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Journalism
I have written news articles throughout my time as a contributor to Yak Media and as a Bachelor of Communications (PR and News Media) student.
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Staff Writer | Promotions Officer | Designer
(Feb 2020 - Dec 2022)
Yak Media is a student run media platform written by students, for students. All published materials were directed toward the University of Newcastle students, a predominately younger demographic (18 - 30) located in Newcastle, NSW.
All feature images in the articles below were either taken, sourced, or design by Phoebe.
19 Nov 2021
Australia has been featured continuously in international news over October and November. Phoebe Metcalfe breaks down how Australia received its reputation as the dunce of the developed countries.
28 June 2021
It was announced that the Australian Museum is repatriating its collection of First Nation remains, including some from the Awabakal area. Phoebe Metcalfe investigates the plans of their final resting place.
12 May 2021
It appears that the Morrison Government is a little behind the times when it comes to frank conversations on gender equality and consent. Phoebe Metcalfe asks, is anyone taking action to update our sex education in schools?
3 March 2021
The screening of ‘Promising Young Woman’ coincides with International Woman’s Day 2021. Thus, it’s the perfect time for Phoebe Metcalfe to discuss why we need more feminist pieces like this in pop-culture.
19 Feb 2021
Following Facebook’s shutdown of news/media content for Australian users, it’s understandable if you’ve missed the latest news. Phoebe Metcalfe looks at what exactly happened, why it happened, and what it means for Yak Media.
