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Bella Ann Sanchez

Bella Ann Sanchez

Bella Ann Sanchez is a video and audio producer at The Age and SMH.

Gough Whitlam addresses a Labor rally outside of Parliament House, Canberra, November 1975.

The Dismissal: How ‘the most tumultuous day in Australian political history’ unfolded

Power, principle, politics; all three collided to expose the fragility of our democracy. Watch what led to November 11, 1975, and how it changed the way we operated.

  • Bella Ann Sanchez and Tony Wright

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On November 11, 1975, the Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam was fired by the Queen's representative Sir John Kerr. It was the most dramatic political crisis in the nation's history.
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The most dramatic moment in Australian politics, 50 years on

On November 11, 1975, the Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam was fired by the Queen's representative Sir John Kerr. It was the most dramatic political crisis in the nation's history.

  • Bella Ann Sanchez and Tony Wright
Dezi Freeman, a self-proclaimed “sovereign citizen” with a history of police hatred, is on the run after allegedly executing two policemen and wounding a third in an ambush attack in Porepunkah.
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'Armed and dangerous' Who is Dezi Freeman?

Dezi Freeman, a self-proclaimed “sovereign citizen” with a history of police hatred, is on the run after allegedly executing two policemen and wounding a third in an ambush attack in Porepunkah.

  • Bella Ann Sanchez
For over a decade, the Hayden Orpheum has been home to raucous screenings of The Room, famously dubbed 'the greatest bad movie ever made.' Speaking exclusively to actor Greg Sestero, we dive into this cult phenomenon and its new tribute featuring Bob Odenkirk.
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Oh, hi Bob! The Room's new chapter lands at Sydney's Orpheum

For over a decade, the Hayden Orpheum has been home to raucous screenings of The Room, famously dubbed 'the greatest bad movie ever made.' Speaking exclusively to actor Greg Sestero, we dive into this cult phenomenon and its new tribute featuring Bob Odenkirk.

  • Bella Ann Sanchez
The Room Returns!

Bob Odenkirk stars in cult classic as The Room Returns! – to Sydney

It’s considered one of the worst films ever made. And thanks to a raucous tradition at a heritage-listed cinema, the tribute retelling is coming to Australia.

  • Bella Ann Sanchez

How Israel’s assault unfolded – and how Iran responded – moment by moment

It was fast, targeted and deadly. In a split second, explosions rocked the heart of Tehran. Here’s how it unfolded, and how Iran retaliated.

  • Angus Delaney, Bella Ann Sanchez and Matthew Absalom-Wong
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From Kool Herc to Hilltop Hoods: Celebrating 50 years of hip hop

The birth of Aussie hip-hop – and how it became a cultural force

How a New York City art form found its way to Australia and evolved into one of our most significant cultural forces.

  • Bella Ann Sanchez
Tony Minda with Quacker and Sparky at a cafe in Concord.

Why Sydney’s ‘bird man’ has to share his morning latte

If you’re a regular at cafés in Sydney’s inner west, chances are you’ve come across Tony Mina and his feathered family.

  • Bella Ann Sanchez
Cult of the Lamb

The dark Aussie game the world can’t get enough of

A cult game that combines the super cute with the darkly disturbing has become a global hit – and even its creator struggles to play it.

  • Bella Ann Sanchez