Opinion
African crime fears: we shouldn't ignore the success stories
The young people involved in these crimes are also Australians — many born and raised here. Each young man or woman is one of us. They are not "them".
Speaker · Journalist · Filmmaker
Award-winning storytelling that asks the harder questions, on stage, on screen, and on the page.
Helen Kapalos
The work
For two decades Helen Kapalos has told the stories others look away from — on screen, on stage, and in print. Award-winning journalism with the courage to ask the harder questions.
Work with Helen
The Documentary
A Life
of Its Own
Helen's feature documentary on medicinal cannabis — the families, the law, and a people-led movement that challenged authorities worldwide.
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It's time to fix Dan's Law
Journalism is not a profession for the faint of heart. It requires a deep commitment to the truth — and the stamina to stay the course on the stories that can change lives.
Opinion
Strengthening Our Community
One thing that has characterised the COVID-19 outbreak is its ubiquitous grip on all of us. It is also a time when leadership counts the most — we are seeking solutions and breakthroughs, not fear and division.