"I think she might be Scomo's biggest mistake", an "old leftie" whispered into my ear at the Andrew Olle Media Lecture. There was a perception, rightly or wrongly, that the appointment of Ita Buttrose as ABC Chair was simply another political appointment and that Ita would do the "government's bidding". Indeed, the appointment was a … Continue reading Big Events
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I burst into tears at about 9.30 on Thursday morning. It wasn't one of those deep heartfelt moments of grief like the death of a family member or friend. But still, it was a moment of grief. My old school friend, Anne, shared on Facebook a media release from the NSW Department of Education, saying … Continue reading Richmond River High School
I did a spot with some of my colleagues from ABC North Coast, focussing on what the rest of the country needs to know almost four months since the catastrophic flood. Almost four months since the catastrophic flood in Lismore, the city and surrounding towns are a long way from recovery.It's a town I know … Continue reading What you need to know about the Lismore Flood