Almanac Comment: The mental effects isolation has on people

September 24, 2020 by 5 Comments

Shannon Cole, one of The Almanac’s up and coming young writers, reports on her research into the effects of social isolation of those with existing health conditions.

How Corona Virus Has Divided A Country

April 29, 2020 by 2 Comments

With the selfishness and ‘every person for them selves’ attitude displayed during Covid 19, Shannon Cole wonders what happened to the concern and generosity displayed by Australians during the recent bushfires.

Should parents get their children into swimming lessons from a young age?

April 6, 2020 by 1 Comment

An in-depth look at the merits of teaching swimming at an early age for survival reasons from Shannon Cole.

Pets Allowed in Rental Properties: They Deserve a Home Too

March 24, 2020 by 1 Comment

Deakin Uni Journalism student, Shannon Cole reports on the consequences caused by the change to Residential Tenancies Act 1997 to allow pets in rental properties.

Breeders Kill Shelter Animals’ Chance to Have a Life

January 29, 2020 by 1 Comment

Deakin Uni journalism student Shannon Cole examines the many issues surrounding pet breeding, animal rescues, and pet adoption.

Volunteer of the Year 2019: Who is Donna Cartwright?

January 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Shannon Cole looks at Donna Cartwright, and the work of her organisation, Mums Supporting Families in Need.

To drive or to walk? That is the question.

January 19, 2020 by 4 Comments

Shannon Cole explores getting kids into more exercise by encouraging them to walk to school rather than being driven by their parents.

Dancing Queen

October 25, 2019 by Leave a Comment

Deakin student Shannon Cole reflects upon her time as a budding childhood dancer until fate intervened as she explains.

On Frankston’s Pantry Plus and their Pluses

October 15, 2019 by 1 Comment

Deakin student Shannon Cole is impressed with the Pantry Plus Program that provides food for under resourced people in the community.

Social Media – The New Therapist?

October 2, 2019 by Leave a Comment

Deakin Uni student Shannon Cole raises some of the concerns young people are now facing through the role of social media in their lives.

The Modelling Industry: How Women’s Lives are Endangered

September 18, 2019 by 1 Comment

We encourage Deakin Uni journalism students to publish here at the Footy Almanac. In recent times Shannon Cole wrote about her role as a swimming coach. Here she tackles the subject of modelling.

In What Colours Do You See The World?

September 12, 2019 by 4 Comments

Deakin journalism student Shannon Cole and her family came to Australia from South Africa almost 20 years ago. Sooner or later they had to choose which footy teams to follow. Here’s how it worked out.

The Life of a Swimming Teacher: My Experience Throughout my First Year of Teaching

September 12, 2019 by 6 Comments

Shannon Cole shares her experiences of becoming a swimming teacher, developing relationships with her students, and the pleasure she receives in fulfilling her role.

The Struggle of Gifted Children

September 10, 2019 by 2 Comments

Supporting gifted children and their needs can be a difficult and ongoing issue in many schools. Teacher Clare Ball has developed a program that provides opportunities to extend the abilities of gifted children as Deakin journalism student Shannon Cole reports.