Day 5

Logged Hours: 8.30am to 6.30pm (10 HOURS)

SUMMARY:

This week I formulated my news story scripts. I originally cut up the pieces to highlight how the stories would flow with the imagery. The newsroom editor highlighted the need to drive a story with images. For example stating health statistics would not gain the viewers attention, but graphics of houses with percentages of interest rates and arrows going up and down can help tell the story. This week I attended Tara Brown's funeral and originally my approach to the story was unemotional and it relied solely on facts, however, with some editing the story had more colour and creativity, capturing the viewers attention.

EVIDENCE:

[Notes:gc-fc-tarafuneral2-17-0002 42:32:02 crowd heading into church]
Nearly 1000 family members and friends attended a funeral service for Gold Coast mum Tara Brown today.

[Notes:gc-fc-tarafuneral2-17-0002 40:50:02 parents at funeral]
The service was held at the Southport Church of Christ at around 10 am this morning.

[Notes:g-fc-tarafuneral2-17-0002 37:30:07 rest in love shirts]
Some loved ones were wearing white ribbons, while others had custom designed shirts saying 'rest in love Tara'.

[Notes:g-fc-tarafuneral-17-0004 07:54:20 carrying coffin at funeral]
She was carried out of the service in a white casket covered in flowers.

[Notes:g-taradeath-ovl 00:06:22 montage of accident]
The 24 year old mother was allegedly brutally beaten to death after being run off of the road by her ex-partner.

It's also alleged Lionel Patea beat Ms Brown with a fire hydrant when she was trapped in the car.

The former bikie appeared in Southport Magistrates Court via video link on Wednesday where he was charged with her murder.

[Notes:gc-fc-tarabrownvigil4-11-0002 02:01:11 flowers at vigil]
Just last week friends and family attended the scene of the accident in Molendinar laying flowers in tribute of Ms Brown.

She was laid to rest at a Southport Cemetery.

Caitlan Gallagher - 9 News

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EDITED:

[Notes:gc-fc-tarafuneral2-17-0002 42:32:02 crowd heading into church]

Tara Brown will 'rest in love' according to her family and friends as they said goodbye to the Gold Coast mother today.

[Notes:g-taradeath-ovl 00:06:22 montage of accident]
She tragically passed away after allegedly being beaten to death by her ex-partner Lionel Patea, who was charged with her murder.

[Notes:gc-fc-tarafuneral2-17-0002 40:50:02 parents at funeral]
The service began with tender embraces as thousands gathered at the Southport Church of Christ.

[Notes:g-fc-tarafuneral2-17-0002 37:30:07 rest in love shirts]
Custom made shirts and white ribbons were worn in tribute to the 24 year old.

[Notes:g-fc-tarafuneral-17-0004 07:54:20 carrying coffin at funeral]
During the service a family friend said Tara's mother had shown strength through the ordeal.

[Notes:gc-fc-tarabrownvigil4-11-0002 02:01:11 flowers at vigil]
Just last week family and friends gathered at the site of the incident in Molendinar to pay respects to the young mum.

Caitlan Gallagher - Nine News

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SOCIAL MEDIA:


Caitlan Gallagher ‏@Caitycakes1201 Sep 24

Rest in love... A message for Tara Brown at today's funeral...




10:28 AM - 24 Sep 2015 · Details


Caitlan Gallagher retweeted


Dominique Loudon ‏@dominiqueloudon Sep 24


Love it when your boss @rewopdor makes your story! Nine renews Titans sponsorship for 2 more years @9NewsGoldCoast 

Day 4

Logged Hours: 8.30am to 6.30pm (10 HOURS)

SUMMARY:

Today I covered a Brave Hearts news story. Claude Harvey was heading to the Gold Coast, walking with his mower to raise funds for children that are subject to abuse. The relevance of the story was that he was walking from Burleigh to Broadbeach and then back down the coast to Tweed. On top of this, I also attended a rememberance ceremony for Tara Brown, alleged domestic violence victim. In the same instance I also attended the murder scene for the Coomera shooting victim. This proved to be a rough day in my internship. I released the strength and resistance a journalist needs in order to compose myself in a difficult situation. Again, it also tests a journalists ethics, suggesting the story may be better than appealing to people's emotions (e.g. asking people for an interview, when they are in mourning).

EVIDENCE:

Local Claude Harvey is a well known face around the country.

For the past 15 years he has pushed his mower around the country in a bid to stop child abuse.

The 70 year old has raised over 1 million dollars for the brave hearts charity - protecting kids from sexual abuse.

This week is Child Protection week and locals are encouraged to support Brave hearts as Claude makes his way along the Gold Coast.

Earlier in the year he did an 80 day trek from the Gold Coast to Newcastle - and today he made his way from Burleigh to Broadbeach.

Tomorrow the country will celebrate white balloon day - sending balloons into the sky as a symbol of hope for children who are subjected to abuse.

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EDITED:

It's the mower man everyone knows...

For more than 15 years Claude Harvey has pushed his mower around the country with a hope to put an end to child abuse.

The 70 year old has already raised over 1 million dollars, and he was walking again today, but only to Broadbeach this time.

As part of Child Protection Week Claude has a double digit figure in mind.

GRAB: "I want all Gold Coast locals to help fight abuse and wear a white ribbon or release a white balloon on bravehearts website tomorrow".

