Researchers from Deakin University are aiming to ensure a future of high quality, local journalism in rural and regional Australia to enhance democracy and the social fabric of communities beyond the metropole.

Originally from Mexico, Eduardo Jordan left a background in IT made the change to journalism and moved to Brisbane where he completed his Masters in Journalism and a PhD.

Eduardo worked at Amnesty International before joining multicultural radio 4EB and its programme The Wire in 2011.

He became of the Brisbane team’s most senior reporters and loves reporting on Indigenous issues and international news.

He produces The Wire and The Wire Weekly. Conversations on Communication spoke to Eduardo about the future of multicultural journalism.

He’s known simply as Kos. He is Kosmos Samaras – Director Strategy and Analytics RedBridge agency

He has over 25 years of experience in advertising and politics. He is one of the longest serving and most experienced campaign strategists in Australian Labor Party history.

Samaras reflects on Federal Politics, the role of women, Gen Z and the potential permanent stain caused by the politics of retribution and purity over pragmatism. Listen in to find out more.

In this edition, SBS Director of News and Current Affairs Mandi Wicks talks about the difficulties her team face when telling Indigenous Voice stories to a multicultural audience.

Corporate Social Responsibility means that, in the ordinary course of business, a company is operating in ways that enhance society and the environment instead of contributing negatively to them.

Anne-Gret is Austrian and since 2008 head of communications for INEOS in Cologne, Germany. Anne-Gret offers insight on public relations, trust, transparency, and press freedom.

Managing Director of Crisis Communications specialist agency Insignia Jonathan Hemus works with leaders of business globally to ensure they have the capability and confidence to do and say the right things under the intense pressure of a crisis.

Dr John Harrison brings several decades of professional practice in journalism and communication to his work at the University of Queensland. He has worked in print, radio and television as a journalist, editor, and producer, and has won awards for his journalism and teaching.