Author Archives: Merrin

An explosive start

By Merrin | Published: Tuesday, 19th September, 2006

Yesterday I arrived at the Queensland Times at 10am. Three hours later, I was witnessing the police bomb squad remove a suspicious item that looked like a silver cylinder with a timing device and wires attached being removed from inside the roof of a unit. About five minutes later, I heard a surprisingly loud [...]

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Take it in your stride

By Merrin | Published: Monday, 14th August, 2006

After a dangerous amount of built up nervous anticipation, I have completed week one of my internship and Iâ€™m still alive!
Among many things, week one has certainly been an experience worth remembering.
The first couple of days were the most difficult. Somewhat disillusioned and fraught that I didnâ€™t have what it took, I found myself questioning [...]

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A slap in the face

By Merrin | Published: Monday, 31st July, 2006

Last Thursday’s Media Pass Student Day was two things: a slap on the face, and a truly motivating awakening. I came to realise that a career in the media is not merely exciting and challenging but also one of great responsibility. It takes huge tenacity, sheer hard work and most importantly a burning passion [...]