The MPC has been a key part of the Australian media community since 1971. We’re the home of the annual Quill Awards and the Australian Media Hall of Fame.
It's your last chance to book for our exclusive Masterclass at Lee Ho F**k, a celebrated restaurant in Melbourne, where a panel of food writers will discuss the charms and challenges of writing about food.
Join chef Victor Liong as our special guest for this rare opportunity to explore the culinary experience.
See the panel and reserve your seats here: https://www.melbournepressclub.com/article/the-key-ingredients--food-wine--words
Wednesday: Learn about food writing while enjoying a three course meal at this exclusive MPC Masterclass, hosted at Lee Ho F**k.
Details and bookings: https://www.melbournepressclub.com/article/the-key-ingredients--food-wine--words
Next week: Learn about food writing while enjoying a three course meal at this exclusive MPC Masterclass, hosted at Lee Ho F**k.
Details and bookings: https://www.melbournepressclub.com/article/the-key-ingredients--food-wine--words
Don't miss Tomorrow's Edit event on making a career in photojournalism 📷
With Ellen Smith, Michael Willson and Penny Stephens on the panel, this is a great opportunity to gain unique insight into the world of photojournalism.
Details and bookings: https://www.melbournepressclub.com/article/finding-focus-a-career-in-photojournalism
Don't miss Tuesday's Edit event on photojournalism 📷
With Ellen Smith, Michael Willson and Penny Stephens on the panel, this is a great opportunity to gain unique insight into the world of photojournalism.
Details and bookings: https://www.melbournepressclub.com/article/finding-focus-a-career-in-photojournalism
When covering tragedies, disasters or multiple distressing news stories – beyond experiences and reactions that metropolitan-based media workers have – there are, unquestionably, additional challenges and risks for regional and remote journalists. Dart Centre Asia Pacific explains: https://www.melbournepressclub.com/article/away-from-capital-cities-covering-traumatic-news-presents-extra-challenges
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Don't miss next week's Edit event on photojournalism 📷
With Ellen Smith, Michael Willson and Penny Stephens on the panel, this is a great opportunity to gain unique insight into the world of photojournalism.
Details and bookings: https://www.melbournepressclub.com/article/finding-focus-a-career-in-photojournalism
Bookings for "Media Freedom and Democracy in Hong Kong: The Trial of Jimmy Lai" close today.
In this event Jimmy's son, Sebastien Lai, human rights lawyer Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC and Assange legal team member Jennifer Robinson discuss the HK media figure facing possible life in prison.
More details: https://www.melbournepressclub.com/article/media-freedom-and-democracy-in-hong-kong-the-trial-of-jimmy-lai
It's your last chance to book for our special Masterclass on new ways to fight misinformation with former Google Teaching Fellow and current AAP Newsroom Innovation Trainer Neil Varcoe!
Details here: https://www.melbournepressclub.com/article/masterclass-finding-new-ways-to-fight-misinformation-with-neil-varcoe
At a time when widespread misinformation makes doing journalism harder, the Melbourne Press Club is offering a special Masterclass with the former Google Teaching Fellow and current AAP Newsroom Innovation Trainer Neil Varcoe on the tools to help navigate this complex challenge.
This special session will provide tips, insights and fresh perspectives that can help working journalists deal with the rising tide of misinformation.
Neil Varcoe is a journalist, lecturer and trainer with more than 20 years of experience at the bleeding edge of newsroom innovation.
Find out more and book now: https://www.melbournepressclub.com/article/masterclass-finding-new-ways-to-fight-misinformation-with-neil-varcoe
There is no better time to focus on the crucial issue of media freedom than in the aftermath of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange finally walking free.
In this special event, we highlight the plight of Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigner and media entrepreneur Jimmy Lai who is facing the prospect of a lifetime in prison under the new National Security Law.
We hear from Jimmy's son, Sebastien Lai, noted international human rights lawyer Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC and a key member of the Assange legal team, Jennifer Robinson.
