Student's political debate TV pilot
4th June 2012
http://www.northernstar.com.au/story/2012/06/04/student-launch-political-debate-tv-pilot/
(picture of Alex Lewers, and article has more details)
Fluoride hits TV screens
4th June 2012
http://www.northernstar.com.au/story/2012/06/04/fluoride-hits-tv-screens-lismore-health/
"GRAB your popcorn, public forum lovers - four Northern Rivers mayors will soon be debating the merits of water fluoridation in a public Q&A style television pilot at Southern Cross University.
"Project founder Alex Lewers says the pilot aims to invigorate politics with a depth and substance lacking in the age of soundbites and slogans.
"It's about getting leaders to engage in less shouting and spin, and more actual debate," said the SCU Bachelor of Media Arts honours student.
"He wants to rekindle the media's traditional function as a political watchdog.
"Research shows the media doesn't spend enough time looking at issues."
"As a result, Australians are voting for representatives whose views aren't always clear to voters in their electorates."
"Water fluoridation remains a hot issue in the Northern Rivers despite tenacious campaigner Al Oshlack's recently overturned appeal to stop Rous Water introducing fluoride to local drinking water.
"Only Byron Shire Council remains opposed to fluoridation.
"Each mayor will have three minutes to outline their stance on the contentious issue before questions from the live studio audience."
Q&A DETAILS
The Fourth Estate: A TV pilot debate
Where: SCU Lismore's ONE29 studio.
When: June 25, 5-7pm
Subject: 'Is water fluoridation the best method of preventing oral health problems in the Northern Rivers?'
To book: Contact Alex Lewers at fourth.estate2012@gmail.com, giving your name, position on the issue (for, against, uncommitted), age and local government area (Ballina, Lismore, etc).
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