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Carnivore Diet Participants & Feedback Needed for Sydney Documentary

Short doc about carnivore vs vegan lifestyles – looking for carnivore voices and support I’m an independent filmmaker in Sydney working on a short documentary called “Carnivore Vs Vegan” and I’d love to share the trailer and get feedback from people who actually live the carnivore lifestyle. This isn’t an attack piece on carnivores or vegans. The goal is to follow real people on both sides and show what these ways of eating actually mean in their lives: • Why you chose carnivore in the first place • How it’s affected your health, energy, training, or mindset • How friends, family, and doctors react to your way of eating • What it’s like being “the weird one” at restaurants or social events The film puts carnivore and vegan voices next to each other, but it’s not trying to crown a winner or tell viewers what to eat. It’s about beliefs, identity, and what it feels like to commit to an “extreme” diet in a world that often doesn’t get it. What I’m hoping for from this sub: • Honest feedback on the idea and trailer – what do you feel is usually misunderstood about carnivore that you’d like a film to show properly? • If you like the direction, any upvotes, comments, or shares so more carnivores see it. • If you’re open to it, I’m also keen to hear from potential participants who might want to share their story on camera. I’m running a small crowdfunding campaign to cover essentials like sound, gear and post‑production so this can be finished properly as an independent film. The trailer and more info are here: https://gofund.me/93726f6ff I’ll be reading and replying in the comments, so I’m very open to questions and suggestions on how to represent carnivore fairly and accurately.

AI-Driven Financial Crime Experts on Singapore COSMIC-Australia Gap

🤖 My practical quest for execution of AI in financial services led me to Singapore's COSMIC. And it showed me exactly what Australia's 🇦🇺 next move should be. 🎯 ───────────────────── Singapore's COSMIC isn't a compliance innovation. It's an AI infrastructure innovation. 🤖 Singapore built a platform where six banks share financial crime intelligence in real time — in structured, machine-readable format, designed to feed directly into AI and ML systems. Not reports. Not alerts. Signals. That models can consume. Instantly. ⚡ ───────────────────── I've broken down (briefly) how it works, what the Australia vs Singapore gap actually looks like, and what a phased Australian equivalent would look like in the three slides above. The short version: 🔍 COSMIC is the breakthrough (slide 1) — machine-readable data, AI driven, human-in-loop reviewed reports 🏦 Australia's gap isn't capability — it's architecture (slide 2) — our Big 4 ML systems are world-class, they just can't talk to each other, and that gives us unconnected intelligence 🛠️ We have everything we need to build this now (slide 3) — Fintel Alliance, AML/CTF Act 2024, and a FATF deadline in 2026 ───────────────────── The question isn't whether we should build an Australian COSMIC. It's whether we build it before the window closes. 🪟 I'm keen to hear from experts on how this interconnects with real-time payments, cross-border transactions, and the CDR rails we've already built — comment below. 👇 #AI #AustralianBanking #AML #AgenticAI #MachineLearning #AUSTRAC #FinancialCrime #RegTech #NPP #OpenBanking #CrossBorder

MICF Story Contributors for 40th Anniversary Feature - The Guardian

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF) is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026. As the world's largest dedicated comedy festival, it has a rich history featuring many famous comedians such as David O’Doherty, Michelle Brasier, Nazeem Hussain, Chloe Petts, Lizzy Hoo, Scout Boxall, Wil Anderson, and Mark Watson. We are seeking personal stories from audiences, crew members, and comedians who have experienced the festival over the years, focusing on the funniest, strangest, or most disastrous moments on stage or off. We want to hear about the funniest, strangest or most disastrous moments in 40 years of MICF history – whether you are a punter, crew member or comedian.

theguardian.co.uk

Ballarat Locals Needed for Italian Food Poll - Ballarat Life

Nominate your favourite spot for Italian food Howdy! If you enjoy a good saucy, carb-loaded meal (as I do), I'm sure you've got a favourite Italian spot in Ballarat. I run the local newsletter Ballarat Life, and next week's reader poll is all about Italian food. Before I put the shortlist together, I want to hear from actual locals. Drop your favourite in the comments. The 10 most nominated places go into the poll where 5,500+ Ballarat subscribers vote and crown the best in town. Hidden gems welcome (doesn't have to be Carboni’s). Luciano

