Freelance journalist & copywriter
Here you'll find my portfolio of interviews, album reviews, explainer pieces and more.
Kids for Kids — the goat loan project
If you haven’t already heard, this October we are partnering with Kids for Kids for their Soap Appeal. We are selling our ‘Near Perfect’ forever bottles to raise money to provide families in Darfur with soap and tips for best hand washing practice. Medical care is out of reach for many rural villages, so access to soap is an integral step towards stopping the spread of Covid in this already vulnerable community.
Explainer: Pistachio di Bronte
Pistachio di Bronte — it's the pale green, slightly salty and ever-so-creamy gelato flavour that sells out most nights. You sample the weekly specials, but can't help ordering a scoop of the velvety, green pistachio. And we don't blame you.
Behind the Rind: Cheese Mites and Mimolette
A wheel of cheese is a living breathing thing; just one look at a fluffy white rind or a blue veined interior shows us this. A truckle of cheddar with its mottled rind of browns, greys, blues and greens reveals just a fraction of the menagerie of bacteria, yeasts, moulds and more, that call cheese home. Far more than can be seen by the naked eye. Take a magnifying glass to the boulderous looking cheese Mimolette and you may be surprised to see a great
Explainer: Fior di Latte
Eating gelato, like drinking espresso, is a favourite Italian pastime. It is a time for people to linger in conversation, for people watching, and for cooling down from summer’s unrelenting heat.
In Italy, fior di latte is the sign of an excellent gelateria — the calling card of a quality shop. It literally translates to ‘the flower of the milk’. It's simplicity — just milk, cream and sugar — lets the ingredients speak for themselves. A delicate and fresh gelato that flaunts the high quality an
In Italy, fior di latte is the sign of an excellent gelateria — the calling card of a quality shop. It literally translates to ‘the flower of the milk’. It's simplicity — just milk, cream and sugar — lets the ingredients speak for themselves. A delicate and fresh gelato that flaunts the high quality an
Plastic Free July — that's a wrap
A month in review with Kankan owner Eliza Flanagan.
When the plastic revolution began in 1907, synthetic plastics quickly found their way into almost every cupboard and shelf. It was donned the material of a thousand uses
When the plastic revolution began in 1907, synthetic plastics quickly found their way into almost every cupboard and shelf. It was donned the material of a thousand uses
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Indigenous Fire Burning Techniques
Each year, Australia experiences uncontrollable fires that destroy homes, land and livelihoods. CFS and firemen are learning from Indigenous Australians and traditional techniques like back burning to prevent these catastrophes. Senior Researcher from the United Nations University, Sam Johnston, spoke to me about his research into these traditional methods.
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Protesting against changes to HECS repayment threshold
The Coalition Government is deciding whether to lower the university HECS loan repayment threshold. If the change comes to fruition, graduates will be required to replay their debt once they earn $42,000 per annum, instead of the current $54,126 threshold.
President of Adelaide University's Student Representative Council, Tom Gilchrist, is encouraging people to protest against the reforms, saying it will impact those who can least afford it.
President of Adelaide University's Student Representative Council, Tom Gilchrist, is encouraging people to protest against the reforms, saying it will impact those who can least afford it.
Young South Australian of the Year 2016 - Arman Abrahimzadeh
In 2016, Arman Abrahimzadeh was awarded Young South Australian of the Year after he launched The Zahra Foundation to support victims of domestic violence. I spoke to Arman about his fight for change and what this award means for him. Image source: http://zahrafoundation.org.au/
Days For Girls - giving women access to menstrual products
Days for Girls is a nonprofit organisation that is providing women around the world with period kits. Each kit contains washable hand-sewn sanitary pads and underwear. The company aims to provide girls and women with sustainable menstrual health solutions that will enable them to go to school and be empowered within their communities.
I spoke to founder of the Australian Chapter, Gloria Butsworth, about the work they are doing.
I spoke to founder of the Australian Chapter, Gloria Butsworth, about the work they are doing.
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Domestic violence memorial
Since she was a young girl, Helen Oxenham has campaigned for women's rights and to end domestic violence. She continues her battle, and is now fighting to establish a city memorial for victims like herself.
The Bamboos Album Review
British India Gig Review
San Cisco - Gracetown Album Review
Alpine - Yuck Album Review
Red Jezabel - Coup De Grâce Album Review
Chet Faker — Gig Review
The Producers: Nice Pickles
WHO: After years spent pickling and preserving in his home kitchen in Adelaide, Robin Mather hit on something he knew would be loved: jerk-spiced beans. The hot pickled green beans were such a hit with his family that he was inspired to launch his pickling business in 2016, Nice Pickles. Most recently, Mather has collaborated with After years spent pickling and preserving in his home kitchen in Adelaide, Robin Mather hit on something he knew would be loved: jerk-spiced beans. The hot pickled gre
Saké Double Bay is doing bottomless Champagne lunches
It might not be a Champagne vending machine , but Sydneysiders can still indulge their love of Dom Pérignon thanks to a new weekend lunch menu at Saké's Double Bay arm that includes two hours of flute refills to go with six courses of seafood.
Starting this weekend, the free-flowing Champagne will pour from noon every Saturday and Sunday, presenting a welcome start to spring weather and longer days.
"We decided to offer a luxurious lunch that was befitting to this space," executive chef Shaun
Starting this weekend, the free-flowing Champagne will pour from noon every Saturday and Sunday, presenting a welcome start to spring weather and longer days.
"We decided to offer a luxurious lunch that was befitting to this space," executive chef Shaun
Pinot Palooza returns for 2017
Australia's only festival dedicated to pinot noir will make its way to the east coast this October showcasing more than 250 Australian and New Zealand pinots from makers including Rippon, Nanny Goat, Vinterloper and Journey. With stops in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, the festival will also feature local chefs and producers offering pinot-ready snacks to go with your favourite drops.
Keeping with festival tradition, sommeliers and winemakers will again create Pinot Playlists, a selection of t
Keeping with festival tradition, sommeliers and winemakers will again create Pinot Playlists, a selection of t
Indigenous Marathon Project
It has been fifty years since the Australian referendum and while there is long way to go for reconciliation many people are working towards a united Australia. One way this is being achieved is through the Indigenous Marathon Project. Breakfast producer Cordelia Woods spoke to Tahnee Sutton about her experience with the project.