Centre for Advancing Journalism’s Associate Professor Louisa Lim will moderate this important discussion and help explore the issue of media freedom across the region.
More info and bookings: https://www.melbournepressclub.com/article/media-freedom-and-democracy-in-hong-kong-the-trial-of-jimmy-lai
Report launch: Freedom of Information culture in Australia
Next week, Monash University, OVIC, Ombudsman SA and OIC WA will launch a report into the attitudes towards access to information held by FOI officers, government executives and government ministers.
Register for the launch webinar here: https://ovic.vic.gov.au/all-events/culture-of-implementing-freedom-of-information-in-australia-report-launch/
The final session in our free dis/misinformation webinar series is live today from 1pm!
This time we will analyse the options to regulate the problem and how that can support public interest journalism.
Book now: https://www.melbournepressclub.com/article/fighting-misinformation-and-disinformation-in-the-digital-age
Don't miss the second installment of our free dis/misinformation webinar series, live tomorrow from 1pm!
Book now: https://www.melbournepressclub.com/article/fighting-misinformation-and-disinformation-in-the-digital-age
Here's a grab from our first session, featuring AAP FactCheck Editor Ben James. See the full video archive here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoojyjsSwps
In the second of the Melbourne Press Club's free webinar series on mis/disinformation, we feature the Victorian Electoral Commissioner Sven Bluemmel and Associate Professor Michael Jensen, from the University of Canberra's Institute for Governance and Policy Analysis, on the potential electoral impacts of mis/disinformation.
Join us for the discussion moderated by MPC CEO Nick Richardson.
Bookings essential: https://www.melbournepressclub.com/article/fighting-misinformation-and-disinformation-in-the-digital-age
It’s the curse of the information age and a profound challenge for journalists and media workers - identifying and dealing with misinformation and disinformation.
Now, in a free webinar series on Mis/Disinformation, the Melbourne Press Club invites you to hear from the experts on how to deal with the “Mis and Dis’’ problem.
Book now: https://www.melbournepressclub.com/article/fighting-misinformation-and-disinformation-in-the-digital-age
Tim Pallas told us to "hold [him] to account" in his State Budget Lunch address, and Heidi Murphy did just that in the post-speech Q&A.
Watch the recording here: https://www.melbournepressclub.com/article/victorian-chamber-and-melbourne-press-club-present-state-budget-lunch-with-tim-pallas-mp
The annual lunch is hosted by the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the MPC.
Some interesting stats from yesterday's State Budget Lunch with Treasurer of Victoria Tim Pallas.
Watch the post-speech Q&A, hosted by Heidi Murphy, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kz9T2PsQKoM
This event was co-hosted with the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
A day after handing down his 10th budget, Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas spoke to over 450 guests at the annual VCCI/MPC State Budget Lunch.
Follow the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry for an event wrap, and watch the Q&A, hosted by Heidi Murphy, here: https://youtu.be/Kz9T2PsQKoM
Today is World Press Freedom Day. Let's recognise and celebrate the importance of journalism and freedom of expression in helping sustain democracies across the globe.
Find out more on the UNESCO website: https://www.unesco.org/en/days/press-freedom
Event tomorrow – book now!
In an information environment where Artificial Intelligence is becoming all-pervasive, how do journalists and the broader media industry come to terms with chatbots' impact on their work? What can corporate Australia's embrace of AI reveal about how the media can navigate this new era?
Join the Melbourne Press Club and KPMG Australia for the special half-day forum "AI: After the Chat".
Info and bookings: https://www.melbournepressclub.com/article/-ai-after-the-chat
Book now for Wednesday's special half-day AI forum presented by the Melbourne Press Club and KPMG Australia.
