Scarlett Lewis
Bachelor of Journalism, Majoring in Global Screen Media
Journalist and professional media-maker with the University of Wollongong, greatly motivated by a relentless curiosity and wonder about the world, people and how we can narrate our collective and individual experiences through new media forms.
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157 Reports, one charge: inside Australia’s coercive control enforcement crisis | UOWTV
A family lawyer in Wollongong receives pornographic Christmas cards from a client’s ex-partner.
Another is told in court: “I know where you live.”
These are symptoms of a critical gap in Australia’s response to coercive control that extends beyond victims, to those who support them.
As Queensland criminalises coercive control and NSW reviews its pioneering laws after just six months, new data reveals the challenges of turning legislation into protection.
Between July and December 2024, N...
Another is told in court: “I know where you live.”
These are symptoms of a critical gap in Australia’s response to coercive control that extends beyond victims, to those who support them.
As Queensland criminalises coercive control and NSW reviews its pioneering laws after just six months, new data reveals the challenges of turning legislation into protection.
Between July and December 2024, N...
Future-Proofed Podcast Series | Exploring the Future of Audio Journalism
Radio's not dead. But it's not what it used to be. Future Proofed speculates the future of radio and audio journalism through AI, immersive technologies and evolving listener habits.
Each episode blends analysis, critical theory, and the imagination, with creative audio storytelling to explore how newsrooms, audiences and media ethics might adapt in the decades ahead.
Audio is changing, don't miss what comes next.
Each episode blends analysis, critical theory, and the imagination, with creative audio storytelling to explore how newsrooms, audiences and media ethics might adapt in the decades ahead.
Audio is changing, don't miss what comes next.
Winterbourne Woman | Ecofeminist Conceptual Photographic Series
In a place where the rain-swelled streams tell stories of plenty and song, this series traces the breath of water as it meanders through the rainforest, the escarpment, and finally to the sea. Minnamurra, "plenty of fish", is a testament to the ancient practices of women who paddled nuwi canoes, fished with chant and care, and lived by the rhythm of water and earth. Here, in the fleeting flow of a winterbourne stream, we find the echoes of this knowledge and strength, held, and carried by women, past and present.
Young Australian voters aren’t checking out, they’re hacking the system | UOWTV
Voting for a minor party isn’t a dead-end, according to young Australians who are planning on using their first preference to be heard, not just counted.
When university student 23-year-old Alex Ashton heads to the ballot box on May 3, she’s not thinking about party partisanship, she says she is thinking about survival.
“It’s so expensive for young people to even dream about buying a house, paying off HECS, or feeling financially stable,” she said.
“No politician I’ve seen is really committing t...
When university student 23-year-old Alex Ashton heads to the ballot box on May 3, she’s not thinking about party partisanship, she says she is thinking about survival.
“It’s so expensive for young people to even dream about buying a house, paying off HECS, or feeling financially stable,” she said.
“No politician I’ve seen is really committing t...
Election promises ignore early childhood mental health, experts warn | UOWTV
As both major parties pitch big mental health investments ahead of the federal election, frontline professionals have said they are still waiting for policies that target young children, where the need is most urgent.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced Labor’s $1 billion mental health plan whilst campaigning in Western Sydney.
The package includes 58 new or expanded Headspace centres, 31 new or upgraded Medicare Mental Health Centres, and 20 youth specialist clinics.
Opposition Leader...
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced Labor’s $1 billion mental health plan whilst campaigning in Western Sydney.
The package includes 58 new or expanded Headspace centres, 31 new or upgraded Medicare Mental Health Centres, and 20 youth specialist clinics.
Opposition Leader...
