Suzy Monzer

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Hi, I’m Suzy, a journalism and law student, passionate about storytelling, society and culture, creative arts and passionfruit. Thanks for visiting!

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“I still believe that if your aim is to change the world, journalism is a more immediate short-term weapon.”
Tom Stoppard

Some written pieces…

Colouring the media: one editor’s response to a lack of diversity

As Rose Richani finally sits down, her smile fills my phone screen, and she winces slightly. When…

Media has duty to display wider context of racism

The media’s response to racism in sport often contributes to the problem and demonstrates the lack of diversity in the industry, according to experts.

Lebanon’s government collapses as protestors demand ‘keloun yeni keloun’

Lebanon has descended further into chaos in the wake of the catastrophic blast at the Port of Beirut. Suzy Monzer spoke to some of those demanding transparent elections and the downfall of the ruling class.

Panic, tears and anger: forced to leave a coronavirus ‘red zone’

Tilly Single was looking forward to a year-long university exchange in Northern Italy – until the coronavirus turned it into a “red zone”.

Some audio projects…

Kampus Kulture

Kampus Kulture is a podcast for uni students! Let’s talk zoom, being late for lectures and racism on campus. Whether you’re a current student, ex student, future student, or you’re just interested in what happens on campus, I’ll let you know all our secrets 🤪

Lebanon Learning

‘Lebanon Learning’ is a documentary podcast that allows audiences to take a deeper look at the political, economic and social unrest of Lebanon. Schools in Lebanon have suffered greatly in the past 12 months and have found themselves at the intersection of a myriad or social and political issues…

International Women’s Day Future Stars – Hebah Ali

Hebah is a writer and director based in Sydney, Australia, who is planting her roots in the film and television industry. In 2021 she wrote and directed her first short film ‘Angreeze’ which told the story of immigration and assimilation. During the lockdown in the same year, she directed her first music video for musician Chelsea Warner; ‘It be like that’ which has featured in Rolling Stone and on MTV. You can follow and contact Hebah on Instagram (@hebah.a) and watch her short film, Angrezee (2021), on Youtube and follow on Instagram

Living Remote: Homeschooling in remote areas during Covid-19

Taking a look at the experiences of students living in remote Australia during covid-19.

Aboriginal Women’s Healing Centre to be introduced on the Central Coast

Government has offered funds to support feasibility study thats results will see the first Aboriginal-run women’s healing centre to be introduced on the Central Coast.