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The Ag – Episode Two

In our second episode of The Ag, the team looks at LTU and Carlton FC, LISAF, sports coaching, the Eagle Bar and cheap getaways.

In the second episode of The Ag, presented by Ross Papadakis and Emily Mattocks, our field reporters cover the top stories across La Trobe university and the broader community.

This week, Casey McGuire investigated the relationship between LTU and the Carlton Football Club. She spoke to LTU Senior Coordinator of Sport Partnership Andrew Pettigrove on how the Blues are used as a pathway for students.

Owen Watts reported on the new La Trobe Institute for Sustainable Agriculture and Food (LISAF). Professor Tony Bacic joined The Ag in studio to talk about the institute and protected cropping in Australia.

Bella Chessler spoke with Senior Lecturer of Sports and Exercise Science, Dr Scott Talpey, and La Trobe student and speed skating Olympic hopeful, Luke Zeliff, to find out how La Trobe University is helping to create the next generation of coaches.

The Eagle Bar, once the hub of on campus hospitality is now closed. Reporter Anthea Stathopolous spoke to current and former students of LTU to find out about their experiences at the bar, and what it would mean for it to be reopened.

The ‘Student on a Budget’ series continued with Jaspar Wilson-Keir and Maddie McVeigh looking at where students could travel to for a cheap getaway.

This week’s latest news was presented by Nick Krikas, with Anthea Stathopolous reporting on sport.

This episode was filmed on Thursday 19th September 2024.

Credits:

Producers – Casey McGuire, Jack Halpin

Presenters – Anthea Stathopoulos, Emily Mattocks, Nick Krikas, Ross Papadakis

Technical Operators – Declan Howard, Isabella Chessler

Communications Officer – Jackson MacDonald

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