Expensive degrees and unpaid internships have priced out all but the most wealthy young people from becoming reporters, broadcasters or writers in Australia – but many are keeping quiet. In this long-form investigation, Mumbrella’s Adam Thorn speaks to struggling wannabe journalists, industry legends as well as the biggest players worldwide fighting to ensure the fourth estate reflects the public it serves.
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Journalism is becoming a profession for only the rich – so why won’t anyone talk about it?