Stranded Adelaide Travelers Needed for Middle East Conflict Impact

Planes remain grounded at Adelaide Airport days after travel was thrown into chaos as conflict erupted in the Middle East. South Aussies have been left stranded across the globe. Have you been impacted? We want to hear your stories 👉 https://t.co/YbwmT3DZlY https://t.co/TBQPwpr0cG

Parkinson’s Patients in Western Victoria for ParkinsonNet Story

If you are someone who lives with Parkinson’s in Western Victoria, we want to hear from you. ParkinsonNet is a model of care from the Netherlands that has been shown to improve the quality of care and outcomes for people with Parkinson’s. https://t.co/6doPwHJHkT

WA Sheep Producers Funded in Supply Chain Program for Farm Weekly

🐑 ATTN: WA sheep producers who successfully received funding under Round 1 of the Supply Chain Capacity Program. Can you please DM me? I would love to have a chat with you for a story for Farm Weekly (and would be super grateful for your time and input). Thanks so much.

farmweekly.com.au

Sydney Home Buyers Needing Mortgage for TV Interview on RBA Rate Rise

Journalist looking to interview home buyer Hey AusProperty, Im a TV journalist looking to interview a current property buyer who needs a mortgage to buy a home. I want to know how the recent RBA rate rise and future rate rises will affect your ability to purchase a home. If you are located near Sydney CBD and are interested in doing a TV interview early next week, send me a DM. cheers!

Finance Experts for Ausbiz RETIRE Vertical Australia

Who says finance jouros aren't creative? Check out the front page of the ausbiz RETIRE verticle... We're always looking for great expert guests [email redacted] and partners [email redacted] It is a wealth of information for all Australians, particularly those who care about their money 😊

ausbiz.com.au

Ayahuasca Retreat Participant Stories – Australian Focus

Been on an Ayahuasca retreat? What was it like? I'm looking for all stories - from 'it was life-changing' to 'I felt nothing but nauseous' - and everything in between. The good, bad & ugly. Preferably Australian but will consider strong stories #journorequest #journorequests

Relocation Consultants for Malaysia Emigration from Europe-UK-US-Australia

I’m writing a new article on emigration to #Malaysia from Europe, UK, US + Australia I want to connect with relocation or visa consultants in origin/destination countries or anyone involved If that’s you/you have a contact please DM or email [email redacted] #journorequest

UX Hiring Expert or Recruiter for Podcast Interview Feb 18 ET

I'm looking to interview a UX or Product person in who's involved in hiring or a UX or Design recruiter for my podcast next Wed, Feb 18 for one hour, sometime between 12:15 - 2:30pm ET. The interview will focus on what you you look for in candidates from the initial vetting stage through deciding who gets a job offer. You’re welcome to plug your company and roles you’re hiring for 😉 This interview would be attended live by people currently in Career Strategy Lab and would be repurposed into a podcast episode and YouTube video. Requiremets: - You have been involved in UX hiring in the last 12 months - You are based in the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, or New Zealand - You are available on Wed, Feb 18 for 1 hour between 12:15 - 2:30 pm ET 👉 If you are interested please comment on this post by Thu, Feb 12 at 12pm Eastern so I can finalize logistics for this. PS: Please *do not* DM me about this ... my LinkedIn inbox is impossible to keep up with and your message will get lost! #uxdesigner #uxjobs #uxcareers #productdesign #uxresearch #uxwriter #uxcareer #ux#userexperience #uxresearcher #contentdesign #userexperience #uxcareer #uxjobs #uxportfolio

Australian Inheritance Experiences for Guardian Wealth Inequality Report

A massive transfer of wealth is about to occur between generations in Australia, with an estimated $5.4tn passing from older to younger generations over the next 20 years. This transfer is predicted to deepen wealth inequality, concentrating wealth among the wealthy and exacerbating poverty for others. Former Treasury secretary Ken Henry describes it as an "intergenerational tragedy" linked to tax system failures. The journalist is seeking Australians' personal experiences regarding inheritance, whether they expect to give or receive inheritance, or expect to get nothing, and how this impacts their lives and financial decisions. Tell us: are you expecting to give or receive an inheritance? Or give or get nothing? Are you expected to inherit money and do you look upon it as a way to get ahead? Perhaps you do not expect inheritance to be part of your life at all? Are you the one doing the giving to help your children? Share your experience.

theguardian.co.uk

Synaesthesia Expert Interview - Australia - This Week

Looking to interview an expert in Synaesthesia, this week. Preferably Australian. #JournoRequest #JournoRequests

