Erielle Manlulu

Journalism, 2023

When people find out that I study journalism they’d always say ‘Wow, journalism!’ followed by an expression that was either amazed, curious, or careful. Sometimes all at once. 

They’d ask, ‘Why journalism?’ and back then I didn’t know how to answer other than the usual, ‘I’ve always loved writing and TV’. But through my journey as a student and intern at 1WayFM and ABC Canberra, I’ve come to love and enjoy radio, TV, and digital journalism. 

I aspire to be a journalist who is able to produce and create stories that resonate and interest audiences through different formats and platforms. I love to create multimedia stories of everyday Canberrans and challenge established thoughts and opinions.

Journalism continues to challenge me with new ideas, topics, and people to connect with. It keeps me on my feet and connected to the world we live in.

 

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Erielle Manlulu

Selected Portfolio

My name is Erielle and I did not like 'The Little Mermaid'

My name is Erielle and I did not like 'The Little Mermaid'

I cringe at the thought of The Little Mermaid when I think back to my childhood. Maybe it was Ursula and her wicked ways or Ariel being spelt completely wrong to me. I can already hear Sebastion mispronouncing my name, ‘Ariel, Ariel?!’, but every other merperson and sea creature got it right. As a kid, I never liked The Little Mermaid, but as a grown adult, I’ve come to love it. - https://theowluc.com/story/my-name-is-erielle-and-i-did-not-like-the-little-mermaid/

The 2003 bushfires: how do we remember them?

The 2003 bushfires: how do we remember them?

January 18, 2003. On this day many lost their homes and for some, the ones they loved the most. The 2003 bushfires were a devastating tragedy that saw the destruction of livelihoods and nature. With those left to pick up the pieces, gain the courage to stand up again, looking at the scorched plains where their homes once stood. Since then, many have rebuilt, trees have been planted, animals have come and gone, while the remnants of memories from those days live on. How have we recognised, remembered, and reflected on these events? - https://theowluc.com/story/the-2003-canberra-bushfires-how-do-we-remember-them/