Hi there, I'm Anthea Kalathas.
I am a final-year journalism student at RMIT.
ABOUT ME
I am in my third and final year of a Bachelor of Media Communications (Journalism) at RMIT. Having completed an internship at ABC, Nine News and a paid program at Parliament House, I am keen to pursue a career in journalism.
I am interested in writing articles about politics, culture and local stories. I also enjoy being involved in broadcast journalism.
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My recent articles
How Social Media Is Scaring Women Away from the Contraceptive Pill
After being told to go on the contraceptive pill by her doctor, Steph was terrified. A scroll through TikTok painted the pill as something to fear: a medication that could change her mood, her weight, and her likelihood of cancer and infertility. Who wouldn't avoid it?Misinformation about hormonal birth control has been circulating online, and with ⅔ of teens in Melbourne getting their health advice from social media, it's becoming more dangerous. In 2025, a group of researchers from Latrobe Uni...
The Scary Truth About Melbourne's Public Transport
Do you feel safe when travelling alone?Anthea KalathasOctober 26, 2025For 19-year-old Victoria Giannopoulos, Melbourne’s public transport is a place she avoids when she can. Whether it is the constant surveillance of potential perpetrators, or actual harassment and torment, she never feels entirely safe or comfortable. "I could just be walking down a tram aisle on my way to uni and be yelled at unprovoked, harassment like this is normal.” In Melbourne 2018, 80% of female tertiary students had...
Future forward, but user beware - Parliament of Victoria
3 October 2025
As the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more apparent in Australian workplaces, parliament is no exception with elected members navigating this technological shift.
More than 35 per cent of Australian businesses have adopted AI or automation technologies as of 2024, according to a report from Cognizant.
For MP Richard Welch, AI has become as common a tool in the office as a stapler.
‘Everybody is already putting their toe in the water, every student is doin...
As the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more apparent in Australian workplaces, parliament is no exception with elected members navigating this technological shift.
More than 35 per cent of Australian businesses have adopted AI or automation technologies as of 2024, according to a report from Cognizant.
For MP Richard Welch, AI has become as common a tool in the office as a stapler.
‘Everybody is already putting their toe in the water, every student is doin...
What happened to clubbing culture? - Swanston Gazette Print edition
Met Gala 2025: Celebrating Black Dandyism
Adorned with daffodils from head to toe, the Metropolitan Museum of Art transformed into a floral fantasy as it welcomed guests onto a striking blue carpet for the 2025 Met Gala. Beneath the glamour of the event, lies a much deeper cultural recognition and appreciation.The event kicked off with an all-black men’s choir performing ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’ by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, a song with significance to the movement for racial justice. This year, Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Win...
The Real Harm of Reality TV: Married at First Sight Sensationalising Abuse
Reality TV is known to be highly produced and edited content that profits off controversies and drama, both on screen and off.The latest season of Australia’s favourite reality TV show, Married at First Sight (MAFS), has sparked criticism for how it has handled domestic violence.In February, South Sydney Police launched an investigation into the show after participant, Carina, revealed on screen that her new husband had punched a wall during an argument. Specialist Family Violence Accredited So...
Children's social media ban: justified or not needed?
Procrastination, FOMO and addiction to screens are just some of the struggles younger generations face as a consequence of social media use. But what is it costing young people? This proposal will be put forth at the end of 2024, with TikTok, Instagram and Facebook being some of the banned platforms. The ban extends to ages between fourteen and sixteen years old. Social media is a huge part of Gen Z’s life. The forums provided ways for young people to get through treacherous COVID-19 lockdowns,...
The Transition from Competitive Gymnast to Gymnastics Coach - Twisters Gymnastics
Anthea Kalathas
Hello! I’m Anthea, and I have been a gymnastics coach at the Twisters Northcote Venue for 3 and a half years. Some of you may not know, but I also went to Twisters myself, and only stopped competing gymnastics at Twisters at the start of 2023.
To take you back in time, I started gymnastics at the age of 6 in 2012 at Twisters when they were still at the Santa Maria venue. I instantly fell in love with the sport! I became a competitive gymnast, and after moving to MLC gymnast...
Hello! I’m Anthea, and I have been a gymnastics coach at the Twisters Northcote Venue for 3 and a half years. Some of you may not know, but I also went to Twisters myself, and only stopped competing gymnastics at Twisters at the start of 2023.
To take you back in time, I started gymnastics at the age of 6 in 2012 at Twisters when they were still at the Santa Maria venue. I instantly fell in love with the sport! I became a competitive gymnast, and after moving to MLC gymnast...
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