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Kiara Angelini is a Melbourne-based student journalist at RMIT University with an interest in global affairs and human- centered reporting. She completed a video journalism and foreign reporting course at DMJX in Denmark, developing skills in cross-cultural storytelling and reporting on social issues across borders.

Resonans •

A country with ice in its name: now watching its ice disappear

Reporter and Multimedia contributer : Kiara Angelini
At dusk in the rural Kjós glacial valley, three mosquitoes land in local insect enthusiast Björn Hjaltason’s trap. For a country once thought too cold, too windy, and too glacial for mosquitos to thrive, Iceland recorded its first mosquito in October.They are a tiny, winged warning sign in Iceland, that the climate is warming rapidly. Studies published by the Communications Earth & environment show that the Arctic Region is warming at four times the rate of the rest of the planet, and The World...
The Swanston Gazette •

Unveiling The Shadows On Melbourne’s Public Transport Network

By Kiara Angelini
The bustling city of Melbourne is known for its vibrant culture, rich history, and diverse population. But beneath the surface lies a network of stories that often lingers in the shadows. Commuters, particularly women, fear for their safety on Melbourne’s public transport network.For many commuters, the public transport journey brings a sense of anticipation and comfort, for the routine with which they've grown familiar too. Simultaneously, it can bring a subtle unease or a nagging consciousness...
Resonans •

‘Street children can become leaders too’, says Tanzanian school principle.

By Kiara Angelini
The Tanzanian government has launched a nationwide initiative, to address In poverty and social struggles that push many children onto the streets. Dorothy Gwajima, The Ministry for Community Development, Gender, Women, and Special Groups launched the Children in Street Situations (CiSS) program in the Port City of Dar es Salaam, this Monday. The initiative will first roll out in the cities of Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, and Mwanza, focusing on education, vocational training, and life skills, to addr...
The Swanston Gazette •

A Travel Agent’s tips for visiting Paris during the Olympics

By Kiara Angelini
Europe this summer is set to be bustling with tourists, with most accommodation completely booked out.  “Let alone it being peak season, on top of that you have the surplus of travellers for the Olympics. So you can expect it to be packed,” Ms Campo said.  Campo has noticed that travelling to Europe during this time is “expensive” as “prices have increased significantly for transport, accommodation and flights”. According to The Guardian from 20 July, a city bus fare will double from $4.07 to $8...