Sudokumentarian
‘Will I “make it” in the industry?’ That’s the question on the mind of every budding filmmaker. For Scott Baskett, the dream is one step closer with his documentary. La Trobe’s Matt Horne caught up him recently to find out more about the project.
Starting over
After being made redundant from her career at The Sun, Claire Brooks moved to Australia to make a fresh start. She discusses her career in journalism and the state of newspapers with Jacob Pace.
Tim Minchin interview
Whether or not you are predisposed towards (strawberry) blondes, Tim Minchin’s lyrical mastery and musical talents are sure to turn heads. Emily Altis talks creativity and the future with the Australian funny man.
The gift of the (early morning) gab
He’s hardly a household name, but radio journalist Alan Baskin has been waking up with listeners for the last few decades. Kara Irving spoke to him about fame, 4AM starts, and the future.
From history to a media career
Between the battlefields of Hastings and the bushrangers of Glenrowan, a film and television career was discovered. Join historian Alex McDermott on his extraordinary journey in discovering the past. Kim Hellard reports.
Forging ahead in fashion
What does it take to set up a new business in tough times? Ryan Jon speaks with Stevie Pallister, the 21 year-old owner/manager of fashion retailer Tiger Mist, about the challenges of starting up a fashion venture on the cusp of an economic downturn.
Not Quite Nigella
Hungry home chef Lorraine Elliott talks to Penny Evangelou about her blogging alter ego “Not Quite Nigella” and explains why she gave up her first love of fashion for butter and her blog.
The Importance of Being Ethical
What’s the relationship between ethics and quality journalism? Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) spokesman Mike Dobbie talks with Glen Clancy about the importance of ethics in today’s fast-evolving media industry, and his experiences in training journalists in Afghanistan.
Feeling invincible: The battle with cystic fibrosis
Thick, sticky green mucus is repulsive at the best of times, let alone when it’s clogging your heart and lungs. Glenn Tebble struggled with this and more in his inspirational fight against Australia’s number one life-threatening genetic condition. Lisa McLellan finds out more.
Free food — at a dumpster near you
Want to eat for free while saving the planet? In a stance against Western societies’ excess waste, many are doing just that. Aimee lifts the lid and lets Victoria Nutbean and Carey Scheer peer into the world of dumpster diving.