2024 events

The ABC of News leadership

17 September 2024

In a special appearance at the Melbourne Press Club, ABC Director, News Justin Stevens discusses the media environment, talks about the issues of trust and transparency, the principles that drive ABC News and the personal values that motivate him as its leader.

Mis/disinformation and multicultural media: the council election challenge

12 September 2024

Victorian local councils hold their elections next month. At a time of increased misinformation and disinformation, just how can voters across a range of Victorian communities get access to accurate and helpful information that supports local democracy? And what role can multicultural media play in helping local voters?

Footy’s big names on the season that was and the season to come

28 August 2024

As we get ready for the dash to the last Saturday in September and welcome back the AFLW, we’re delighted to have Laura Kane, the AFL’s Executive General Manager of Football, for a special discussion, joined by renowned sports journalist Caroline Wilson, The Age's chief football writer Jake Niall and SEN's chief sports reporter Sam Edmund.

Masterclass: The Key Ingredients – food, wine & words

31 July 2024

In this exclusive Masterclass, we will go to a two-hatted Melbourne restaurant for a panel discussion and three course meal (with wine), featuring leading Melbourne chef Victor Liong.

The Edit: Finding focus – a career in photojournalism

16 July 2024

This Edit event will discuss those challenges, starting with how to find your way in the job, to wrestling with AI, issues of verification, how to cover big events and what it takes to land that unforgettable image.

Masterclass: Finding New Ways to Fight Misinformation with Neil Varcoe

02 July 2024

This special session will provide tips, insights and fresh perspectives that can help working journalists deal with the rising tide of misinformation.

Media Freedom and Democracy in Hong Kong: The Trial of Jimmy Lai

04 July 2024

Join our panel to discuss the case and its far-reaching implications across the region.

Webinar series: The battle against mis/disinformation

04 June 2024

It's the curse of the information age - the 'facts' that aren't what they claim to be, the 'statements' that seem reliable but aren't. This is the challenge for journalists and media workers - identifying and dealing with misinformation and disinformation.

Victorian Chamber and Melbourne Press Club present State Budget Lunch with Tim Pallas MP

08 May 2024

Join us at the prestigious CENTREPIECE at Melbourne Park for the highly anticipated State Budget Lunch with distinguished guest, Tim Pallas MP.

AI: After the Chat

24 April 2024

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?

Masterclass: TikTok reporting with Matilda Boseley and Grace McKinnon

10 April 2024

Two years after our last TikTok discussion, the platform is more successful than ever. In this MasterClass, we bring back by popular demand our two guests, Guardian Australia’s Matilda Boseley and the ABC’s Grace McKinnon, to discuss how reporters can best use TikTok in the changed environment of 2024.

On the Frontline: Multicultural Media's Vital Role in Public Interest Journalism

22 March 2024

A rare opportunity to convene and hear a range of speakers discuss the role of multicultural media in public interest journalism.

The Edit: How to build your career in journalism

29 February 2024

Join Neary Ty from Nine, Lyndal Rowlands from Al Jazeera and Daniel McCulloch from the Australian Associated Press for a discussion on how to build your journalism career.

29th Quill Awards Dinner

15 March 2024

Join us to celebrate the announcement of 30 individual Quill Award winners, plus the Perkin, Gordon, and Student Journalist of the Year prizes.

2024 events

2024 events

The ABC of News leadership

Mis/disinformation and multicultural media: the council election challenge

Footy’s big names on the season that was and the season to come

Masterclass: The Key Ingredients – food, wine & words

The Edit: Finding focus – a career in photojournalism

Masterclass: Finding New Ways to Fight Misinformation with Neil Varcoe

Media Freedom and Democracy in Hong Kong: The Trial of Jimmy Lai

Webinar series: The battle against mis/disinformation

Victorian Chamber and Melbourne Press Club present State Budget Lunch with Tim Pallas MP

AI: After the Chat

Masterclass: TikTok reporting with Matilda Boseley and Grace McKinnon

On the Frontline: Multicultural Media's Vital Role in Public Interest Journalism

The Edit: How to build your career in journalism

29th Quill Awards Dinner

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