This week we're launching a new series called News Bites. It spotlights the journalism of staff and students at the Centre for Advancing Journalism. 

 

Our first guest is lecturer Jo Chandler, who’s reported extensively on Australia's closest neighbour, Papua New Guinea. 

 

It's a place that's hard to report from. Many areas can only be reached by plane or boat.  There's also political violence and corruption, with deadly brawls often spilling into the streets during election season 
 

Jo's reporting often focuses on climate and health issues, as well as gender. For News Bites, she was interviewed by her colleague Jeff Sparrow.  

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