In Victorian London, a persistent rumour spread of a murderer who could leap between the city’s alleyways to avoid detection. Newspapers called him spring-heeled jack—one of the first ever urban legends. 

He wasn’t real, but the fears that inspired him were. Fears of rapidly changing urban spaces and the upheavals of industrialization.  

This week, we’re bringing you stories about similar mythical monsters—and what they reflect about the societies that create them.



Featuring stories by Joseph Sadlier, Milla Richardson, Azka Taruna, and Louis Murdoch.

In Victorian London, a persistent rumour spread of a murderer who could leap between the city’s alleyways to avoid detection. Newspapers called him spring-heeled jack—one of the first ever urban legends. 
He wasn’t real, but the fears that inspired him were. Fears of rapidly changing urban spaces and the upheavals of industrialization.  
This week, we’re bringing you stories about similar mythical monsters—and what they reflect about the societies that create them.
 
Featuring stories by Joseph Sadlier, Milla Richardson, Azka Taruna, and Louis Murdoch.

The Yarn is a podcast showcasing work from The Centre for Advancing Journalism at the University of Melbourne.  It features original reporting by students, content from The Citizen publication, as well as talks and events held by the Centre.  

The Yarn is a podcast showcasing work from The Centre for Advancing Journalism at the University of Melbourne.&nbsp; It features original reporting by students, content from The Citizen publication, as well as talks and events held by the Centre.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Yarn

The Yarn is a podcast out of the Centre for Advancing Journalism at the University of Melbourne.  It is mixed, produced and edited by students, and showcases student work at its best. 

 

 

The Yarn is a podcast out of the Centre for Advancing Journalism at the University of Melbourne.&nbsp; It is mixed, produced and edited by students, and showcases student work at its best.&nbsp;
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Sci-Fi: Myths and Monsters

This week, we're bringing you another episode of News Bites, a series of live interviews about the craft of journalism.  

Today’s guest is Khalid Amiri, who was a prominent news presenter for the Afghan state broadcaster RTA. He’s known for his courageous reporting and outspoken criticism of the Taliban.  

After Kabul fell in August 2021, Khalid and his family fled to Australia, where he’s pursuing a Master of International Relations at the University of Melbourne. 

He spoke to senior tutor Bernadette Nunn about the challenging but critical role that journalists play in conflict zones.

This week, we're bringing you another episode of News Bites, a series of live interviews about the craft of journalism.  
Today’s guest is Khalid Amiri, who was a prominent news presenter for the Afghan state broadcaster RTA. He’s known for his courageous reporting and outspoken criticism of the Taliban.  
After Kabul fell in August 2021, Khalid and his family fled to Australia, where he’s pursuing a Master of International Relations at the University of Melbourne. 
He spoke to senior tutor Bernadette Nunn about the challenging but critical role that journalists play in conflict zones.

News Bites:  Journalism in Times of Crisis with Khalid Amiri

A decade before the global internet even existed, William Gibson coined the term "cyberspace". He was describing a realm of pure information in his 1983 novel Neuromancer. The story unfolds in a future where data flows form the arteries of an interconnected world. 

It’s one of many inventions that appeared in novels and films yearsbefore they materialised in reality, along with spaceships, Artificial Intelligence, and even credit cards.  

This week, we’re bringing you stories about the cutting-edge innovations of todaythat arestraight out of the science fiction of yesteryear. 

It’s the fourth episode of Sci-Fi, a series envisioning alternative futures and imaginary realms. These stories were produced for the Science Gallery’s new exhibition — Sci-Fi: Mythologies Transformed, which is open now.



Featuring stories by Anna Lau, Zaid Dia, Aditi Borooah Thekedath, and Nicholas Quinlan.

A decade before the global internet even existed, William Gibson coined the term "cyberspace". He was describing a realm of pure information in his 1983 novel Neuromancer. The story unfolds in a future where data flows form the arteries of an interconnected world. 
It’s one of many inventions that appeared in novels and films years before they materialised in reality, along with spaceships, Artificial Intelligence, and even credit cards.  
This week, we’re bringing you stories about the cutting-edge innovations of today that are straight out of the science fiction of yesteryear. 
It’s the fourth episode of Sci-Fi, a series envisioning alternative futures and imaginary realms. These stories were produced for the Science Gallery’s new exhibition — Sci-Fi: Mythologies Transformed, which is open now.
 
Featuring stories by Anna Lau, Zaid Dia, Aditi Borooah Thekedath, and Nicholas Quinlan.

Sci-Fi: New Frontiers

Back in the 13th Century, a catastrophic eruption in Indonesia ushered in a “volcanic winter”. Sulfur smothered the sky, causing crop failure and famine as far away as Europe.  

Almost 800 years later, geoengineers are considering replicating this effect on purpose. The theory goes that plumes of aerosols could shield us from the sun and combat climate change. Experts say it could work, but not without a slew of risks.  

This week, we’re bringing you stories about the environmental tradeoffs that come with attempts at progress 

It’s the third episode of Sci-Fi, a series envisioning alternative futures and imaginary realms. These stories were produced for the Science Gallery’s new exhibition — Sci-Fi: Mythologies Transformed, which is open now. 

Back in the 13th Century, a catastrophic eruption in Indonesia ushered in a “volcanic winter”. Sulfur smothered the sky, causing crop failure and famine as far away as Europe.  
Almost 800 years later, geoengineers are considering replicating this effect on purpose. The theory goes that plumes of aerosols could shield us from the sun and combat climate change. Experts say it could work, but not without a slew of risks.  
This week, we’re bringing you stories about the environmental tradeoffs that come with attempts at progress 
It’s the third episode of Sci-Fi, a series envisioning alternative futures and imaginary realms. These stories were produced for the Science Gallery’s new exhibition — Sci-Fi: Mythologies Transformed, which is open now.

Sci-Fi: Myths and Monsters

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