Australian Paramedics on Managing Cognitive Load in Prehospital Work

I'm looking to interview a couple more Australian paramedics about how the manage their cognitive load when working within the prehospital space. Via Zoom and should only take 20-30 minutes. Please fill out the EOI in the link if interested. Thanks! 🙂

1980s RPG Paperback Fans in UK-Canada-Aus-NZ for Interview

Hello! Are you in the UK/Canada/Aus/NZ? Did you discover RPGs through any of the paperback-book games released in the mid-1980s (Fighting Fantasy RPG, Advanced FF, Maelstrom, Dragon Warriors, Tunnels & Trolls)? Can I ask you a couple of questions for an article? Please get in touch.

Experts on Grid Law & Hardware Resilience for Brisbane Joule Economy

Beyond Maduro: Why Brisbane is Building the World’s First Joule-Backed Economy The 2026 extraction of Nicolás Maduro in Caracas sent a shockwave through the global financial system: if an asset can be centralized, it can be seized. From gold bunkers to frozen bank accounts, the traditional concept of "Sovereign Reserves" has been proven fragile. Enter The Architect Protocol v1.1. Developed in Brisbane as a response to the 2026 geopolitical shift, this protocol moves the world from "Political Trust" to "Thermodynamic Truth." By pegging the currency (E$) directly to the Joule, the protocol ensures that value cannot be printed, spoofed, or raided. Why Human Experts are Needed Now While the AI-led "Red-Team" audit has confirmed a 92% Resilience Score against quantum cloning and orbital spoofing, we are now seeking human expertise in three specific areas: 1. Grid Law: Integrating the "Multi-Root Treaty" between Australia, Vietnam, and Norway into existing international maritime and energy law. 2. Hardware Resilience: Stress-testing the Quantum PUF (Q-Pulse) sensors against extreme Queensland weather events. 3. Macro-Stitch: Finalizing the "Logic Multiplier" math to ensure global trade remains equitable between energy-rich and logic-rich nations.

Chinese Heritage Hotel Executives in UK-USA-Canada-Australia for Lunar New Year Q&A

Hive mind/journo request – I am working on something for the upcoming Lunar New Year and want to speak to senior hospitality leaders/hoteliers/hotel-adjacent C-Suite/MDs/GMs folk of Chinese origin/heritage for a very quick (and fun) Q&A – I am specifically looking for people NOT based in Asia (I have lots from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia), but am looking for those operating in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia etc. Slide into my DMs. 谢谢

Ex-Expats Regretting Move to Remote Tropical Locations for Travel Feature

Looking to speak to someone who moved to Australia/Bali/ or other remote and tropical locations and regretted it as it wasn't what they thought it would be for a potential travel feature this week #journorequest #pr #travel

Australian Parents of Teens on U16 Social Media Ban Impact

Looking to speak to Australian parents of teenagers about the U16 social media ban one month on — pros/cons/realities/is it working? For a British newspaper. Drop me a line at [email redacted] if you can help #journorequest #socialmediaban

Australians with Smart Home Device Failures or Security Issues

Looking to speak to Australians who've had their smart home devices (locks, bells, lights) fail them, whether it's breaking / running out of battery / being hacked. Horror stories, funny anecdotes... please send them my way! 📩 [email redacted] #journorequest

Non-US English-Speaking Women Voxpop on US Views - Spotlight

#URGENT #callout: Still looking for three #women from the English-speaking #world (not from the US or based in the US) to respond to this question: What do you think of the #US right now? Must be willing to provide one high-res headshot and a 1 to 2 minute audio voice note via WhatsApp from a quiet location. My deadline is 12.01. Get in touch today. #journorequest Outlet: ZEIT SPRACHEN (Spotlight). This is for a #voxpop for EFL learners. It'll be something similar to this: https://lnkd.in/e6WEGSZB #English #EFL #ESOL #SouthAfrica #Nigeria #NewZealand #Australia #Malta #Canada

spotlight-online.de

Cork Witnesses in Sydney for Bondi Beach Shooting Echo Live

JOURNO REQUEST- Looking to speak with anyone from Cork that may have witnessed the shooting today at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. If anyone or if you know anyone based in Sydney from Cork that may be interested in chatting with @echolivecork send me a message.

echolive.ie

Australian Robot Vacuum Owners for User Experience Survey

Looking for Aussies who rate their robot vac—working on a short piece Hi all I’m gathering real-world experiences for a story on the rise of robot vacs in Australia. If you have one you really rate, I would love to know: • Model + how long you’ve had it • Best features • Any deal-breaker quirks • Whether you’d buy it again Comment or send me DM :) Attribution by Reddit username is fine.

