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“I’m stunned” says Phineas Meere”
Phineas Meere, co-host of 3CR's The Boldness has
accepted the first Yoorella Media award for Best Current
Affairs Reporter, in honour of his exploratory interview
with Paralympian Hannah McDougal.
The Yooralla Media Awards recognise reporting across all
media, challenging stereotypes unfairly defining people
with disabilities. Awards are given for coverage that
accurately, positively and sensitively portrays the
achievements of people with a disability and the myriad
of issues they face.
Phins initial reaction upon receiving the award was
disbelief. “I’m staggered. I didn’t even know I was
nominated,” he says, tongue firmly in cheek. “I’m
thrilled to receive it. It was judged by my peers. It's
a vindication of what we at The Boldness do.”
The Boldness is a radio program airing on the third and
fifth Wednesdays of the month. “People with disabilities
have to put on a loud, aggressive front in order for
their voices to be heard,” Phineas explains. “The
Boldness is a reflection of this.”
I should also thank Alex Grantham, The Boldness' former
producer and former acting Grit General Manager who
entered the interview in these awards. I'd also like to
thank my co-host Paul Gianni for being great to work
with, and making interviewing people easy and Pete
Johnstone and the rest of the Boldness Team.”
Ironically, as Phin walked on stage to receive the
award, he was also being broadcast on 3CR as part of a
12 hour marathon raising awareness for International Day
of Persons with Disabilities . “It's perfect timing,”
Phin jokes “they are airing repeats of my interviews as
we speak. I am in two places at once.”
For more information on the award, photos or
biographical material you can contact Nicole Symington
at
publicity@gritmedia.org.au or Rachel O’Connel at
rach_oconnell@yahoo.com.au
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