On this episode of Local Lens, we explore the impact news anchors can make within their communities, both on and off-screen. 

Longtime NBN News presenter Natasha Beyersdorf discusses her involvement in charitable initiatives, particularly her support for the Mark Hughes Foundation, a local organisation raising funds for brain cancer research. 

Produced by Mai Tessede. Interviewees: Natasha Beyersdorf and Professor Mike Fay. 

Music credits: Dale Hunt and Aleksey Chistilin

On this episode of Local Lens, we explore the impact news anchors can make within their communities, both on and off-screen.&nbsp;
Longtime NBN News presenter Natasha Beyersdorf discusses her involvement in charitable initiatives, particularly her support for the Mark Hughes Foundation, a local organisation raising funds for brain cancer research.&nbsp;
Produced by Mai Tessede.&nbsp;Interviewees: Natasha Beyersdorf and Professor Mike Fay.&nbsp;
Music credits: Dale Hunt and Aleksey Chistilin

Local Lens is a podcast series produced by journalism students from the University of Newcastle in collaboration with NBN News, exploring major stories from the Hunter in depth, with the NBN Reporters who investigate them.

Local Lens is a podcast series produced by journalism students from the University of Newcastle in collaboration with NBN News, exploring major stories from the Hunter in depth, with the NBN Reporters who investigate them.

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Anchored in Community

On this episode of Local Lens, we explore the rise of women in sport — both on the field and behind the scenes. 

NBN Sports Reporter Sophie Scanlon shares her experiences and players and local experts offer a broader look at how women are shaping the future of sport in Australia. 

Producers: Isabella Mulligan and Niamh Marsh

Interviewees: Sophie Scanlon, Kirsten Ansell (Girls Day Out), Professor James Skinner, and Zoe and Ellie (junior players).

Composer and sound mixer: Dale Hunt.

On this episode of Local Lens, we explore the rise of women in sport &mdash; both on the field and behind the scenes.&nbsp;
NBN Sports Reporter Sophie Scanlon shares her experiences and players and local experts offer a broader look at how women are shaping the future of sport in Australia.&nbsp;
Producers: Isabella Mulligan and Niamh Marsh
Interviewees: Sophie Scanlon, Kirsten Ansell (Girls Day Out), Professor James Skinner, and Zoe and Ellie (junior players).
Composer and sound mixer: Dale Hunt.

Women in Sport

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On this episode of Local Lens, we get a rare insight into court reporting, with NBN Chief Court Reporter, Tyson Cottrill.

Tyson talks through his extensive experience of being 'the eyes and ears of justice,' with coverage of high profile cases in the Hunter, including former NRL player Jarryd Hayne, Hunter Bus Driver, Brett Button and missing teenager, Zac Barnes.

Produced by Charlotte Wintle and Zachary Peters. 
Composer and sound mixer Dale Hunt.

On this episode of Local Lens, we get a rare insight into court reporting, with NBN Chief Court Reporter, Tyson Cottrill. Tyson talks through his extensive experience of being 'the eyes and ears of justice,' with coverage of high profile cases in the Hunter, including former NRL player Jarryd Hayne, Hunter Bus Driver, Brett Button and missing teenager, Zac Barnes. Produced by Charlotte Wintle and Zachary Peters.&nbsp; Composer and sound mixer Dale Hunt.

Court Reporting

Like sand falling through an hourglass, time is running out for our beaches. 
This episode of 'Local Lens' explores the issue of coastal erosion, with a particular focus on Stockton Beach, in an attempt to shed light on why our beaches are disappearing and what we need to do to stem the tide.

In 'Disappearing Sands' we speak to NBN News Reporter and Weather Presenter Lauren Kempe, who's closely followed the issue of coastal erosion in her reporting - and we also hear from researchers and the residents affected.

Like sand falling through an hourglass, time is running out for our beaches.  This episode of 'Local Lens' explores the issue of coastal erosion, with a particular focus on Stockton Beach, in an attempt to shed light on why our beaches are disappearing and what we need to do to stem the tide.
In 'Disappearing Sands' we speak to NBN News Reporter and Weather Presenter Lauren Kempe, who's closely followed the issue of coastal erosion in her reporting - and we also hear from researchers and the residents affected.

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