Tom ForbesBA (Journalism, International Relations) | Year | Milestone |
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1990-1996 | Studied Associate Diploma in Applied Science (Farm Management) and worked in various jobs before travelling overseas. | | 1997-1998 | Enrolled in Bachelor of Arts (Journalism, International Relations) at 24 years of age, attracted by the prospect of qualifying in two years instead of three
Gained practical newsroom experience and career contacts through internship at Channel 9 Gold Coast News, arranged by Prof. Mark Pearson
Gained further experience and contacts through work placement at Channel 10 News in Brisbane, arranged by Bond | | 1998 | Secured position as Sports Reporter for WIN Television in Townsville through contacts made during Channel 9 internship Eventually moved into general reporting roles in north Queensland and Toowoomba . | | 2002 | Returned to Channel Nine Gold Coast News, specialising in court reporting. | | 2005 | Secured reporting position with ABC radio news in Brisbane. | | 2006 | Relocated to the Gold Coast, writing and presenting news bulletins for ABC 91.7 Coast FM . | | 2010-2012 | Took up role as the ABC’s television news reporter on the Gold Coast, filing stories for 7pm news, 7.30 Report, ABC’s 24-hour news channel and ABC radio. |
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