https://katierobke.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Katie RobkeenSat, 29 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://katierobke.journoportfolio.com/articles/we-need-to-talk-about-that-12-dress/An honest look at fast-fashion giants and the reality behind their low prices.Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://katierobke.journoportfolio.com/articles/we-need-to-talk-about-that-12-dress/https://katierobke.journoportfolio.com/articles/media-relay/Have you ever wondered who decides what shows up on your feed? Platforms like TikTok and Instagram are places we go to laugh, learn, connect and campaign — but they’re also spaces where we’re tracked, ranked, sold-to and sometimes silenced.Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://katierobke.journoportfolio.com/articles/media-relay/https://katierobke.journoportfolio.com/articles/research-proposal-early-adolescent-boys-in-digital-youth-culture/Adolescence is a formative period in which boys navigate expectations around emotion, appearance and behaviour, with digital media now a key site for identity construction (boyd 2014; Kimmel 2017).Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://katierobke.journoportfolio.com/articles/research-proposal-early-adolescent-boys-in-digital-youth-culture/https://katierobke.journoportfolio.com/articles/narrative-hemline-code/Chapter One The thread slips between my fingers, too fine to see in this light. We’re only allowed half an hour of lamp oil now, and I’ve already used my share. I blink hard, but the headache's already blooming behind my right eye. It always starts with a tiny spark, like someone striking a match close to my skull.Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://katierobke.journoportfolio.com/articles/narrative-hemline-code/https://katierobke.journoportfolio.com/articles/ashley-freeman-rudd-on-strength-self-discovery-and-the-power-of-movement/With her husband on an international tour, two young boys at home and a career in full swing, Ashley Freeman-Rudd carves out time to chat with me candidly about what fuels her: health, wellness and family.Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://katierobke.journoportfolio.com/articles/ashley-freeman-rudd-on-strength-self-discovery-and-the-power-of-movement/https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/413811/images/b8125108-1f44-4f6d-a8bd-f23a646ee600.pngWHILE SUMMER ON the Sunshine Coast steals the spotlight with its long days, beach trips, mangoes and icy beers, autumn has quietly emerged as the unsung hero. Our days now maintain their sunny embrace without the threat of a heatwave or a sudden summer storm, making outdoor events a blissful experience.Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/413811/images/b8125108-1f44-4f6d-a8bd-f23a646ee600.pnghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/413811/images/9daca897-45e8-458b-b733-ff12e9df4194.pngMon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/413811/images/9daca897-45e8-458b-b733-ff12e9df4194.pnghttps://www.saltmagazine.com.au/people/raw-beauty/In the quiet hum of her work shed, Jodi Casey sits surrounded by a treasure trove of discarded materials, worn metal, and the earthy aroma of camphor laurel. As we speak, she is busy completing a freestanding 20-centimetre-wide butterfly sculpture perched on a piece of aged driftwood. Its vibrant hues of teal and blue, sourced from vintage jewellery, intertwine delicately to its wings that are bordered by an old bicycle chain. Jodi creates one-off recycled and repurposed sculptures using thought...Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.saltmagazine.com.au/people/raw-beauty/https://www.saltmagazine.com.au/life/artistic-rebellion/In the realm of art curation, there are those who assemble exhibitions, and then there’s Kevin Wilson — a visionary art curator, gallery manager and director who breathes life into the spaces he oversees. Kevin’s journey through the art world has been nothing short of remarkable. From the vibrant halls of Melbourne’s Linden New Art public gallery to the coastal surrounds of Noosa Regional Gallery, as well as various stints internationally, Kevin has undoubtedly shaped the cultural landscape of e...Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://www.saltmagazine.com.au/life/artistic-rebellion/https://www.myweeklypreview.com.au/news/mind-all-the-tell-tale-symptoms/A 63-year-old woman stands beside her bed holding her favourite shirt. Confusion clouds her gaze as she looks around the room. For a moment, she cannot recall why she is standing there or where she has planned to go. Her bouts of forgetfulness are initially brushed off as ‘just part of the ageing process’. However, a few years later, she is diagnosed with a form of dementia. Over this time, her symptoms have become more prevalent, affecting her day-to-day functioning. Scenarios like this occur a...Wed, 10 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://www.myweeklypreview.com.au/news/mind-all-the-tell-tale-symptoms/https://www.myweeklypreview.com.au/news/scrolling-through-adolescence-social-medias-impact-on-mental-health/A soft blue glow emanates onto the face of a 14-year-old, as they clutch their phone tightly. It’s 2am, and the world outside their window is silent, but what’s in their grasp is anything but: a bustling list of glossy filters and curated posts, triggering a complex pattern of neurological responses that are closely linked to a range of acute and prolonged mental illness issues. The digital revolution has undoubtedly shaped the identity of Gen A and Gen Z (those born from 1996 onward), with the...Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.myweeklypreview.com.au/news/scrolling-through-adolescence-social-medias-impact-on-mental-health/https://www.sunshinecoastnews.com.au/2023/11/09/from-dior-to-noosa-pilates-instructors-catalyst-for-change/She stands with arms outstretched and a welcoming smile, the sparkling waters of Noosa River reflecting delicately onto the high ceiling behind her. For Claire Toone, this boutique Pilates and wellness studio in Noosaville has been a labour of love she’s consciously poured herself into for almost seven years. Ms Toone, 39, hasn’t always called Noosa home – and she admits that Pilates wasn’t her first love. The Noosa Flow owner grew up in Badger Head, a small rural seaside community in northern T...Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.sunshinecoastnews.com.au/2023/11/09/from-dior-to-noosa-pilates-instructors-catalyst-for-change/https://www.myweeklypreview.com.au/news/scrolling-through-adolescence-social-medias-impact-on-mental-health/A soft blue glow emanates onto the face of a 14-year-old, as they clutch their phone tightly. It’s 2am, and the world outside their window is silent, but what’s in their grasp is anything but: a bustling list of glossy filters and curated posts, triggering a complex pattern of neurological responses that are closely linked to a range of acute and prolonged mental illness issues. The digital revolution has undoubtedly shaped the identity of Gen A and Gen Z (those born from 1996 onward), with the...Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.myweeklypreview.com.au/news/scrolling-through-adolescence-social-medias-impact-on-mental-health/