InTERACTIVES, videos and graphics

A small selection of infographics, charts, videos and interactives (mainly from my work at The Conversation).


Videos and animations

The first in a series of four videos explaining the effects of alcohol on the body and brain. Republished by the Hong Kong’s Department of Health as part of their UN sustainability goals, incorporated into the Red Cross’ save-a-mate harm reduction program and featured as an Apple News headliner.

A video I edited and animated for The Conversation on the steps a drug takes to get to market.

A video I animated and edited with ANU's Kaitlin Cook explaining the different processes behind nuclear fusion and fission in nuclear weapons.

An animated video for Anti-Slavery Australia based on a series of comics for The Conversation, also featured in their print 10 year anniversary book.

800K years of climate change in 3 minutes. Written with Dr Benjamin Henley and Assoc Prof Nerilie Abrams. Animated and edited by me for The Conversation.


interactives and infographics

A microsite for The Conversation that explores the impact of the 2019-20 bushfires on 119 different Australian species and their recovery by mid-2020. This project won the The Universities Australia Award for Excellence in University Research Reporting from the National Press Club.

A microsite and interactive mapping the path of Cook and the Endeavour through the Pacific, the impact of colonialism and the Indigenous perspective and response. This project was shortlisted for the Excellence and Innovation in Visual Digital Storytelling, Small Newsroom Online Journalism Award.


An interactive explainer at The Conversation on the Strait of Hormuz following Australia joining the US-led naval convoy.

Animation from an article explaining how pumped hydro-electricity energy and storage works in five gifs at The Conversation.

Animation from an article explaining how pumped hydro-electricity energy and storage works in five gifs at The Conversation.

A simple interactive made to explain the money the big four banks make by delaying passing on interest rate changes. This piece (and the specific information in the infographic) was referred to in questioning of ANZ chief Shayne Elliott by the House…

A simple interactive made to explain the money the big four banks make by delaying passing on interest rate changes. This piece (and the specific information in the infographic) was referred to in questioning of ANZ chief Shayne Elliott by the House Representative Economics Committee's inquiry into banking.

An interactive graphic from just prior to the 2019 Federal state election covering all available data on the controversial Adani Carmichael coal mine for The Conversation.

An interactive explainer on proposed changes to ASIO legislation, using a quiz flow chart to explain the changes based on the reader's own assumptions.

An interactive explainer on proposed changes to ASIO legislation, using a quiz flow chart to explain the changes based on the reader's own assumptions.

Interactive from an article on leaks and drops in anticipation of the 2017-18 Budget.

Interactive from an article on leaks and drops in anticipation of the 2017-18 Budget.

An infographic for The Conversation breaking breaking down what Centrelink's reported waiting time hides. Widely republished and breaking at the time of publishing.

An infographic for The Conversation breaking breaking down what Centrelink's reported waiting time hides. Widely republished and breaking at the time of publishing.

The Conversation's 2017-18 "Budget: at a glance" tool that breaks down the Commonwealth budget for readers in to simple elements.

The Conversation's 2017-18 "Budget: at a glance" tool that breaks down the Commonwealth budget for readers in to simple elements.

Hottest 100 gender tally – created as a personal project on the night of January 26 2016, to break show the gender discrepancy in the Triple J countdown.

From a long-form comic on how memory works at The Conversation, a collaboration with the Florey Institute's Dr Jee Hyun Kim. Co-published with the ABC.

From a long-form comic on how memory works at The Conversation, a collaboration with the Florey Institute's Dr Jee Hyun Kim. Co-published with the ABC.

From an article taking the pulse of the NBN in 2016, under the Coalition (FTTP) and Labor party plans (FTTN).

From an article taking the pulse of the NBN in 2016, under the Coalition (FTTP) and Labor party plans (FTTN).

From our Higher, Better, Faster Strong article on the evolution of athletes throughout the modern era.

From our Higher, Better, Faster Strong article on the evolution of athletes throughout the modern era.


Supporting images for articles