Journalism & Radio work by students @ TAFE NSW
By @hannahdunlop Most evenings, Sam Jones passed through a supermarket on the way back to his flat after work. Despite begin raised by two food-loving parents, Sam was not known for any cooking ability. In fact, he was know for the opposite; once setting fire to his curtains at ten o’clock in the evening when […]
By Rob Nyffenegger Editor’s Note: Sadly this is the last in the Foto PhreakZ series. Keep following Rob’s work on his website, Rob Nyffenegger Photography. Episode 5 – Photographic Triangle What is the photographic Triangle? There are three basic settings on which photography is based. These are: ISO, aperture and shutter speed. Each one has […]
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that the following piece may contain images and references to people who may have died. The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith (1978) A landmark Australian film showing the racism and injustices faced by Indigenous Australians, especially those from a mixed cultural background. Jimmie Blacksmith (Tommy Lewis) struggles with having both […]
BY HEATHER MIDDLETON There is no such thing as a singular “Indigenous” identity. The diversity of life experiences and negotiation of identities can result in people of Aboriginal heritage having different degrees of engagement with our dominant western culture for families or individuals. The result is a mosaic. Engagement with one culture or another can […]
By Rob Nyffenegger A phone interview with Paul Francis, Founder and Executive Chairman of Humpty Dumpty Foundation – the Balmoral Burn that appeared on the Radio Gaga show on the 24th of May. The Balmoral Burn is now in its 19th year and each year, multitudes of participants of all ages take on the 420m […]
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 […]
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 […]