CAITLAN GALLAGHER 9 GC NEWS

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Caitlan Gallagher ‏@Caitycakes1201 Sep 10


Remembering Tara Brown as the rainbow shines her path to heaven #saynotodomesticviolence #goldcoast






Caitlan Gallagher ‏@Caitycakes1201 Sep 10

"We all know Tara such a beautiful girl, such a beautiful soul may she rest in peace" - family and friends spokesperson remembering the mum.

Caitlan Gallagher ‏@Caitycakes1201 Sep 10

Tara Brown being remembered by loved ones #goldcoast #saynotodomesticviolence

Caitlan Gallagher @Caitycakes1201

Coomera McDonalds shooting...

Day 3

Logged Hours: 8.30am to 6.30pm (10 HOURS)

SUMMARY:

Today was filled with field work. I was required to pick up audio and conduct interviews for the sports reporter. The first story consisted of an Indigenous Titan's Program. I was required to conduct the interview, focusing on a local angle to the story. Next, I was required to conduct an interview for the Melbourne News Crew, regarding the changing of AFL rules. Overall, I focused on developing my interviewing techniques today. It was challenging to discuss topic's that I had no background information on, but I proved to be successful in seeking information about the subjects during the interviews.

EVIDENCE:

INTERVIEW TITANS PLAYERS:

1. What does this mean to you, knowing that these indigenous children are supported by your team?

2. Was there any struggles that football helped you through when you were in school?

3. What will these program do for the children?

4. How will the program run?

5. How will it be funded?

6. What similar programs does the team offer to indigenous groups?

7. How are children selected to join in the program?

INTERVIEW WITH AFL CEO:

1. What will the new interchange rules mean?

2. How will this affect the layout of the game?

3. Why were the rules changed?

4. What has been the response for club officials and players?

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LIVE CROSS SCRIPT:

Traffic came to a halt along the Gold Coast Highway at Palm Beach this afternoon due to a diesel spill.

A Council truck caused the southbound lanes to be blocked from 27th avenue.

Drivers attempted to bypass the hazard by driving along the footpath.

Energex was able to move the truck away from power lines as a precaution with firefighters attending the scene.

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SOCIAL MEDIA:

Caitlan Gallagher ‏@Caitycakes1201 Sep 3

Oil spill GC highway still being cleared! #goldcoastnews

Caitlan Gallagher ‏@Caitycakes1201 Sep 3View translation

Titans indigenous community support presser #goldcoastnews

Caitlan Gallagher ‏@Caitycakes1201 Sep 3

Possible power outage at Pacific Fair. Centre in darkness with storm and external issue... #goldcoastnews

Day 2

Logged Hours: 8.30am to 6.30pm (10 HOURS)


SUMMARY: 

Today I had the opportunity to begin writing stories and gaining feedback. My initial response from my original stories was that they didn't necessarily tell a story and they didn't relate to images in particular. However, after re-writing the stories I was able to create a piece that would be better suited to television. I particularly noticed my writing should be less formal, and short and sweet. 

EVIDENCE:

A Queensland pilot has been arrested as he landed in South Australia - following an 8 month drug investigation.

Yesterday, the 67 year old pilot was caught with 45 kilograms of cannabis along with illicit substances used to manufacture the drug 'ice'.

During the operation 38 firearms, 100 ecstasy pills and a sum of 'ice' were also seized.

Detectives allege drugs and weapons were supplied from South Australia to New South Wales and Queensland - with links to the Descendants and Hells Angels motorcycle gangs.

Meanwhile Taskforce Maxima Police have raided a number of Gold Coast and Brisbane homes.

Caitlan Gallagher Nine News.

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Edited:

Police have cuffed a pilot in relation to an 8 month drug investigation.

The plane came down to land and the 67 year old was caught red-handed.

He had around 45 kilograms of cannabis and other narcotics on board.

Along with the drugs police seized 38 firearms and 100 ecstasy pills.

Detectives claim the drugs and weapons have been making their way through New South Wales, Queensland and into South Australia.

CAITLAN GALLAGHER 9 GC NEWS.

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A convicted pedophile faces time behind bars over the sexual abuse of four Gold Coast boys in the 90s.

The 59 year old allegedly took two boys, aged 10 and 12, to the Spit in a van where he tied them up and sexually assaulted them.

Another child was rollerblading on the street when he was taken by the man and assaulted.

One boy filed a police statement in 1994 over the incident - but the man moved to New South Wales before he could be charged.

Court records claim he was not able to be contacted in another state and he would need to be extradited.

He moved back to Queensland in 2012 after changing his name.

Yesterday, Southport Magistrates Court charged him with multiple counts of indecent treatment of a child and deprivation of liberty.

The court heard some incidents took place in a Gold Coast Shopping Centre toilet.

He was not granted bail and will face court on October 29th.

Caitlan Gallagher Nine Gold Coast News.

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A 59 year old has been charged with indecent treatment of a child after he assaulted to Gold Coast boys in the 90s.

Southport Magistrates Court heard his case yesterday, after the alleged pedophile took children off of the street.

In some instances children were assaulted in public shopping centre toilets.

he was denied bail with a court date set for October 29th.

CAITLAN GALLAGHER 9 GC NEWS

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