News By Us, For Us

Naarm, Melbourne, Australia 

Khalid Amiri, an Afghan refugee and former journalist for Radio Television of Afghanistan, fled Kabul after the Taliban takeover. Now a refugee rights activist, he advocates for Afghan people suffering in Afghanistan. He holds a Master’s degree from the University of Melbourne.  

Appearing in: Session 1, Session 7 

Naarm, Melbourne, Australia 

Louisa Lim’s book The People’s Republic of Amnesia was shortlisted for the Orwell Prize and the Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in Journalism. Louisa has reported for The New York Times, Washington Post and Guardian, and was the correspondent for BBC and NPR for a decade. She currently teaches at the University of Melbourne. 

Appearing in: Session 1, Session 7

Wurundjeri Country, Melbourne, Australia 

Beverley Wang is the ABC’s National Culture correspondent. She hosts the pop culture show Stop Everything! and Life Matters on Fridays on ABC RN, and is a regular contributor to ABC News Breakfast. Beverley is Taiwanese Canadian, based in Melbourne. 

Appearing in: Session 7, Session 11, Stop Everything! Live 

Kamilaroi Country, Sydney, Australia

Drew Ambrose is an international correspondent, series producer, and investigative journalist who specialises in reporting on Human Rights and Global Affairs. He is known for his intrepid documentary-making across the world for Al Jazeera English programmes unit. Drew’s journalism has won over 45 awards. 

Appearing in: Session 1, Session 7