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Laura Morelli

London, Sydney
Covers:  My aim is to provide a voice for the ones that go unheard. Investigative news, data journalism, human interest, technology & science, entertainment, Indigenous affairs, women's business and health.
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Stories, survival and strategies to end the nuclear age

Stories, survival and strategies to end the nuclear age

SBS — From descendants of Aboriginal survivors of the 1950s Maralinga nuclear testing to survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, the people of Japan and Australia have experienced the impacts of the nuclear fuel chain. Several years have passed and 122 countries across the world have signed the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, yet Australia and Japan have still failed to do so.

A Harry Potter wand event is set to light up London this autumn

A Harry Potter wand event is set to light up London this autumn

The Sun — AS autumn approaches and the skies darken, J.K. Rowling is yet again managing to lighten up our lives. Impatient muggles waiting for the release of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald have been treated to a brand new installation boasting nine magic wands, which will illuminate the bustling walkway between Millennium Bridge and St.

Laura Morelli Entertainment Reporter

Laura Morelli Entertainment Reporter

Sky News — My role as an Entertainment Reporter at Sky News has seen me interview arguably the world’s biggest celebrity, Kim Kardashian, as well as actors such as Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce, Angus Sampson, Pamela Rabe and Joel Jackson. I have interviewed music stars such as Daniel Johns and Jamie Lawson as well as reported live from red carpet awards where I interviewed several celebrities such as Angus and Julia Stone, Kasey Chambers, Mahalia Barnes and M-Phazes. This position has also enabled me to create interesting scripts, voice-overs and video packages for both online and TV content, as well as manage the culture and entertainment website for Sky News.

Entertainment Tonight co-host Kevin Frazier on the time he snubbed Meghan Markle

Entertainment Tonight co-host Kevin Frazier on the time he snubbed Meghan Markle

9Honey — Americans are "losing their minds" as Hollywood royalty marries into the British Royal Family , turning one of their own into a Duchess. And as the world's reporters descend on London to cover the big day, the American media contingent is huge and includes the likes of Entertainment Tonight co-host Kevin Frazier, who told 9Honey about the time he cut short an interview with the starlet for a bigger celebrity.

Laura Morelli interviews Alice McCall at MBFWA

Laura Morelli interviews Alice McCall at MBFWA

TFS — We catch up with the designer of Alice McCall ahead of her Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia installation to discuss why she decided to drive the use of Instagram.

Indigenous Families want Bondi Mural to stay

Indigenous Families want Bondi Mural to stay

SBS — facebook_video video="10154124968227005"] These white handprints are the significant marks of remote Indigenous students from Goodooga in New South Wales. It was the very first time the kids ever saw the ocean, and it happened to be at one of Australia's most popular tourist destinations of Bondi Beach.

A. B. Original speak exclusively to NITV News about January 26

A. B. Original speak exclusively to NITV News about January 26

NITV News — A year ago A.B. Original released their album #ReclaimAustralia to "piss off a bunch of rednecks". Instead they won two ARIA awards and have helped drive change for the nation. Laura Morelli interviewed, filmed and edited this news feature.

Back to bush: the cultural program helping Indigenous youth regain identity

Back to bush: the cultural program helping Indigenous youth regain identity

SBS — "No identity: that's the problem for Aboriginal kids," says the horse-loving Queenslander, Patrick Cooke. "But what we're doing is empowering the youth of today and tomorrow by bringing them back to bush." That's Cooke's mission. To teach, inspire and guide youth who feel disconnected from their culture.

Four Thousand Fish at Barangaroo Reserve

Four Thousand Fish at Barangaroo Reserve

NITV — At Sydney Festival participants are invited to symbolically return four thousand fish to Sydney Harbour in a bid to learn about Barangaroo

Black LGBTI reacts to overwhelming 'YES' vote

Black LGBTI reacts to overwhelming 'YES' vote

NITV News — Today marks a landmark moment in Australian history. Millions of people across the country have voted yes to same-sex marriage, and the black community has shown support, pride and love for their brothers' and sisters' rights. [instagram picture="Bbfp2B3B2fD"] Northern Territory Member for Namatjira, Chansey Paech said he feels "relieved and very happy a divisive and hurtful plebiscite is over".

Meet two of Australia's most prominent Indigenous doctors

Meet two of Australia's most prominent Indigenous doctors

SBS Life — Kelvin Kong's home was always bursting with people. His mother Grace was a nurse so everyone would come over for immunisations, band aids, wound checks, colds, you name it. One of his most distinctive memories as a child was lining up alongside his twin sisters to see who would be nurse Grace's little helper.

