Q&A with Star News Group cadet journalist Jonty Ralphsmith

New Cadet Journalist Jonty Ralphsmith is excited to join the Star News Group.

Tell us a fun fact about yourself?

I am named after South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes.

What are you most passionate about?

Environmental sustainability and seeing Collingwood and the Australian cricket team go well.

What do you love about what you do?

Being in the know and communicating that information fairly and efficiently to the general public.

What is your experience in the industry?

I volunteered in the media department for multiple years at the Frankston Dolphins (VFL), The Inner Sanctum sports media site throughout 2020-21 and at Sandringham Dragons during 2021.

What would your last meal be?

Smoked trout with roast veggies and a Somersby Cider.

What was your favourite subject at school?

Global Politics and Legal Studies.

What event past or present would you like to witness?

2000 Sydney Olympics.

Which five guests, dead or alive, would you invite to dinner?

Greta Thunberg, Craig Reucassel, Nick Kyrgios, Glenn Maxwell, Emma Murray.

What are you currently reading?

With the Falling of the Dusk by Stan Grant.

What is your dream holiday destination?

South America.

What were you like as a kid?

I still am a kid by some people’s metrics! But probably inquisitive and sporty.

Do you consider yourself an introvert or extrovert?

Depends who you ask.