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Alana Mitchelson

Melbourne
As seen in: News.com.au, Sydney Morning Herald, The Conversation, The Age, The Australian, The Courier-Mail, The Indianapolis Star, The New Daily, SmartCompany (Australia), The Courier (Ballarat, VIC) and
Covers:  Consumer Affairs.
Truth seeker. Creative thinker. Former journalist. 🕵🏻‍♀️ #Writing #WritingCommunity

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Alana Mitchelson’s Biography

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Alana Mitchelson is a qualified journalist based in Melbourne with a passion for justice and the truth.

Her writing has featured in the Indianapolis Star (USA Today network), The New Daily, The Age and the Herald Sun among many other publications.

Her career ambition is to publish books of literary journalism.

Portfolio: http://alanamitchelson.wordpress.com

Contact : alanamitchelson@gmail.com or Twitter @AlanaMitchelson.

Alana Mitchelson’s Journalist Portfolio

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Online Writing Portfolio

An online portfolio of my published work.

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Articles

Boy is ready to run

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By Alana Mitchelson
| Pakenham Officer News Verified
By ALANA MITCHELSON A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD boy who is determined the beat his record time will compete in his 50th community-led ParkRun event this Saturday. Hudson Alonso’s run around Berwick Springs lake averages 33 minutes and two seconds and his best time is five kilometres in 28 minutes and 35 seconds. Hudson is one of about 200 to 300 residents who compete in a volunteer run free weekly five-kilometre timed community run at Berwick Springs estate. “I am extremely proud of him.
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The food brands that support free-range eggs

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By Alana Mitchelson
| The New Daily Verified
Popular companies including Nestle, Betty Crocker, Tip Top Bakery and supermarket giant own brands are sourcing caged eggs to make many of their pre-packaged food products. Australia’s peak animal welfare body also warns that restaurants and cafes across the country still use caged eggs in their meals. The RSPCA estimates as high as 80 per cent of Australian restaurants, cafes and food manufacturers use caged eggs.
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Woolworths quietly pushes back caged egg commitment by five years

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By Alana Mitchelson
| The New Daily Verified
Woolworths has admitted to backflipping on its commitment to stop selling caged eggs by the end of this year, despite consumers increasingly opting for the more ethically sourced free-range variety. In 2013, Woolworths became the first Australian retailer to make the major announcement that it would entirely phase out caged eggs from its shelves by 2018. This move was applauded by animal welfare groups and concerned consumers, but largely criticised by farmers.
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Interview

How is social media changing news?

I find that, as a writer, there is something really quite rewarding in receiving comment from readers and I am in a privileged position where I’m able to initiate an interactive discussion; with access to a far wider audience reach than ever before through social media and other online forum platforms. The concept of an emerging global community – made possible by the creation of the internet – has me excited to see where this will take the media industry going into the future.

Why did you become a journalist?

I find myself attracted to the journalism profession as I love the idea that, as a journalist, I’m constantly meeting new, weird and wonderful people, learning new things and sharing those discoveries with others.

Awards

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The JERAA's Ossie Awards

2015 - Best Text-based Story

Highly Commended for Best Text-based Story at the national annual Ossie Awards ceremony held in Sydney.

Walkley Young Australian Journalist of the Year Award

2015 - Young Australian Journalist of the Year

Award Finalist Nominee.

Indianapolis Pulliam Journalism Fellowship

2015 - Journalism Fellowship

Selected to undertake a 10-week placement at the Indianapolis Star in the United States.

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Report It Right Competition

2014 - Disability Reporting

Runner-up prize

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The JERAA's Ossie Awards

2014 - Best Print News Story

Highly Commended for Best Print News Story at the national annual Ossie Awards ceremony held in Sydney.

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Sir Keith Murdoch Journalism Scholarship

2014 - Scholarship

A paid three-month placement with News Corp, contributing to the Herald Sun's Gallipoli centenary coverage.

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Melbourne Lord Mayor's Creative Writing Award

2009 - Short Story

Highly Commended Young Writer

ACS IT Journalism Award

2018 - Best News Journalist, Best Journalist & Best Telecommunications Journalist

Finalist.

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