Laura Morelli interviews By Johnny @MBFWA

Laura Morelli interviews By Johnny @MBFWA

The Fashion Spot — We catch up with the designer BY JOHNNY. ahead of his Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia show and chat about what to expect from him.

Threatened sawfish pups rescued from remote NT billabong

Threatened sawfish pups rescued from remote NT billabong

SBS — Hidden under the surface of the Daley River, 220km south of Darwin, lies a dried out nursery that was once home to a group of largetooth sawfish pups. The breed of animal would have been steps closer to extinction if Indigenous rangers and researchers hadn't been patrolling the edge of these floodplains.

Commonwealth Games 2018 medals designed by local Nunukul artist

Commonwealth Games 2018 medals designed by local Nunukul artist

NITV — From the sandy shores to the finish line - local artist brings the unique spirit of the saltwater people from the Gold Coast, all the way to the top spots at the Commonwealth Games with her new medal designs.

OKA - Standing strong in my Kulcha

OKA - Standing strong in my Kulcha

SBS — Standing strong in my Kulcha Generating vibrations from the earth, while bringing ancient stories of First Nations people to life through music, OKA blends tribal beats and the digital age to keep Indigenous culture alive.

Laura Morelli interviews Cynthia Rowley at MBFWA

Laura Morelli interviews Cynthia Rowley at MBFWA

The Fashion Spot — From New York City to down under in Sydney, we catch up with designer #CynthiaRowley who talks about her debut runway collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia.

Warlpiri elders mix oldest culture with new technology in a bid to tackle suicide

Warlpiri elders mix oldest culture with new technology in a bid to tackle suicide

SBS — Warlpiri elder, Wanta Jampijinpa (Steve Patrick) works and lives in Lajamanu, a small town located around 557 kilometres from Katherine, in the Northern Territory. In 2005, there was a stone cold silence surrounding the tight knit remote community, when a young man took his own life.

How the national anthem has become a political punching bag

How the national anthem has become a political punching bag

SBS — Australians all let us discuss, a national anthem that's sparking outrage! Sydney superstar Lance Franklin has slammed Mundine's idea for players to boycott the national anthem at this weekend's AFL and NRL grand finals as "stupid." "Personally I think it's pretty stupid really, it's the Australian national anthem, it's a part of our sport, our history."

Laura Morelli interviews Marcus Corowa live on NITV

Laura Morelli interviews Marcus Corowa live on NITV

NITV — In response to Cyclone Debbie, Indigenous musician Marcus Corowa is using his show to raise funds to help rebuild his hometown in Bowen.

Jessica Mauboy will represent Australia for the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest

Jessica Mauboy will represent Australia for the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest

SBS — It seems like Australia and the rest of the world can't help falling for her... Australia is returning to the Eurovision Song Contest for the fourth year running and representing the country in Lisbon will be one of the most powerful voices in First Nations history.

Rare, Raw and Ready to Wear: Our Day Three Wrap of Australian Fashion Week 2016 - theFashionSpot

Rare, Raw and Ready to Wear: Our Day Three Wrap of Australian Fashion Week 2016 - theFashionSpot

The Fashion Spot — In the thick of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia, we saw unique designers showcase their rare, raw and ready to wear stylistic approaches to their runway shows. Wednesday was weird, wonderful and wacky as the designers upped their game and brought fashion to a new meaning.

Anmatyerre artist's work on latest Qantas aircraft

Anmatyerre artist's work on latest Qantas aircraft

SBS — National airline, Qantas has unveiled Indigenous prints on their latest 787 aircraft to honour the work of late Northern Territory artist and Anmatyerre woman, Emily Kame Kngwarreye. It is based on her 1991 painting, Yam Dreaming, signifying the importance of the yam plant as a staple food source in her home region of Utopia, 230km north-east of Alice Springs.

What is the future of Australian children's television?

What is the future of Australian children's television?

SBS — Tony Thorne's country is Tebrikunna, far north eastern Tasmania, Mannalargenna's land and the Director of NITV's latest TV animation, Little J & Big Cuz, has fond memories of his favourite childhood TV shows. In fact it was the inspiration behind the shows he adored growing up that led him to pursue a successful career in television animation, illustration and production.

Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts wand installation lights up London

Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts wand installation lights up London

The Sun YouTube — Impatient muggles waiting for the release of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald have been treated to a brand new installation boasting nine magic wands, which will illuminate the bustling walkway between Millennium Bridge and St. Paul's Cathedral in London.
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