Meet the Editors Meet the Editors

Hi! I’m Talara (she/her) and I’m a proud Ngarrindjeri and Narungga woman, writer, and third year journalism student.

I discovered my love of writing through Wattpad as a preteen fangirl and would spend hours writing terrible fan fiction that (thankfully) never saw the light of day. My fan-fiction era ended in 2015, but my love for writing remains stronger than ever.

When not writing, you can find me raving about my latest hyper-fixations (currently Animal Crossing New Horizons) or buying bubble tea to fill the void.

I’ve always been passionate about storytelling, which is what led me to become a sub-editor and a guest editor for On Dit this year - slay. I’m so grateful to have been involved in the creation of this issue, the first ever First Nations issue of On Dit.

Here’s to continuing to uplift, empower, and, most importantly, listen to First Nations voices in future!

Hi lovelies, I’m Kanisha (she/her)! My family are Wagadagum from Badu and Mabuiag Islands in the Torres Strait. I’m currently studying psychology and neuroscience.

Growing up, I was a quiet and shy child who always withheld my voice. Even now, at 21, I still withhold it to some extent. However, in recent years, I’ve learnt to have a big mouth and to talk as much smack as I want. I’ve only recently got back into writing stories and poetry after a 10 year hiatus. I was so excited to join On Dit as a Guest Editor for the First Nations issue - to share my voice and the voice of all First Nations students at Uni.

I just moved to Melbourne and found work at a First Nations owned cocktail bar and restaurant, where we serve the most delicious native foods and cocktails. Come to Melbourne and visit us (Interlude on Chapel St) !!! I also love to garden, play video games, watch anime, and explore all the hidden gems in Melbourne.