Brigid McCarthy is a senior lecturer in Journalism and Course Coordinator of the Bachelor of Media and Communication. She is a former sports writer and radio presenter. She loves nothing more than a really, good feature article. Her dream interview would be either writer Janet Malcolm or South Carolina basketball coach Dawn Staley.
Josh Squire is a sports media and journalism major in his final year of a Bachelor of Media and Communications degree. He has a particular interest in sport but enjoys investigating social phenomena of all kinds as well. His dream interview is anyone with a story worth telling. She loves nothing better than a really, really good feature article. Her dream interview is either
Ruby Oosthuizen is a digital media and zoology major completing a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science. She hopes to translate her passion for natural history and journalism into a career in science communication. Her dream interview would be with Sir David Attenborough because of his depth of knowledge and enthusiasm for the natural world.
Blair Burns is a sports media and journalism major completing a Bachelor of Media and Communication. He has a keen interest in the world of sports media and loves to write about all sports, especially AFL, cricket and basketball. He hopes his passion will help him build a great and enjoyable career travelling and doing what he loves. His dream interview would be with Richmond legend Dustin Martin to have the opportunity to tell a completely unheard story of sporting greatness to the world.
Ella Zammit is studying a Bachelor of Media and Communications majoring in journalism. She aspires to work in a field where she can travel, write about, and report on real world events. Her dream interview is Australian reporter Tara Brown, so she can learn how to be a reporter and journalist from someone in the field.
Tia Clarkson-Pascoe is a journalism major studying a Bachelor of Media and Communications and a Diploma of French. She is interested in international news and crime. Her dream interview is Georgie Tunny, former ABC News Breakfast presenter and current co-host of The Project.
Xavier Rodrigues is a Bachelor of Media and Communications student majoring in journalism and sports media. He has interests in writing about sport, particularly motorsport, as well as politics, cities and tech. His dream interview (right now) is Mark Webber, who as well as being one of Australia’s best Formula 1 drivers in recent history and a WEC champion, is also currently the manager of Oscar Piastri.
Ethan Rigg is a sports media and journalism student studying a Bachelor of Media and Communications. He has interests in broadcast and commentary, and hopes to travel the world covering major sporting events. His dream interview is Peter Drury.
Awab Elbashir is a journalism and media industries double major, studying a Bachelor of Media and Communications. He has a keen interest in global news stories. However, contrary to his area of interest, Awab’s dream interview would be with US rapper and producer J.Cole.
Hayley Wapper is undertaking a Bachelor of Media and Communications majoring in sports media and marketing. She hopes to get into any sporting media position (she’s not picky) because she loves the sporting industry so much. Her dream interview would be any Adelaide Crows player from the 2010s era (they weren’t good, that’s just when her love for sport started).
Mason Loring is a sports media major studying a Bachelor of Media and Communications. He dreams of working as a sports reporter or analyst in any form of media, covering sports like basketball and AFL. His dream interview would be Russell Westbrook as he is his favourite basketball player of all time who he has followed for his whole career.
Amelia Pozdzik is a sports media and marketing major completing a Bachelor of Media and Communications. She hopes to travel the world and attend all the major sporting events. Her dream interview would be with Formula One driver Daniel Ricciardo because who wouldn’t want to have a chat with him? He constantly radiates good energy despite struggling with the ups and downs of a racing career.
Cooper O’Brien is completing a Bachelor of Media and Communications majoring in both sports media and journalism. He wishes to become a sports journalist and travel the world through his job. His dream interview is with Tiger Woods because he’s the greatest of all time and Cooper is highly addicted to golf.
Hugo O’Callaghan is a sports media and journalism major completing a Bachelor of Media and Communications. He hopes to move into the world of journalism as a sports writer or media manager for any sporting club in Victoria. His dream interview would be Michael Gardiner who was one of his favourite AFL players growing up and has an interesting story to share.
Lewis Cain-McAliece is studying a Bachelor of Media and Communications majoring in journalism. He hopes to gain the experience and connections to work as a foreign correspondent for a major news outlet. His dream interview would be with Billy Bragg because of fascinating history of activism and connection to music culture in the UK.
Connor Burns is studying a Bachelor of Media and Communications, majoring in journalism and sports media. He hopes to move into the world of journalism as a sports writer for a publication like the Herald Sun or The Age, attending live sports events and interviewing people with unique stories. His dream interview would be with former AFL captain Trent Cotchin, as he is a major role model of his and one of his favourite athletes of all-time.