Interviewing Lucas Thompson at the Deniliquin Golf Club.
As a Year 10 student from Deniliquin High School, I’ve spent my work experience week inside a building that holds over 167 years of local history.
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It is a place where generations of stories have been written for our town, and this week, I got to write a small piece of my own.
When I first walked through the doors on Monday morning, the PT team threw me straight into the action.
Journalism, I quickly discovered, is not just about sitting at a desk and typing.
It is a fast-paced job that requires you to be the eyes and ears of the community.
Each day provided intensive, hands-on experience in modern news production.
I interviewed members of the community and friends, wrote publishable articles, and learned how a simple conversation can transform into a front page story.
The experience taught me that a good reporter needs to be three things: curious, observant, and a great listener.
Me out and about in search of a story.
Assisting at the Deniliquin Pastoral Times gave me a real taste of what regional journalism takes.
Travelling to the Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre, Fitnow!, and the Deni Golf Club have been highlights of the week so far, not to mention the Biggest Morning Tea yesterday.
Covering community events has helped me connect deeply with Deniliquin’s locals and appreciate what shapes our town.
I feel far more connected to my home town now than I did at the start of the week.
While the work is demanding and the deadlines are tight, telling the stories of our region is rewarding.
Working here has built my confidence, sharpened my communication skills, and has given me a taste of a potential career.
A massive thank you to the entire PT team for sharing their knowledge and making my week such a positive and growth-filled experience.
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