By Mike McCarthy

1. Journalists (‘journos’) get a bad Press…mostly from people who’ve been exposed in the media for doing something wrong.
2. There are some excellent exceptions out there…but getting transparency from many local authorities is like getting refunds from airlines.
3. Courtrooms are in desperate need of reform…starting with the ridiculous gowns and wigs.
4. Sometimes In court there’s the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth…even when barristers know it’s not the truth.
5. It’s inspiring to deal with people who are not afraid to challenge the status quo and are prepared to speak out when the odds seem stacked against them.
6. ‘Exclusive’ doesn’t always mean exclusive.
7. Teargas stings.
8. Some politicians are right honourable.
9. Some press officers are actually ‘anti-press’ officers.
10. Journalism is the best gig in the world.