Documentary: Drag is the Word
From the rhetoric of Frankie Valli but in a different time and place, ‘drag has meaning, drag is a motion, drag is the way we are feeling.’ For some, drag is a necessary form of artistic self-expression; a visible, fun and flamboyant spectacle of queerness. For others, drag is more pointedly a movement and the birthplace for otherised identities, to question the heteronormative ideas that fly in the face of gender's proven complexity. But discovered, is that the history and landscape of drag artistry is far more diverse and complex than it may appear…
Drag artists, queens and kings, transgender and non-binary persons alike, discuss their journeys from amateurism to stars, from small-town to centre stage; and come together to dance, bend and blur the very beautifully flimsy lines that exist between antiquated gender stereotypes.
FEATURING:
Baby, Phoenix Fyre
Grayson Wallace-Mitchell, Bonoir
Jayden Brown, Jayoncé
Lewis Hughes, Paris Cetamol
Roxee Horror
Drag artists at the UOW UniBar amateur drag night.
SONG CREDITS:
‘Back in Town’, composed by Greatfool.
https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/yJi3K0skJi/
’New Ambitions’, composed by Trevor Kowalski
https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/QWk3RdpgiB/
FILMMAKERS:
Hallie Rutter
Scarlett Lewis
Tashi Folque
Taryn Castle
Drag artists, queens and kings, transgender and non-binary persons alike, discuss their journeys from amateurism to stars, from small-town to centre stage; and come together to dance, bend and blur the very beautifully flimsy lines that exist between antiquated gender stereotypes.
FEATURING:
Baby, Phoenix Fyre
Grayson Wallace-Mitchell, Bonoir
Jayden Brown, Jayoncé
Lewis Hughes, Paris Cetamol
Roxee Horror
Drag artists at the UOW UniBar amateur drag night.
SONG CREDITS:
‘Back in Town’, composed by Greatfool.
https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/yJi3K0skJi/
’New Ambitions’, composed by Trevor Kowalski
https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/QWk3RdpgiB/
FILMMAKERS:
Hallie Rutter
Scarlett Lewis
Tashi Folque
Taryn Castle
No-nonsense guide to The Voice to Parliament Referendum vote | Social Media Carousel Explainer Package
Australians are gearing up to head back to the polls on Saturday, October 14th. This time, it's a referendum on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament.
But wait, let's break it down— what exactly are we voting on, and how will it change the Constitution?
Don't worry, we've compiled an all-in-one, no-nonsense guide to get you fully prepped and ready for referendum day!
But wait, let's break it down— what exactly are we voting on, and how will it change the Constitution?
Don't worry, we've compiled an all-in-one, no-nonsense guide to get you fully prepped and ready for referendum day!
LIVE: Tweeting the Women’s FIFA World Cup Semi Final
The #FIFAWWC semi-final has kicked off and the 75,000-full stadium cheered as #samkerr stole a spot in the starting lineup for the first time all tournament!
Alanna Kennedy has left big shoes to fill for Clare Polkinghorne as she is ruled out due to illness.
More to come🏟 — UOWTV (@UOWTV) August 16, 2023
England’s Lionesses have started the #FIFAWomensWorldCup2023 semi-final out with a nerve-racking attempt at goal from Georgia Stanway and plenty of pressure on #thematildas Mackenzie Ar
Alanna Kennedy has left big shoes to fill for Clare Polkinghorne as she is ruled out due to illness.
More to come🏟 — UOWTV (@UOWTV) August 16, 2023
England’s Lionesses have started the #FIFAWomensWorldCup2023 semi-final out with a nerve-racking attempt at goal from Georgia Stanway and plenty of pressure on #thematildas Mackenzie Ar
Government commits $1 million to ‘The Voice’ referendum education | UOWTV
The federal government has committed more than $1 million to referendum education for the Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament on Wednesday night. This comes after voter support for the voice appears to be waning.