Hear from a range of experts on the AI landscape, including: John Munnelly, Chief Digital Officer, KPMG, who brings more than 25 years' experience in technology-led transformation to the discussion; Stefan Hajkowicz, a chief research consultant at the CSIRO, and author of Australia’s AI strategy and ethics framework; award-winning health technology entrepreneur Michelle Gallaher, who specialises in the appropriate application of AI in healthcare and Deakin University sports scientist Dr Dan Dwyer, who has led a series of projects that culminated in the creation of an AI-based decision support tool for AFL coaches.
In addition there will be two panels, exploring the state of play with journalism and AI, feauturing The Australian's Technology Editor Jared Lynch, Thrive PR and Communications' Chloe Jeffers and Associate Professor James Meese, from RMIT University's node of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making & Society.
Info and bookings: https://www.melbournepressclub.com/article/-ai-after-the-chat
In an information environment where Artificial Intelligence is becoming all-pervasive, how do journalists and the broader media industry come to terms with AI chatbots' impact on their work? What can corporate Australia's embrace of AI reveal about how the media can navigate this new era? And what do journalists need to understand about how AI impacts their relationships with organisations who traditionally rely on the media for reaching their audience?
Join the Melbourne Press Club and KPMG Australia for the special half-day forum "AI: After the Chat".
Info and bookings: https://www.melbournepressclub.com/article/-ai-after-the-chat
In an information environment where Artificial Intelligence is becoming all-pervasive, how do journalists and the broader media industry come to terms with AI chatbots' impact on their work? What can corporate Australia's embrace of AI reveal about how the media can navigate this new era? And what do journalists need to understand about how AI impacts their relationships with organisations who traditionally rely on the media for reaching their audience?
Join the MPC and KPMG Australia for the special half-day forum "AI: After the Chat".
Hear from a range of experts on the AI landscape, including: John Munnelly, Chief Digital Officer, KPMG, who brings more than 25 years' experience in technology-led transformation to the discussion; Stefan Hajkowicz, a chief research consultant at the CSIRO, and author of Australia’s AI strategy and ethics framework; award-winning health technology entrepreneur Michelle Gallaher, who specialises in the appropriate application of AI in healthcare and Deakin University sports scientist Dr Dan Dwyer who has led a series of projects that culminated in the creation of an AI-based decision support tool for AFL coaches.
In addition there will be two panels, exploring the state of play with journalism and AI, feauturing The Australian's Technology Editor Jared Lynch, Thrive PR and Communications' Chloe Jeffers and Associate Professor James Meese, from RMIT University's node of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making & Society.
Info and bookings: https://www.melbournepressclub.com/article/-ai-after-the-chat
Join the MPC and KPMG Australia for the special half-day forum "AI: After the Chat".
In an information environment where Artificial Intelligence is becoming all-pervasive, how do journalists and the broader media industry come to terms with AI chatbots' impact on their work? What can corporate Australia's embrace of AI reveal about how the media can navigate this new era? And what do journalists need to understand about how AI impacts their relationships with organisations who traditionally rely on the media for reaching their audience?
Hear from a range of experts on the AI landscape, including: John Munnelly, Chief Digital Officer, KPMG, who brings more than 25 years' experience in technology-led transformation to the discussion; Stefan Hajkowicz, a chief research consultant at the CSIRO, and author of Australia’s AI strategy and ethics framework; award-winning health technology entrepreneur Michelle Gallaher, who specialises in the appropriate application of AI in healthcare and Deakin University sports scientist Dr Dan Dwyer who has led a series of projects that culminated in the creation of an AI-based decision support tool for AFL coaches.
In addition there will be two panels, exploring the state of play with journalism and AI, feauturing The Australian's Technology Editor Jared Lynch, Thrive PR and Communications' Chloe Jeffers and Associate Professor James Meese, from RMIT University's node of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making & Society.
Info and bookings: https://www.melbournepressclub.com/article/-ai-after-the-chat
Applications are open for the Swinburne University of Technology-Melbourne Press Club ‘Beyond the Fault Lines’ Fellowship. The Fellowship is an exciting opportunity for an experienced journalist to tackle the most polarising challenges in our public debate, and mentor the next generation of journalists to develop new work that highlights the importance of balance and nuance.
