in a slices of fluffy white bread; with sauce and onions optional. The sausage sizzles are normally hosted […]
It’s been 20 years since the opening of Sydney Olympic Stadium – currently known as ANZ Stadium. Before the 2000 Sydney Olympics, “Stadium Australia” as it was first officially known, hosted several sporting events which produced record crowds back in 1999.
Jump in our time machine and head back 20 years to a time when Posh and Becks were king and queen of farshun, the Kardashians weren’t a thing, and the greatest catastrophe the world faced wasn’t climate catastrophe, but a bug only nerds understood, called Y2K. Kudos to time traveller Tim Samuel for this selection. […]
Written by Joseph Najjar Tony Koch publishes article criticizing media groups: Journalist Tony Koch has specifically attacked The Australian and Courier Mail, both of which he has worked for throughout his career, for publishing ‘anti-Labor rubbish’. In his Guardian article, Koch discussed how he can longer stand the bias nature of the media, and how he intends […]
Article by Rob Nyffenegger Episode 3 – Rules of Photography This segment will cover basic photographic practices and techniques to give a few pointers folks may find useful. I will concentrate more on the photo journalism side of things in this episode rather than open up a can of worms by going into specific photography. Ground rules Understanding […]
Australian politics is a funny area of public life. It can be flamboyant, turbulent, controversial and exciting, and is a place where wars are fought with words. Although engaging to many, these lexical battles can mean that political conversations often make younger voters feel isolated and cut off from the bigger discussion. Why? Well, the […]
Starting out: The Gear Article by Rob Nyffenegger Getting into mobile photography, journalism or combining the two is interesting, exciting but can leave you wondering about what kind of gear you need to get the job done. What is essential and what is a nice to have? Well, that really depends on a few factors. […]