Kirsten Diprose’s journalism career: from the ABC to research

From the ABC to podcasting to research, Kirsten Diprose’s journalism career has been wide-reaching. She revisits it on this episode of Stories of Wonder. Content warning: this episode mentions a distressing news story, but doesn’t go into detail. For support in Australia visit: deakin.edu.au/24hoursupport or for support in another country visit spotify.com/resources Read more about Kirsten’s story.Listen to ‘Ducks on the Pond’: ducksonthepond.com.au Click here to watch a video of this episode. Click here to view the episode transcript. (00:38) - From 16 to the ABC: a clear goal early (02:52) - Building a pathway into journalism (07:00) - Starting in radio at 15 and learning fast (11:10) - Why career focus mattered early (12:19) - Breaking into the ABC and early wins (17:41) - Handling rejection and building resilience (21:23) - Moving interstate and starting at the ABC (23:34) - Learning fast in regional journalism (28:17) - From city journalist to life on a farm (33:08) - How podcasting is reshaping journalism (40:05) - Redefining success and career paths (46:03) - The future of local news in Australia (55:07) - Why rural voices matter more than ever Please note: The individual views and opinions expressed in this video do not necessarily reflect those of Deakin as an organisation. Deakin is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where both freedom of speech and academic freedom are vigorously upheld. Our community thrives on diverse opinions and perspectives, with open-minded inquiry and respectful disagreement essential to our university culture.