Jack Evans

Reporter and Presenter at ABC Radio Australia

Reporter + Presenter @behindthenews ✌️

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Film Tariffs - Behind The News

3 days ago | abc.net.au | Jack Evans

JACK EVANS, REPORTER: When you think of a Hollywood block buster you might think of mega celebrities, out of this world CGI, epic stunts and Australia? In the past few years the film industry in Australia has boomed, with a huge amount of Hollywood films opting to make them down under. But that's something US President, Donald Trump, wants to change. Recently he announced that he wants to introduce a 100% tariff or tax on movies made overseas to try to bring more jobs back to the US.
BTN Classroom Episode 12 - Behind The News

3 days ago | abc.net.au | Jack Evans

Yaama. I'm Jack Evans and you're watching BTN. Here's what's coming up. We find out about the history and future of women in parliament, learn about VE Day and get healthy by walking to school. Reporter: Jack EvansINTRO: First up today, to the movie business, which got a bit of a shock last week when US president Donald Trump announced plans to put a 100% tax on films made outside of the US. Let's find out more about what that could mean for Hollywood and for film makers here in Australia.
The Welcome To Country Debate - Behind The News

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Jack Evans

MAHLEAHA: I, I was at the Thunderbirds netball in the middle of the court, standing with my Dad. JACK EVANS, REPORTER: This is the first time Mahleaha performed a Welcome to Country with her dad Jack Buckskin. MAHLEAHA: It was very nerve wracking at first, but now I'm fine like, standing by myself without Dad. JACK BUCKSKIN: It is probably the proudest moment, every opportunity I get to do it, when she, she comes along. One it's a teaching opportunity. It's sustainability.
Welcome to Country

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Jack Evans

MAHLEAHA: I was at the Thunderbirds netball in the middle of the court, standing with my dad. WELCOME TO COUNTRY CEREMONY: We stand here today as representatives of the Kaurna people to welcome us all onto Country. JACK EVANS, REPORTER: This is the first time Mahleaha performed a Welcome to Country with her dad Jack Buckskin. MAHLEAHA: It was very nerve wracking at first, but now I'm fine like standing by myself without dad,JACK BUCKSKIN, KAURNA LANGUAGE TEACHER: It is probably the proudest moment.
BTN Classroom Episode 10 - Behind The News

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Jack Evans

Yaama. I'm Jack Evans and you're watching BTN. I Hope you had a great holiday. And to welcome you back, we have a very special episode of BTN that's all about the big event that's happening this weekend. The Election. We're going to find out more about how elections work and who we'll be voting for, meet the people who put the whole shebang together and find out about the debate around how old voters should be.
Meet the Candidates

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Jack Evans

JUSTINA WARD, REPORTER: Alright, I hope you're ready cause it's time to meet the leaders of Australia's major political parties. Let's see who is behind door number 1. He's a Pisces, 178cm tall, has a son named Nathan, a dog named Toto, He's about to get married and has the nickname, Albo. It's 31st Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese. Yep you have probably seen a lot of Mr Albanese over the past 3 years after he was elected in 2022 as Australia's Prime Minister.
Political Parties

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Jack Evans

PARTY PLANNER: Alright we have a lot of parties happening at once, so I need everyone's full attention. Can I get a report on where we are streamer wise and where is the cake? ASSISTANT 1: I'm not sure sir, let me investigate. JACK EVANS, REPORTER: During an election you're bound to hear a lot about parties. But they're not exactly the type of party that comes with cake and balloons, they're political parties. You see in a federal election you don't vote for the prime minister; you vote for a party.
Ngani Café - Behind The News

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Jack Evans

JACK EVANS, REPORTER: These students at Ngutu College are getting a lesson on how to prepare food customer service and…JACK: You make a pretty good cup of coffee. CASSIE: Ngani is a cafe like a place to gather and chat and get some coffee and food. BELLA: It is a cafe that brings public together, but also has an opportunity for young people to work from our school. Ngani cafe, which means gathering place in Kaurna, opened earlier this year at the school and is partly run by students.
BTN Classroom Episode 9 - Behind The News

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Jack Evans

Yaama, I'm Jack and you're watching BTN. Here's what's coming up. We find out what issues matter to you this election, learn about the scientists trying to bring back the woolly mammoth and meet some students who run a cafe at school. Reporter: Jack EvansINTRO: But first today, the Prime Minister has officially called a federal election for the third of May which means Aussies will be heading to the polls to vote for their preferred political party. But what exactly is a political party?
Australia Made - Behind The News

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Jack Evans

DAZZA: Head on down to Dazza and Wazza's All Aussie Store. WAZZA: Where if it's not made in Australia, then it's not made in Australia. DAZZA: And that's a guarantee. WAZZA: We got Aussie beans. DAZZA: Aussie buckets. WAZZA: And bananas from Thailand? Wait, what are they doing here? DAZZA: Don't worry we got plenty more Aussie products on offer. JACK EVANS, REPORTER: Whether it's buckets, beans or bananas us Aussies buy stuff all the time. But do you ever wonder where the stuff you are buying comes from?