HIV in a changing media landscape - Living Positive Victoria
In the first of his three-part feature series, Rafael Gerster explores how the Australian media reported on HIV during the early years of the epidemic.
Writing
From hard news to feature to multimedia articles, writing has been my most prolific practice of journalism.
Below is a collection of articles which I have written.
News Articles
Shopfront program puts Melbourne on the world map
A City of Melbourne initiative to help breathe new life into empty retail spaces has been hailed as one of the most successful in Australia, if not the world.
Crown fined $30 million over “undocumented” bank cheque practice
Crown Casino has been handed a $30 million fine after Victoria’s gambling watchdog investigated undocumented bank cheque practices.
Shopfront program puts Melbourne on the world map
A City of Melbourne initiative to help breathe new life into empty retail spaces has been hailed as one of the most successful in Australia, if not the world.
Lighting up Melbourne’s streets after dark
Disco laneways, late-night salsa parties and a moon lantern festival are set to take over the CBD’s streets this year, as part of the City of Melbourne and Victorian Government’s Dusk ‘til Dawn Activation Grants program.
William Angliss Institute’s Bun Day delivers on tasty treats
More than 2500 hot cross buns have been delivered to a CBD-based charity over Easter thanks to the efforts of bakery and patisserie students at the William Angliss Institute.
Police appeal after assault in Docklands
Police are appealing for information following an assault in Docklands on February 24.
The Rise of Sexual Assault in Australia – The City Journal
Sexual assault has been an ongoing issue in Australia. The number of sexual assault cases reported to the police has risen for the tenth year in a row, according to recent data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
How Rife is Antisemitism in Australia?
There must be a greater effort from the community to address the recent increase in cases of antiSemitism in Australia, according to chairman of the Anti-Defamation Commission Dvir Abramovich.
Protecting the Human Rights of Refugees
There must be political will to change the Coalition’s recent indefinite detention policy in order to
protect human rights of refugees, according to legal director of Human Rights Law Centre David
Burke in a forum last night.
Feature Articles
Filters & Sorting
GIANT PUPPETS SET TO TAKE OVER FOOTSCRAY IN SNUFFEST
Don’t be alarmed if a giant seagull tries to steal your chips this month. It’s just one of the many creations being unleashed for a new festival in Footscray.
The Dangers of Gambling Advertising
As Australians are losing an estimated $25 billion a year through betting, advertisements from
Australia’s gambling industry have been facing scrutiny. Exposure to betting advertising has been
linked to increased gambling behaviour.
Five reasons we should limit intake of fried food
Containing a large amount of fat, fried food affects our physical and mental health in a number of
different ways.
Traffic Congestion: Why is it an issue and what can we do to solve it?
Traffic congestion in Melbourne has been a source of scrutiny. Even though working from home is
becoming a more popular practice, the traffic is getting closer to the same level it was at before the
Covid-19 pandemic took effect in early 2020.
The Long-Lasting Impacts of Covid-19 on Australia's Arts Industry
After two years of lockdowns and restrictions in Australia, there is finally a glimmer of hope for the
performing arts industry. With live performances finally making a return to stages, we seem to have
some normality back. But we still cannot look past the troubles which people working in the industry
have endured.
Multimedia Articles
Filters & Sorting
Docklands: Flourishing or Faltering?
The suburb of Docklands has garnered an impressive swathe of criticisms in its past 25 years of revitalisation, hosting some of the biggest and most frequently stalled development projects in the inner city.
Prisons: Where does Australia stand?
The idea behind incarceration is to reduce crime, provide a disincentive for committing a crime and subsequently to reduce the prison population. To understand if a penal system is working one of the key figures to look at is the recidivism rate of each country.
How Have Far Right Extremist Beliefs Been Expressed In Online Spaces? – The City Journal
The threat of right wing extremism in Australia has been linked to the rise of the internet. Defined by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute as a commitment to an “extreme social, political or ideological position” that is suspicious of “non-white others”, right wing extremism has extended its influence to online spaces.