The Australian Government, in tandem with the Museum of Australian Democracy (MoAD) and the Constitution Education Fund Australia (CEFA), announced that the grassroots education and funding proposal would improve information accessibility about the constitution and re
The Australian Government, in tandem with the Museum of Australian Democracy (MoAD) and the Constitution Education Fund Australia (CEFA), announced that the grassroots education and funding proposal would improve information accessibility about the constitution and re
Tides of Change: Illawarra's Coastal Climate Shift
Dive into the stories of a community intimately connected to the big blue and its finned friends on Australians South Coast, and the looming threat of climate change that menaces their minds and coastal homes.
Produced by The University of Wollongong's third-year podcasting class and UOWTV, join us on this journey through Illawarra's waterscape.
Produced by The University of Wollongong's third-year podcasting class and UOWTV, join us on this journey through Illawarra's waterscape.
The Sorry I Asked Podcast - Trying my hand in podcasting!
A space I carved out for all my Gen-Z’ers alike, for the guys and gals that love ranting and having conversations about anything! From the light-hearted, the trivial, the fun, the relatable, to pop culture, the political, the serious… and literally everything in-between.
“It’s going down to the wire” – How the tight race for Gilmore, shows ‘parachuting in’ candidates can do damage | UOWTV
With just 140 votes lifting the Liberal Party’s last remaining hope Andrew Constance ahead of Labor’s Fiona Phillips, the race for the seat of Gilmore on NSW’s South Coast has shown the Coalition that overriding local branch favourites can lose them an election.
The Liberals’ last chance at a seat has landed in the lap of former NSW Transport Minister and Member for Bega Andrew Constance, as he continues to lead the Labor incumbent 52,323 votes to 52,184.
These figures equate to a slim two-par
The Liberals’ last chance at a seat has landed in the lap of former NSW Transport Minister and Member for Bega Andrew Constance, as he continues to lead the Labor incumbent 52,323 votes to 52,184.
These figures equate to a slim two-par
Celebration of IDAHOBIT adds to voter considerations as fed poll approaches | UOWTV
Illawarra residents gathered at the University of Wollongong on Tuesday to celebrate the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), drawing attention to the violence and discrimination against LGBTQIA+ people, and to stand in solidarity with gender diverse and queer individuals.
Pulse, the student experience organisation at the University of Wollongong, joined local educational and advocacy organisations to host a mini-festival on campus featuring DJs, drag perfo
Pulse, the student experience organisation at the University of Wollongong, joined local educational and advocacy organisations to host a mini-festival on campus featuring DJs, drag perfo
Playing From The Soul
It was feared that COVID-19 would change the face of live music in Wollongong forever and that its artists would be forced to mark 2020 as the year that live music in Wollongong died. However, as live music makes an epic and long-awaited return; discovered, are the silver-linings that Wollongong’s much-loved musicians were able to recognise in the year without music.
• ‘Good enough’, performance of an original by The Newsagency.
• ‘Aint it Strange’, original by The Kilbeys.
• ‘Love Of Mine’, per
• ‘Good enough’, performance of an original by The Newsagency.
• ‘Aint it Strange’, original by The Kilbeys.
• ‘Love Of Mine’, per
Wollongong Black Lives Matter Protestors to March at Unauthorised Rally in Defiance of Court Ruling
The Supreme Court has granted the NSW Police application to prohibit the Wollongong Black Lives Matter protest on Saturday, citing significant COVID-19 health and safety concerns.
On Wednesday, the NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller sent the organisers a letter requesting that the protest be cancelled before 9am on Thursday due to COVID-19 health concerns.
When the organisers of the protest did not comply, NSW Police applied to the Supreme Court to have the rally banned, meaning that demonstr
On Wednesday, the NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller sent the organisers a letter requesting that the protest be cancelled before 9am on Thursday due to COVID-19 health concerns.
When the organisers of the protest did not comply, NSW Police applied to the Supreme Court to have the rally banned, meaning that demonstr
Wollongong Black Lives Matter Protest Disbanded by NSW Police
Wollongong protestors plans to march on at the illegal Black Lives Matter demonstration last weekend were interrupted, as NSW Police arrived in numbers to shut the rally down on COVID-19 health grounds.