The Fellowship, valued at $15,000, will be awarded to a journalist, providing time to work with Swinburne students across a 12-week program, beginning at the start of semester 2, 2024. The Fellow will deliver a public lecture on an issue in journalism, while also using the time to reflect and write about their own practice.
Applications close 30 April 2024.
Find out more: https://www.melbournepressclub.com/article/fellowship-opportunity-making-sense-of-societys-fault-lines
Our TikTok Masterclass with Matilda Boseley and Grace McKinnon is this Wednesday!
Join us for a discussion on how reporters can best use TikTok in 2024.
Whether you have never used the platform or post daily, this will be a valuable session.
Book now: https://events.humanitix.com/masterclass-tiktok-reporting-with-matilda-boseley-and-grace-mckinnon
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Wednesday: Learn about food writing while enjoying a three course meal at this exclusive MPC Masterclass, hosted at Lee Ho Fook. Details and bookings: https://www.melbournepressclub.com/article/the-key-ingredients--food-wine--words
Next week: Learn about food writing while enjoying a three course meal at this exclusive MPC Masterclass, hosted at Lee Ho Fook. Details and bookings: https://www.melbournepressclub.com/article/the-key-ingredients--food-wine--words
Don't miss the second installment of our free dis/misinformation webinar series, live tomorrow from 1pm! Book now: https://www.melbournepressclub.com/article/fighting-misinformation-and-disinformation-in-the-digital-age Here's a grab from our first session, featuring AAP FactCheck Editor Ben James. See the full video archive here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoojyjsSwps
Tim Pallas told us to "hold [him] to account" in his State Budget Lunch address, and Heidi Murphy did just that in the post-speech Q&A. Watch the recording here: https://www.melbournepressclub.com/article/victorian-chamber-and-melbourne-press-club-present-state-budget-lunch-with-tim-pallas-mp The annual lunch is hosted by the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the MPC.
Some interesting stats from yesterday's State Budget Lunch with Treasurer of Victoria Tim Pallas. Watch the post-speech Q&A, hosted by Heidi Murphy, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kz9T2PsQKoM This event was co-hosted with the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Book now for Wednesday's special half-day AI forum presented by the Melbourne Press Club and KPMG Australia. Hear from a range of experts on the AI landscape, including: John Munnelly, Chief Digital Officer, KPMG, who brings more than 25 years' experience in technology-led transformation to the discussion; Stefan Hajkowicz, a chief research consultant at the CSIRO, and author of Australia’s AI strategy and ethics framework; award-winning health technology entrepreneur Michelle Gallaher, who specialises in the appropriate application of AI in healthcare and Deakin University sports scientist Dr Dan Dwyer, who has led a series of projects that culminated in the creation of an AI-based decision support tool for AFL coaches. In addition there will be two panels, exploring the state of play with journalism and AI, feauturing The Australian's Technology Editor Jared Lynch, Thrive PR and Communications' Chloe Jeffers and Associate Professor James Meese, from RMIT University's node of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making & Society. Info and bookings: https://www.melbournepressclub.com/article/-ai-after-the-chat
In an information environment where Artificial Intelligence is becoming all-pervasive, how do journalists and the broader media industry come to terms with AI chatbots' impact on their work? What can corporate Australia's embrace of AI reveal about how the media can navigate this new era? And what do journalists need to understand about how AI impacts their relationships with organisations who traditionally rely on the media for reaching their audience? Join the Melbourne Press Club and KPMG Australia for the special half-day forum "AI: After the Chat". Info and bookings: https://www.melbournepressclub.com/article/-ai-after-the-chat
It's the final countdown! ⏱️ Entries for the Quill Awards for Excellence in Victorian Journalism, Graham Perkin Australian Journalist of the Year, and Harry Gordon Australian Sports Journalist of the Year close TODAY. Celebrate your year in journalism; details here: https://melbournepressclub.com/awards