Young Australian Conservationists on Shark Net Advocacy

Looking for young conservationists passionate about shark nets in Australia for a story I’m working on #prrequest

Australia Young Hospitality-Retail Workers for Wage Underpayment Interview

Anyone been underpaid in Hospitality/Retail? Need interview for uni assignment (anonymous) Hi everyone, I’m a university journalism student working on a news story about wage underpayment among young workers in Australia. I’m looking to interview people aged 18–30 (hospo/retail/delivery) who have experienced underpayment, unpaid trials, or cash-in-hand issues. For transparency: • The interview will be published anonymously — your name will NOT appear in the story. • However, my assignment requires me to verify interview sources by collecting your full name, email and phone number. • These details will ONLY be seen by my tutor for verification and will NOT be used or shared in any public way. • All information will be deleted after the assignment is graded. Interviews can be done via Reddit DM, Zoom, or phone — whatever you prefer. If you're comfortable sharing your experience, please DM me. Thank you so much!

Natural Disaster Survivors on Tourism Impact for Telegraph Travel

I'm looking to speak to locals of places that have been struck by natural disasters, to hear their thoughts on the responsible return of tourism – for The Telegraph's travel section. eg. New Orleans post-Katrina, New South Wales and California post-wildfires, Morocco post-earthquake. Tell me, do you think the return of tourism was a help or hindrance? Was it handled correctly by authorities? Was it too soon, or a welcome relief? You don't have to work in tourism; I'm keen to hear from anyone affected by these situations. Please don't reply here; if you're happy to answer a couple of Qs, please DM or pop me an email on [email redacted]. Thankyou. An emotive subject, which will be sensitively handled and reported. #journorequest

telegraph.co.uk

Australian Doctor Supporting Newborn Genome Testing - ABC News

Looking to interview an Australian doctor who is pro genome testing every newborn for potential diseases for a feature for @abcnews. Deadline: one week today. #JournoRequest

abc.net.au

Menopause Case Study - Rural Women for Farm Weekly Feature

I'm currently working on a story about menopause and I'm looking for a woman who would be comfortable in sharing her experience with menopause while living in a rural or regional area. If this is you please send me a message or email at [email redacted]! 🥰

farmweekly.com.au

Luxury Family Travel Host South Pacific-Caribbean-Mexico Dec 20

TRAVEL COVERAGE OPP: The thing about covering luxury family travel is that I have to schedule around my kids’ school breaks. (Though, some might say I don’t — but that’s [url=https://substack.com/redirect/cecf6620-e65f-40a8-8f54-a6a7da3318f3]another matter for another story[/url].) That being said, I’m looking to schedule family travel for the week of December 20 or so. If these dates aren't a nonstarter and you’d like to chat about hosting, let’s talk! Ideally, South Pacific/Caribbean/Mexico/Central America, ideally non- or one-stop from LAX. Here’s how to pitch: Simply respond to this email with a new subject line or pitch me at [email redacted].

Case Study - Brits Relocating London-Sydney-Bristol

Keen to speak to Brits who've moved from London to Sydney then back to Bristol (for a UK national newspaper) 📩 [email redacted] #journorequest

Over-35 Brits in Australia on Working Holiday Visa for Feature

Looking to speak to Brits aged over-35 and living in Australia on a working holiday visa - for a feature in a UK national newspaper 📩 [email redacted] #journorequest