Despite NSW Police winning their bid in the Supreme Court to have the rally prohibited, over 150 people were in attendance at MacCabe Park defending their right to march, however, no arrests were made.
Gundungurra activist and organiser Trish Levett said that prior to the scheduled start time,
Despite NSW Police winning their bid in the Supreme Court to have the rally prohibited, over 150 people were in attendance at MacCabe Park defending their right to march, however, no arrests were made.
Gundungurra activist and organiser Trish Levett said that prior to the scheduled start time,
Local Australian champion hurdler after more than another spot on Oceania Championships podium | UOWTV
Thirroul hurdler and firefighter Brodee Mate has set her sights on success at the Oceania Championships next month after placing second to Tokyo Olympian and teammate Sarah Carli at the Australian titles.
As part of an 1100-strong NSW team, friends Carli and Mate came first and second, respectively, at the Australian championships in April. The pair became the two fastest women in the 400-metre hurdles in the country, and qualified for the Oceania event in Mackay.
Mate said it was the dream re
As part of an 1100-strong NSW team, friends Carli and Mate came first and second, respectively, at the Australian championships in April. The pair became the two fastest women in the 400-metre hurdles in the country, and qualified for the Oceania event in Mackay.
Mate said it was the dream re
Port Macquarie Underwater
Residents of Port Macquarie have begun the recovery effort after flood-waters inundated properties over the weekend.
Low-lying areas of Port Macquarie were issued evacuation orders on Friday afternoon…
Low-lying areas of Port Macquarie were issued evacuation orders on Friday afternoon…
No Reprieve for NSW Year 12 Students as HSC Exams Pushed Back and Classes Remain Online
Year 12 students in Greater Sydney are to face further weeks of HSC turmoil after completing online Trial HSC examinations and following an announcement to push HSC exams back to November 9.
The NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian revealed on Friday that the states return to school roadmap will begin from October 25 2021 for years Kindergarten to 11.
However, for year 12 students in Greater Sydney including the Illawarra who have already sat online Trial HSC examinations and who will continue to st
The NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian revealed on Friday that the states return to school roadmap will begin from October 25 2021 for years Kindergarten to 11.
However, for year 12 students in Greater Sydney including the Illawarra who have already sat online Trial HSC examinations and who will continue to st
If I Had Known
The class full of keen, wide-eyed students all scurry to their seats at the sound of the bell. As the teacher begins the lesson, all listen attentively, and all eyes remain fixated on her as she speaks. All but one pair of eyes. 8-year-old Georgia’s eyes peer mesmerisingly out the window. Her mind drifts, for perhaps a little too long. But she doesn’t know why, no one did.
“Anyone with ADHD will know that a typical daydreaming episode feels like it’s going for 5 minutes, but sometimes I can wan
“Anyone with ADHD will know that a typical daydreaming episode feels like it’s going for 5 minutes, but sometimes I can wan
Finding My Way
Growing up and figuring out where you belong in the world can be challenging, but doing it all the whilst having to navigate your sexuality can be even harder. 18-year-old Meg always thought that she would marry a man and live the life others had planned for her, but instead, she found her way in love with a girl.
The ethico-legal paradox of The Afghan Files
To what extent are journalists legally and ethically compelled to live-tweet on active criminal investigations or matters of the court?
For journalists, despite the obligation to broadcast and distribute accurate and truthful stories, there is also an equally important obligation to respect the law, confidentiality and privacy. Particularly in the wake of active criminal investigations that provide restrictions upon what journalists can and can’t report on when live-blogging through social medi
For journalists, despite the obligation to broadcast and distribute accurate and truthful stories, there is also an equally important obligation to respect the law, confidentiality and privacy. Particularly in the wake of active criminal investigations that provide restrictions upon what journalists can and can’t report on when live-blogging through social medi
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