“You have to learn by doing, and you will only get better with practice.”

Angus Thomson started with Sydney Morning Herald as a cadet in 2022, and is currently their health reporter. In this episode he explains how he goes about finding news stories, reflecting on his experience as a student at The University of Melbourne and as a professional journalist. He has a key piece of advice for those unsure of where to start in finding a news story.

“Go local. Draw on your networks.”

Articles mentioned:

Two towns separated by a bridge, a border – and $28 million lost to gambling.

Matthew was given a 20-year ban for this. Now he’s fighting to clear his name.

From Port Phillip Bay to the Coral Sea, tracking the travels of the eels.

“You have to learn by doing, and you will only get better with practice.”
Angus Thomson started with Sydney Morning Herald as a cadet in 2022, and is currently their health reporter. In this episode he explains how he goes about finding news stories, reflecting on his experience as a student at The University of Melbourne and as a professional journalist. He has a key piece of advice for those unsure of where to start in finding a news story.
“Go local. Draw on your networks.”
Articles mentioned:
<a href="https://www.smh.com.au/please-explain/two-towns-separated-by-a-bridge-a-border-and-28-million-lost-to-gambling-20230314-p5crzc.html">Two towns separated by a bridge, a border – and $28 million lost to gambling</a>.
<a href="https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/matthew-was-given-a-20-year-ban-for-this-now-he-s-fighting-to-clear-his-name-20221212-p5c5my.html">Matthew was given a 20-year ban for this. Now he’s fighting to clear his name.</a>
<a href="https://www.thecitizen.org.au/articles/from-the-yarra-to-the-coral-sea-tracking-the-epic-journey-of-the-eels">From Port Phillip Bay to the Coral Sea, tracking the travels of the eels.</a>

Learning Through Listening: Lessons in audio from some of the best audio journalists in the world, hosted by Louisa Lim from the Centre for Advancing Journalism at the University of Melbourne.

Learning Through Listening: Lessons in audio from some of the best audio journalists in the world, hosted by Louisa Lim from the Centre for Advancing Journalism at the University of Melbourne.

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Learning through listening: Lessons in journalism from some of Australia's best reporters, hosted by Louisa Lim from the Centre for Advancing Journalism at the University of Melbourne

Learning through listening: Lessons in journalism from some of Australia's best reporters, hosted by Louisa Lim from the Centre for Advancing Journalism at the University of Melbourne

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