Kristy Nicolaou

About Me

As a final-year journalism student at RMIT University, I am passionate about storytelling, digital media, and the evolving landscape of sports journalism.

I have recently completed an internship at Soccerscene, Australia’s only B2B platform dedicated to the football industry. In this role, I gained hands-on experience and developed my writing and research skills in a professional environment, contributing to coverage on the growth and impact of football in Australia.

My focus is on feature writing, in-depth interviews, and uncovering the human side of sport. I love talking to people—athletes, fans, and industry professionals—exploring their experiences, challenges, and triumphs. Whether it’s a long-form piece on the future of football or a personal narrative about how sport shapes identity, I aim to bring these stories to life in a way that connects with audiences.

Beyond writing, I’m deeply interested in the evolving relationship between sports, media, and culture, and how storytelling shapes our understanding of the world. The digital transformation of journalism, audience engagement strategies, and the power of social media in sports coverage all play a crucial role in how stories are told and received.

I’m always looking to expand my skills, collaborate with industry professionals, and engage in meaningful conversations about the impact of sport in everyday life.

My Latest Work

Soccerscene •

Boob Protect: Suzie Betts’ new era in women’s sports safety

What started as a personal mission to protect female athletes from a little-discussed injury is now scaling up to the world stage. Suzie Betts, founder of Boob Protect — formerly known as Boob Armour — is rebranding her innovative breast protection company as it expands beyond Australia to the UK, US, and Europe. 
With thousands of athletes already benefiting from her ultra-light, high-impact inserts, Betts is setting a new global standard for female sports safety, making breast protection a mus...
Spotify •

The Borders and Boundaries Episode

We Were Wrong About is a podcast that takes a second look at things we thought we knew. Brought to you by RMIT's final-year journalism students, each episode examines the myths and misunderstandings that have shaped Australian culture, beliefs, and policy.

In this episode, we explore the defining borders and boundaries of how we live, work, and play, and we challenge their existence in modern-day Australia.

888 Movement

Reporter: Keely Forbes
Producer: Thomas Williamson
Researcher: Kristy Nicolaou
The City Journal •

Were We Wrong About 9-to-5? – The City Journal

There’s a big question that has been quietly simmering beneath office desks for years: did we get the nine to five working days all wrong?

For decades we have lived by the 888 rule, eight hours work, eight hours play, and eight hours rest. But in an ever-changing world, does that rhythm still work?

A Monument to Work-Life Balance

A visit to the unassuming monument at the corner of Victoria Street and Russell Street in Melbourne, directly opposite the Trades Hall, reveals the origins of thi...

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