Monthly Archives: October 2008

Blogging.

By 08-grace_w | Published: Monday, 20th October, 2008

I’ve noticed- possibly thanks to John- that I haven’t largely contributed to the jschool blog. This should not suggest that I dislike blogging. As a journalist I do believe it is essential to enjoy writing and therefore enjoy blogging and I do enjoy blogging indeed. 
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Intern Report

By Grace | Published: Monday, 20th October, 2008

Intern Report

The Herald Sun- the highest selling paper in Australia is located in a large skyscraper on the South Bank of Melbourne. I know because it loomed over me as I approached the huge rotating doors and wrapped my thick coat and scarf around me.

As I sat in the large intimidating reception [...]

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News Mail & Queensland Times.

By 08-grace_w | Published: Wednesday, 15th October, 2008

I was unsure about taking on an extra internship at Bundaberg News Mail, but after my first day I was so happy that I did.
I was worried that I wouldn’t have much to write about  in a rural area, but apparently I came at a good time – it was busy.
The weekend before [...]

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Levi’s talk

By Grace | Published: Wednesday, 15th October, 2008

Levi’s discussion with us about working in a military controlled dictatorship was intense and I have to ask myself would any of us be willing to ‘pay the ultimate sacrifice’ for our work, let alone withstand torture, public humiliation and other heinous spirit-breaking attempts.
He spoke of these unaccountable governments gaining power via coup d’etat and [...]

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