Interview Subjects for Melbourne Commission Flats Book

Calling All Tower Voices: Help Me Tell Melbourne’s Stories Hey Reddit, My name’s Jonny - hip hop artist, writer, and lifelong student with a heavy interest of the streets. I’m working on a coffee table style book that’s been brewing in me for years. It’s about the high-rise commission flats of Melbourne not just the buildings, but the people inside them. The stories, the perseverance, the splendor, the chaos and the resilience of those within them. These towers aren’t just concrete—they’re vertical neighborhoods. I’ve lived near them, in them, around them. I’ve seen lives unfold in them and unfortunately end in them. I’ve felt the pulse of survival and community echo through many storeys. And now, I want to document it. This book isn’t a plastic gangster tribute. It’s not a poverty-porn exposure. It’s a real look at real people. And I need your help. Who I’m Looking to Interview: If you’ve lived in or around Melbourne’s commission flats—or even just passed by them—I want to hear from you. Especially if you’re: An immigrant or refugee A drug user or dealer (past or present) A builder, cleaner, or maintenance worker A musician, artist, or creative A politician or activist A sportsperson or coach A single mum or dad A disabled person navigating the system A foster kid, youth worker, or teacher A neighbour, passer-by, or someone with a story to tell If you’ve got a voice, I need to hear it. What This Is About: I’m collecting interviews, memories, photos and reflections—raw and real. You can stay anonymous if you want. You can write me a memoir; I can send you a bunch of questions and I want you to speak freely. I’m not here to judge or edit your truth. I’m here to amplify it. How to Get Involved: Email me and I’ll follow up with a few questions if you like. I’m currently serving a sentence in a Melbourne prison with my earliest for parole set in late Feb next year. I have a laptop with a locked down internet connection, with an email account that allows myself and a friend to communicate. If this has gathered your attention, I’m sure you aware that the state government has been demolishing these buildings and plan to have them all gone by 2032, so let’s make sure your stories don’t disappear with the towers. Peace, Jonny

TikTok Shop Buyers & Sellers Needed for University Study

Interview request (Please help me)/ Anyone here ever bought or sold stuff on TikTok Shop? I’d love to hear your story Hi folks! I am Layla, a student who stuying International Journalism at the University of Melbourne. And I am working on a story about people purchasing product on Tiktok. If you’ve bought or sold anything — snacks, phone charms, cute small items, etc. — I’d love to chat or message for a quick interview. It’s super casual (5-10 mins, or even over DMs), just to understand your experience and what makes TikTok shopping so addictive! If you’re open to sharing, please comment or DM me! Thanks a lot 🙏

Zeitgeist Experts for Documentary on Cultural Trends - Gold Coast/Brisbane

Seeking interviewee for documentary exploring the meaning of ‘Zeitgeist’ and how it’s evolved through recent decades Hey everyone, I’m currently working on a short documentary that explores the idea of “Zeitgeist” — the spirit or cultural mood that defines a particular moment in time. I’m looking to interview someone who can speak about what that term really means — how it’s shown through the ideas, art, music, and attitudes people share — and how it’s evolved across different eras. In particular, I’d love to chat about: What “zeitgeist” actually represents in a cultural sense How certain movements or trends (music genres, social media, aesthetics, etc.) have captured the “mood” of their time Examples from recent decades — e.g. how things like deep house music, influencer culture, or even online identity might represent today’s zeitgeist I’m open to anyone with insight or experience in this area — academics, cultural theorists, journalists, artists, sociologists, or anyone with a strong grasp on contemporary culture. The interview would be recorded for the documentary, filmed locally (Gold Coast/Brisbane area) or remotely via video call if preferred. If this sounds like something you’d be interested in — or if you know someone who’d be a great fit — please reach out or comment.

Australian Doctors with Overseas Experience for Medscape Feature

Anyone here an Australian doctor who has or is currently working overseas? I'm writing a Medscape feature and I'm looking for sources! [email redacted]

medscape.com

Australian Interior Experts & Decorators for Christmas Tips Feature

Keen to speak to Aussie interior experts for a light-hearted piece on Christmas decorations. Top detangling/storage tips, when to take them down, etc. Also keen to speak to Aussies who put up super elaborate decorations every year. 📩 [email redacted] #journorequest

Ex-Potters House Members in Australia for news.com.au Interview

Ex-Potters House members for interview Hi all, I'm an investigative journalist based in Melbourne and have been speaking with a few ex-members of Potters House for a story I'm working on. I'm looking for people who left the church and want to speak about their experiences, particularly those in Australia. My email address is [email redacted] or you can message me directly here. Thanks so much.

news.com.au

Young Australians on Declining UK Working Holiday Visas

🇦🇺🇬🇧 Keen to speak to young Australians about dwindling numbers applying for UK working holiday visas - why is this? Is the rite-of-passage of living in London in your 20s dying out? What's the talk among Aussie expats in London? 📩 [email redacted] #journorequest

Young Australians in UK on Decline of Working Holiday Visas

🇬🇧🇦🇺 Keen to speak to young Australians in the UK about dwindling numbers applying for UK working holiday visas - why is this? Is the UK expat dream over? Is the rite-of-passage of living in London in your 20s over? 📩Drop me a line at [email redacted] #journorequest