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Local Lens
by NBN News and the University of Newcastle
Local Lens is a podcast series produced by journalism students from the University of Newcastle in collaboration with NBN News, exploring major stories from the Hunter in depth, with the NBN Reporters who investigate them.
Episodes
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Anchored in Community
On this episode of Local Lens, we explore the impact news anchors can make within their communities, both on and off-screen. Longtime NBN News presenter Natasha Beyersdorf discusses her involvement in charitable initiatives, particularly her support for the Mark Hughes Foundation, a local...
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Women in Sport
On this episode of Local Lens, we explore the rise of women in sport — both on the field and behind the scenes. NBN Sports Reporter Sophie Scanlon shares her experiences and players and local experts offer a broader look at how women are shaping the future of sport in Australia. Producers…
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Court Reporting
On this episode of Local Lens, we get a rare insight into court reporting, with NBN Chief Court Reporter, Tyson Cottrill. Tyson talks through his extensive experience of being 'the eyes and ears of justice,' with coverage of high profile cases in the Hunter, including former NRL player Jarryd...
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Disappearing Sands
Like sand falling through an hourglass, time is running out for our beaches. This episode of 'Local Lens' explores the issue of coastal erosion, with a particular focus on Stockton Beach, in an attempt to shed light on why our beaches are disappearing and what we need to do to stem the tide. In...
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Missing Girls
What happened to Lake Macquarie teenagers Amanda Robinson, Robyn Hickie and Gordana Kotevski? Amanda and Robyn disappeared in 1979. Gordana, in 1994. Police have long suspected they were murdered. In 2019, detectives launched Strike Force Arapaima to investigate their disappearances. In this...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Local Lens is a podcast series produced by journalism students from the University of Newcastle in collaboration with NBN News, exploring major stories from the Hunter in depth, with the NBN Reporters who investigate them.
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NBN News and the University of Newcastle
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How many episodes does Local Lens have?
Local Lens currently has 5 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Local Lens about?
Local Lens is a podcast series produced by journalism students from the University of Newcastle in collaboration with NBN News, exploring major stories from the Hunter in depth, with the NBN Reporters who investigate them.
How often does Local Lens release new episodes?
Local Lens has 5 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts Local Lens?
Local Lens is created and hosted by NBN News and the University of Newcastle.
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