'Very crucial': Lala Noronha OAM reflects back on her days with SBS

Lala Noronha OAM reflects back on her years with SBS Indonesian, at a time when Indonesia was undergoing a reform upheaval.

Lala Noronha OAM, SBS Indonesian's Executive Producer in Sydney, 1996-1999. Doc: 25 Years of SBS Radio, 2000 Credit: SBS Archives

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'Very crucial': Lala Noronha OAM reflects back on her days with SBS

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Lala Noronha OAM served as Executive Producer of SBS Indonesian in Sydney from 1996 to 1999.

Ms Noronha said she took the role at a “very crucial” moment for Indonesia, including for Indonesians living in Australia—referencing the moment surrounding the collapse of the New Order government in the country.

What were the challenges Ms Noronha faced at the time? What moment does she remember most from her tenure at SBS?

Lala noronha received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 2023 "for service to the community through charitable organisations". Credit: Supplied/Lala Noronha OAM

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