Maddie Manwaring

Journalist

Australia

Former intern at Forbes magazine Indonesia, ABC, The Sunshine Coast Daily, and INAS. ACICIS and NCP Alumna.

Portfolio
The Junction
05/2019
Immigration and border protection in election spotlight

There's no doubt that the issue of refugees and asylum seekers has become one of the most controversial and divisive topics among Australian voters. Leading up to the 2019 Federal election, immigration and border protection are once again in the spotlight as the major political parties outline their plans.

Forbes Indonesia
03/2019
The Princess of the Dump

On a recent trip to Indonesia with ACICIS as an intern for Forbes Indonesia, I visited Bantar Gebang, and spoke to Resa Boenard who has dedicated her life to educating and empowering the hundreds of children growing up on the largest landfill in southeast Asia.

Forbes Indonesia
02/2019
Remote(ivate) Yourself

Imagine a picturesque bamboo hut, views of a towering volcano, luscious greenery, and rolling rice fields. Sounds like a great holiday destination, right? Now imagine you get to work here every day. This is exactly what members of co-working space Hubud get to experience. Voted one of the Top

Sunshine Coast Daily
09/2018
Tara's personal torment drives mental-health conversations

TARA Pitt has a talent for talking - whether it be entertaining her tribe mates on Channel 10's Australian Survivor, her stint on breakfast radio with 92.7 Mix FM or her new gig as an event MC. But the one topic Tara is particularly interested in talking about is mental health awareness.

liliLife
2018
A Guide To Travelling Japan on a Budget

Japan, the land of the rising sun, home to some amazing food, picturesque scenery and quirky technology. What's not to love? Here I've compiled a guide to a few of the best places to visit, foods to eat and ways to get around on a budget!

University assessment
Beloved Beaches at Risk

Taking a trip to the beach is long-standing, favourite Aussie pastime, but are we loving our beaches to death? Studies show that the increased human presence is leading to the destruction of beach structures and the displacement and endangerment of coastal wildlife.

Sunshine Coast Daily
10/2019
Triathlon academy athletes prepare for famous Noosa race

TRIATHLON: With the Noosa Triathlon on the horizon, a host of Sunshine Coast athletes are ready to race against thousands of competitors from across the country. The Noosa Triathlon on November 3 is the sport's highest profile event in Australia, and the world's largest Olympic distance triathlon.

Suncoasttimes
05/2019
Families upset over turtle deaths

A concerned group of Beachmere locals are appalled at the number of dead and injured turtles spotted washing up in recent months. In the last six months at least five turtles have washed up on Beachmere foreshore, shocking locals and families who come across them while visiting the beach.

liliLife
2017
An Udderly Awesome Aussie Company

Aussie company, MooGoo, are powering ahead with their unique range of skin, hair, dental, and beauty products that are made of all natural ingredients, that won’t hurt you or the environment!