“You have to learn by doing, and you will only get better with practice.” Angus Thomson started with Sydney Morning Herald as a cadet in 2022, and is currently their health reporter. In this episode he explains how he goes about finding news stories, reflecting on his experience as a student at The University of Melbourne and as a professional journalist. He has a key piece of advice for those unsure of where to start in finding a news story. “Go local. Draw on your networks.” Articles mentioned: <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/please-explain/two-towns-separated-by-a-bridge-a-border-and-28-million-lost-to-gambling-20230314-p5crzc.html">Two towns separated by a bridge, a border – and $28 million lost to gambling</a>. <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/matthew-was-given-a-20-year-ban-for-this-now-he-s-fighting-to-clear-his-name-20221212-p5c5my.html">Matthew was given a 20-year ban for this. Now he’s fighting to clear his name.</a> <a href="https://www.thecitizen.org.au/articles/from-the-yarra-to-the-coral-sea-tracking-the-epic-journey-of-the-eels">From Port Phillip Bay to the Coral Sea, tracking the travels of the eels.</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The Masterclass Podcast

S03E01: Finding a News Story with Angus Thomson

Learning Through Listening: Lessons in audio from some of the best audio journalists in the world, hosted by Louisa Lim from the Centre for Advancing Journalism at the University of Melbourne.