As the week draws to an end so does my time as Editor of The Newsroom. From racism to refugees, The Newsroom has explored some significant issues facing society today. As the changes take place in the next few weeks we will still be closely watching the Election saga for 2013 (despite being the joke…
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The growing numbers of refugees and asylum seekers are central to the 2013 election debate. While both major parties acknowledge their obligations under the United Nations’ Refugee Convention, attempts to balance national sovereignty and appeal to the conservative electorate remain at the heart of policies. What policies are being promoted by Labor and the Coalition for…
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The race to win the hearts and minds of young voters is in full swing for the September 7 election. The appeal to youth seems more crucial than ever with Rudd bringing in big guns from the US to run his social media campaign (the same people who ran President Obama’s last campaign). Fairfax reported that…
DetailsAre you sick of political jargon? The Newsroom will introduce video “explainers” on policy issues affecting you. The race to the election – whatever date is settled on – has both parties competing for the hearts and minds of voters, often revising policy to win votes. Our reporters have researched key topics such as the National Broadband Network and…
DetailsThis controversial image was posted on the website of the Australian Department of Immigration – An Iranian asylum seeker after finding out she won’t be allowed to settle in Australia. Australia, a land with a rich indigenous history, has received migrants from all parts of the world since the first European settlers in 1788. A drastic…
DetailsLoss of life, privacy and NSW Origin glory dominated this week’s stories in The Newsroom. This week also marked the end of YouTube makeup icon Talia Castellano’s six-year battle against cancer. We paid tribute to the 13-year-old’s courageous fight and resilience here. Asylum seekers are in the headlines again with yet another tragedy off Christmas Island…
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Every 16-year-old wants her 16th to be a special day. For Pakistani girl Malala Yousafzai, it was the day of all days: she addressed the United Nations Youth Assembly in New York and was heard by millions. Malala dedicated her day – it was named for her by the UN Secretary-General – “to every boy and girl who have…
DetailsAfter enduring four decades of continuing war and the patriarchal rule of the Taliban, Afghan women have been placed at the bottom of political agendas. That plight has been referred to by human rights activist Lauryn Oates as Afghanistan’s real tragedy. Just last week the US and its allies broke the promise they had made: to protect Afghan…
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This week The Newsroom saw a mixed reaction to the final chapter in the most drawn-out saga to hit Australian politics in recent times. While the reality suggests that in Australia we are changing leaders like we change socks, The Newsroom team mostly welcomed Kevin Rudd’s resurrection. Social media and polls show Mr Rudd has greater appeal among…
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