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Louise Eddy

Louise Eddy

Tourism Officer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Freelance Photographer - Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, Siem Reap, Cambodia

  • Education

    • University of Canberra

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      Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing/Journalism (incomplete)

      Also studied politics, law, sociology, behavioural science and Australian literature

    • Deakin University

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      Journalism (external) Graduated with distinction

  • Experience

    • The Oberon Council

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2006
      Tourism Officer

      - tourism related media liaison- hosted a popular weekly radio spot- events management – Oberon Daffodil Festival and Australia Day and co-ordinated a tourism specific presence at Country Week in Sydney. - continually updated the website- took photographs for use online, in promotional material, including brochures and booklets, and for display in the Visitor Information Centre.- liaised with the Oberon Plateau Tourism Association, council’s general manager, directors and local government representatives, staff at the various tourism attractions, accommodation providers and visitors to Oberon- spoke with travellers on a daily basis about tourism attractions, gave directions, booked accommodation Show less

    • Western Advocate Newspaper

      May 2006 - Jul 2016
      Senior Journalist

      Writing in depth articles (court, council, health, politics, indigenous issues, obituaries, industrial relations, biographical features, environmental, motor racing) photography, videography, social media, copy editing, interviewing, mentoring junior staff, Acting Chief of Staff duties. I have also worked as a senior journalist in a full-time capacity at the Oberon Review newspaper and as an extended holiday relief (temporary) capacity with the: Pitt Media Group (Rarotonga), Centralian Advocate (Alice Springs), Palmerston Sun (Darwin) and Clarence Valley Independent (Yamba) Show less

    • Travel Blogger

      Jan 2014 - now
      Writer

      My blog is called To The Far Corners. It features stories and photographs from all over the world. I started writing it because I wanted to inspire people to travel bravely, particularly women who were a bit nervous about travelling solo. If you want to explore our astonishingly beautiful and fascinating world with me please click on the link below.

    • Louise Eddy Freelance Writer

      Sept 2016 - now
      Freelance Writer

      I am a writer, journalist, photographer & blogger. A born storyteller and weaver of magic.​All my life I have used words and photographs to spin tales of adventure, joy, sorrow, beauty, and triumph of the human spirit. I would feel privileged to take these same skills and weave the story of your business, your achievements, your family, your life. I was born in country NSW and grew up there. I studied professional writing (journalism, scriptwriting, and novel writing) at the University of Canberra and further Journalism subjects at Deakin University. I completed a cadetship with a regional daily newspaper and went on to spend more than 20 years in the newspaper industry. During that time I have won both journalism and photographic awards. I have also worked in radio.​My love of telling stories has led me all over Australia and overseas. I have travelled widely and one of my great loves has been recording what I see through my travel blog To The Far Corners.I am a hard worker and professional in all that I do, and while writing and photography provide me with my greatest joy, I also love connecting with people, cooking, telling stories, and inspiring others (and myself) to live a rich and beautiful life. To understand what matters to me and see samples of my work please click on the link below Show less

    • Charles Sturt University

      Feb 2017 - Jul 2017
      Project Officer

      My project was to review the Faculty of Arts and Education website. This has included editing and updating general faculty information, information relating to the various schools within the faculty, course information, academic staff profiles, photographs, research and publications. During this project I have spent considerable time liaising with the Heads of School, academic staff, the faculty CEO and the Dean as well as other teams within the university including the Operations Team. Schools within the Faculty of Arts and Education at Charles Sturt University include:Australian Centre for Christianity and CultureCentre for Islamic Studies and CivilisationSchool of Communication and Creative IndustriesSchool of EducationSchool of Humanities and Social SciencesSchool of Indigenous Australian StudiesSchool of Information StudiesSchool of Teacher Education and the School of Theology Show less

    • Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies

      Oct 2018 - now
      Volunteer Freelance Photographer

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Grade 4 Journalist

      May 2006

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Louise Eddy
      Award Nomination Australian Human Rights Commission I was nominated by the regional access committee for my work in raising awareness of issues related to disability.
    • Awarded to Louise Eddy
      First Place: Travel Writing Competition - Australia, New Zealand & Singapore Zuji Online Travel Agent - Asia Pacific Region In 2005 I was awarded a $10,000 prize for my article about my solo travels through Alaska using the Alaska Marine Highway – a system of ferries that are constantly moving between remote Alaskan communities carrying passengers and supplies. The judges said they selected it because it showcased a woman travelling alone and independently through one of the last great wilderness areas.
    • Awarded to Louise Eddy
      The Budd Award for Country Journalism in NSW Rural Press Ltd I received this award as a cadet journalist in 1984 for my interview with Bishop of Bathurst Howell Witt who spoke openly (and controversially) about British Nuclear testing at Maralinga, and his opposition to women having a role in the Anglican church.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Documenting client stories

      Issued by Compassion in Dying Federation on Jul 2000
      Compassion in Dying FederationAssociated with Louise Eddy

    • Documenting stories

      Issued by American Vietnam Veterans Association on Jan 2001
      American Vietnam Veterans AssociationAssociated with Louise Eddy

    • Volunteer Photographer - opening of Cambodia Peace Museum, plus tour of Khmer Rouge killing fields

      Issued by Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies on Oct 2018
      Centre for Peace and Conflict StudiesAssociated with Louise Eddy