⏱️ Quill, Perkin, Gordon, and Student Journalist of the Year Award entries close tomorrow, Monday 29 January! Don't miss out. Find out more and enter here: https://www.melbournepressclub.com/awards
Quill, Perkin, Gordon and Student award entries close Monday! Don't miss your chance to celebrate your best work from 2023. Find out more and enter here: https://www.melbournepressclub.com/awards #MPCQuills #AusMedia #AusPol
29th Quills Dinner bookings are now open! Join us for Melbourne media's night of nights and celebrate with our prize winners. PS: it's not too late to enter! Find out more at www.melbournepressclub.com
Just one week until the MPC Awards entry deadline! The Quills are the premier media awards in Victoria, celebrating the best work in over 30 categories across all media. Our national Graham Perkin Australian Journalist of the Year and Harry Gordon Australian Sports Journalist of the Year awards honour the best reporters and editors from across the country. Find out more and enter now: https://www.melbournepressclub.com/awards
Entries are open for our 29th Quill Awards for Excellence in Victorian Journalism! The Quills are the premier media awards in Victoria, celebrating the best work in over 30 categories across all media. Find out more and enter here: https://www.melbournepressclub.com/award/the-quill-awards-for-journalistic-excellence
Entries are open for our 29th Quill Awards for Excellence in Victorian Journalism! The Quills are the premier media awards in Victoria, celebrating the best work in over 30 categories across all media. Find out more and enter here: https://www.melbournepressclub.com/award/the-quill-awards-for-journalistic-excellence
What's the first news story that Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp remembers? Find out in episode two of our new podcast, Have You Heard The News? In each episode, we ask prominent Melburnians what news story first galvanised their attention. For Sally, it was an international story that became an obsession. Listen now: https://www.melbournepressclub.com/article/episode-two-sally-capp--have-you-heard-the-news #HYHTN
Today we launch the Melbourne Press Club's new podcast, Have You Heard The News? In each episode, we ask a prominent Melburnian to nominate the biggest news story they remember. Our guests over the series include Lord Mayor Sally Capp, Climate 200 Convenor Simon Holmes a Court and University of Melbourne's Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous) Barry Judd. We start the series with Miriam Silva AM, an experienced businesswoman, who has contributed to organisations across agriculture, multiculturalism and the arts. Her choice of news story is a deeply personal one, that is a timely reminder for us all as we brace for what is forecast to be a hot summer. Subscribe and listen now: https://www.melbournepressclub.com/edition/have-you-heard-the-news #HYHTN
Bookings for Wednesday's Edit on how to get a job in journalism close soon! Hear from – and talk with – Marta Pascual Juanola of The Age, Fotis Kapetopoulos of Neos Kosmos, Penny Liersch of 9 News, Nick Splitter of Zero Digital Sports, Nicole Strahan of 10 News First, and Katya Wachtel of Broadsheet Melbourne. Info and tix: https://www.melbournepressclub.com/article/the-edit-how-to-get-a-job-in-journalism
'Defamation law reform: where next?' is next week! This free event, presented with the Melbourne Law School and the Centre for Advancing Journalism, will examine problems in Australian defamation law and then explore solutions. Find out more and book: https://www.melbournepressclub.com/defamation-law-reform-where-next-2023
Tickets to 'Defamation law reform: where next?' are moving fast! This free event, presented with the Melbourne Law School and the Centre for Advancing Journalism, will examine problems in Australian defamation law and then explore solutions. Find out more and book: https://www.melbournepressclub.com/defamation-law-reform-where-next-2023
Did you know the Melbourne Press Club has over 1,000 videos on YouTube? Relive past events, awards and special features through our video archive. Find more and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/user/MelbournePressClubAU?sub_confirmation=1
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