National Features & Documentary Series

From 106.9 Vox FM in Wollongong, Dee Milenkovic shares a tale that is attached to a national scandal, the story of the Ruby Princess when it hit the docks in Port Kembla.  Supervising production from Sharon Davis. Training from the Community Media Training Organisation. Distributed by the Community Radio Network. Produced for the 2021 CBAA National Features and Documentary Series. When I heard about the “death ship” berthing in my town, I saw fear turn to hatred as people scrambled to keep our community safe from the infested Ruby Princess cruise ship. Then one day, a lone voice of compassion cut through the sea of anger and panic and showed us that we weren’t helpless against a viral enemy. My documentary tells the story of how this man’s compassionate action turned the tide in one of Australia’s most sensational public health disasters. Special Thanks John Kewa, the star of the show Mark Sleigh, Destination Wollongong Justin Huntsdale, ABC Illawarra Nicole Dillon, go-getting local Unnamed local fisherman, vox pop interviewee Peter Ernst, Port Authority boss Sharon Davis, mentor extraordinaire Chris Yates, sfx and tech guru Giordana Caputo, the very patient CMTO big boss Abe Killian, CRN good guy My beautiful boy, who cheered me through every win and hugged me through every freak-out during the making of this documentary The VOX FM Board of Directors, a bunch of absolute legends who continue to support my out-of-the-box ideas Credits Lights of Wollongong, Black Moon Band Shelter, Arcadians Choir See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From 4ZZZ in Brisbane, Nic Huntington takes us on a journey filled with mystery and conspiracy, as we head to Dijaki Kundu. Supervising production from Anthony Frangi. Training from the Community Media Training Organisation. Distributed by the Community Radio Network. Produced for the 2021 CBAA National Features and Documentary Series. It's always daunting walking into any space where you don't know anybody. Despite being a journalist for a quarter of my life, I still struggle with this, no matter how many emails I've sent. For hours I awkwardly felt out the energy at Djaki Kundu with a roaring fire, camp chairs, and a bowl of delicious soup in front of me as the stars set. On hour 6 of an overnight trip, I started to think this whole story might have been a mistake, stumbling through awkward introductions to the constantly expanding roster of characters.  But when I awoke in the morning to a welcoming "I like this fella, he has a trustworthy energy about him" I knew the story was going to turn out.  This story was a story of many visits similar to this, feeling my way through awkward reintroductions before finally understanding when the time was right to record. I never could get Wit-Boooka to feel comfortable around a Shure SM58, but I can live with that. Special Thanks Rhianna Patrick Diane Djaki Widjung Wit-Boooka Credits “Little Things” feat. Paul Kelly - Ziggy Ramos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From 4EB in Brisbane, Anisa Hobaya shows us how the subject of height discrimination often falls short of including the stories of incredibly tall people. Supervising production from Celeste Macintosh. Training from the Community Media Training Organisation. Distributed by the Community Radio Network. Produced for the 2021 CBAA National Features and Documentary Series. We might think it’s an innocent joke but when you really think about it, what are people of extraordinary height going through in their day-to-day life?  After hearing a story from a tall friend about some extreme prejudice she experienced growing up, Anisa Hobaya decided to explore the height stereotypes and challenges tall women face.   Listen to Standing Tall for a jaw-dropping story and insight into the lives of tall women. Special Thanks Marianne De Pierres and Laura Clemesha for being very generous to share their personal stories.  Celeste Macintosh, Giordana, Heli, and the team from the CBAA and CMTO for their continued support and motivation during the entire production. My husband, Zain Mills for his constant support and encouragement to bring this story to life. Credits What we fear, Christian Andersen Overcome, Megan Wofford Signal to noise, Hampus Neselius Break - Adobe Stock ( Audio source: FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #452584418)  Remembering - Adobe Stock ( Audio source: FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #452594689) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Vision Australia Radio in Melbourne, Melaine Robinson takes us for a ride and shows us the important role horses play in animal-assisted therapies.  Supervising production from Katharina Loesche. Training from the Community Media Training Organisation. Distributed by the Community Radio Network. Produced for the 2021 CBAA National Features and Documentary Series. The undeniable power of animal connections to humans shows us that a little bit of something good and special still exists in our world. When the animals are horses, often big, flighty creatures, and the humans are some of the most vulnerable, this gets taken to another level. During this 12-minute journey, you will meet some wonderful characters, equine and human, who will show you what can be achieved when the right space is provided. Special Thanks RDA Victoria, celebrating 50 years of service in 2021. Abigail Vidler, Troy Vidler, Norma Pearce, Jayleen Considine, Fiona Orr, Moorabbin Volunteer Anne, Karen Smith, Sally Francis, Edwina Boase-Stafford, Bob Bath, Dr. Rwth Stuckey, Andrea Lucas, Sue Harris, and Margaret Millear Vanessa Tan, Educational and Developmental Psychologist Conrad Browne, Vision Australia Radio Zoe Duncan, Support worker Credits Komiku - Champ de Tournesol (2016) Rafael Krux - Magic in the Garden (2018) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.