Why I Post So Many Media Jobs November 7, 2012 by Kenna Griffin I’ve never worked in journalism during a time of growth, promise or popularity. By the time I was old enough to join the industry, the heyday of Woodward and Bernstein already was faded and the era of commercialized television news was upon(…)

Julia Gillard Rushed To Hospital After Overdosing On Schadenfreude. Julie bending over backwards laughing! By The Backburner 4 Feb 2015 – 10:42 AM  UPDATED 4 Feb 2015 – 1:55 PM Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard is under observation at Royal Prince Philip hospital after overdosing on schadenfreude, the pleasure derived from witnessing someone else’s misfortune. Gillard was found in her residence(…)

The second Thursday in September is dedicated annually as a reminder to Australians to ask family, friends and colleagues “R U OK?”. This year for the first time the Australian event coincided with World Suicide Prevention Day. People all over the country gathered in their communities to participate in walks with hopes of creating awareness(…)

What is it that makes the trials and tribulations in the lifestyles of celebrities so popular? How is their daily life anymore exciting than yours or mine? Scrolling through news sites this morning I find myself inquisitively pausing for an article  titled ‘Jennifer Love Hewitt lactates through silk jumpsuit’. With a cheeky grin and not so(…)

I chose to embark on my studies with the J School this year after always wanting to enter into the journalism world. On top of being a current journalism student, I am also Public Relations student at QUT, completing my Bachelor of Business in just a few months time.   It has been so interesting(…)