Author Archives: Alana Mitchelson

About Alana Mitchelson

Alana is an aspiring author, experienced journalist and qualified investigator based in Melbourne, Australia. Follow her on Twitter at @AlanaMitchelson.

New website at alanamitchelson.com !

Inked History of Now is soon to be moving. I am very excited to announce that in a few months’ time, all content from this blog will be transferred across to my new website which I am currently in the process of

New website at alanamitchelson.com !

Inked History of Now is soon to be moving. I am very excited to announce that in a few months’ time, all content from this blog will be transferred across to my new website which I am currently in the process of

Journalists require the ability to protect sources without fearing a jail term

Protecting confidential sources has been coined ‘the golden rule’ of journalism (Ingham 2008, p. 4), so why in the year 2013 does the legal system often abandon some of the best journalists this country has to offer? This essay will

Journalists require the ability to protect sources without fearing a jail term

Protecting confidential sources has been coined ‘the golden rule’ of journalism (Ingham 2008, p. 4), so why in the year 2013 does the legal system often abandon some of the best journalists this country has to offer? This essay will

Interview with For Our Hero’s Jay Taplin

For fans of Fall Out Boy and All Time Low, don’t underestimate the power of Melbourne pop-punk rockers For Our Hero whose debut album reached as high as No. 2 on the iTunes rock charts. Having supported the likes of

Interview with For Our Hero’s Jay Taplin

For fans of Fall Out Boy and All Time Low, don’t underestimate the power of Melbourne pop-punk rockers For Our Hero whose debut album reached as high as No. 2 on the iTunes rock charts. Having supported the likes of

Can everyone be a journalist nowadays?

The creation of the internet instigated a rapidly changing media landscape whereby news is now able to be disseminated at a much faster rate and attain a far broader audience reach than ever before. Journalism, like any other social discourse,

Can everyone be a journalist nowadays?

The creation of the internet instigated a rapidly changing media landscape whereby news is now able to be disseminated at a much faster rate and attain a far broader audience reach than ever before. Journalism, like any other social discourse,

Stonnington FReeZA Push Start Battle of the Bands 2013

The Stonnington heat for this year’s FReeZA Push Start Battle of the Bands is just two months away. It is an opportunity for members of the community to witness a showcase of fresh, local talent among Stonnington’s youth and presents

Stonnington FReeZA Push Start Battle of the Bands 2013

The Stonnington heat for this year’s FReeZA Push Start Battle of the Bands is just two months away. It is an opportunity for members of the community to witness a showcase of fresh, local talent among Stonnington’s youth and presents

The relationship between news and power

Our reliance upon the press for information is phenomenal. While the internet has ignited the potential for a global community to develop, whereby news can be disseminated via a range of alternative media platforms, your average Joe still depends on

The relationship between news and power

Our reliance upon the press for information is phenomenal. While the internet has ignited the potential for a global community to develop, whereby news can be disseminated via a range of alternative media platforms, your average Joe still depends on

Lee “Sonnyboy” Morgan interview

Originally hailing from the Framlingham Aboriginal Reserve near Hopkins River, the buzz of music has ever been a constant in Lee Morgan’s family life – long before it became his profession. Reflecting upon his childhood in small country town Panmure,

Lee “Sonnyboy” Morgan interview

Originally hailing from the Framlingham Aboriginal Reserve near Hopkins River, the buzz of music has ever been a constant in Lee Morgan’s family life – long before it became his profession. Reflecting upon his childhood in small country town Panmure,

Ben Lee returns Down Under to launch new album

Sydney-born esteemed singer/songwriter Ben Lee is returning home in April from his L.A. base to tour down under in celebration of the launch of his new soon-to-be-released album Ayahuasca: Welcome To The Work. He will be performing three shows in homeland

Ben Lee returns Down Under to launch new album

Sydney-born esteemed singer/songwriter Ben Lee is returning home in April from his L.A. base to tour down under in celebration of the launch of his new soon-to-be-released album Ayahuasca: Welcome To The Work. He will be performing three shows in homeland

Exclusive interview with Short Stack’s Bradie Webb

Alana Mitchelson was in touch with Bradie Webb about his music producing aspirations in light of his recently announced new label Bradie Webb Music.   Thanks Bradie for giving up your time to chat with me today about your new

Exclusive interview with Short Stack’s Bradie Webb

Alana Mitchelson was in touch with Bradie Webb about his music producing aspirations in light of his recently announced new label Bradie Webb Music.   Thanks Bradie for giving up your time to chat with me today about your new

Short Stack’s Bradie Webb announces music producing label

Short Stack ex-drummer Bradie Webb reveals his aspirations within the music producing scene under his new label. Bradie Webb has recently confirmed that he is set to continue a career within the music industry, taking on a more appealing behind-the-scenes

Short Stack’s Bradie Webb announces music producing label

Short Stack ex-drummer Bradie Webb reveals his aspirations within the music producing scene under his new label. Bradie Webb has recently confirmed that he is set to continue a career within the music industry, taking on a more appealing behind-the-scenes

The journalistic relevance of Foucault’s theory

Esteemed social theorist of the 20th century Michel Foucault’s work celebrates the notion that subjects are constituted within a historical framework. In this way, the behaviour of journalists in today’s society and hence, the production of journalism has very much

The journalistic relevance of Foucault’s theory

Esteemed social theorist of the 20th century Michel Foucault’s work celebrates the notion that subjects are constituted within a historical framework. In this way, the behaviour of journalists in today’s society and hence, the production of journalism has very much

DIVINEY

Short Stack’s Shaun Diviney continues making music with DIVINEY planning to release new tracks next month.

DIVINEY

Short Stack’s Shaun Diviney continues making music with DIVINEY planning to release new tracks next month.

Blunderbuss

Jack White proves himself to be far from blunderbuss in his debut solo album released on April 23 this year. In the past he has never been afraid to veer away from the mainstream music trends and he need not be.

Blunderbuss

Jack White proves himself to be far from blunderbuss in his debut solo album released on April 23 this year. In the past he has never been afraid to veer away from the mainstream music trends and he need not be.

The crucial issues surrounding contemporary journalism

The concept of journalism has very much expanded since the arrival of the internet. The term ‘contemporary journalism’ encompasses the combination of the newer online and video media platforms with the more traditional print and radio formats since the creation

The crucial issues surrounding contemporary journalism

The concept of journalism has very much expanded since the arrival of the internet. The term ‘contemporary journalism’ encompasses the combination of the newer online and video media platforms with the more traditional print and radio formats since the creation