north east regional extra | July 8 - 14, 2020
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July 8 - 14, 2020
Back to the future By WILLSON MACK
CHRIS Mitchell is a familiar name and face to many people in the North East. In his time as a journalist Chris has worked for many different newspapers and news organisations, including the Herald Sun in Melbourne. He grew up on a farm near Benalla and completed his year 11 and 12 studies at Galen Catholic College before moving to Bathurst to study. “Moving eight hours away from family and friends for university was hard,” Chris said. “I hated doing university there so moved back home after a year of studying.” The move back home was when Chris secured a job as a cadet sports journalist at the Wangaratta Chronicle. Under the guidance of Shane Douthie, Jeff Zeuschnner and Phil Nolan, Chris flourished. “I loved working at the Chronicle,” Chris said. “The people working there were awesome. “I mainly did the sports side of things, but I was encouraged to do a bit of general too which was great for my development.” Four years post his work at the Wangaratta Chronicle was when Chris’ breakthrough occurred. He landed a casual job at the Herald Sun before being offered a full-time job at the premier newspaper a year later.
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◆ LOVING LIFE: Chris Mitchell is loving life working with Murray United, as well as being a stay at home Dad to daughter Ruby. PHOTO: Mark Jesser
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