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New MPC podcast

29th Quill Awards entries open

The Quills are the premier media awards in Victoria, celebrating the best work in over 30 categories across all media.

2023/2024 Michael Gordon Fellows announced

Four new projects of social justice journalism will be undertaken in the coming year after the Melbourne Press Club announced the latest recipients of the Michael Gordon Journalism Fellowships.

Australia's secrecy laws include 875 offences. Reforms are welcome but don't go far enough for press

Peter Greste says it's laudable that the government recognises the threats to media freedom embedded in the law, but the answers in the review are more of the same: a set of band aids, rather than a comprehensive cure.

'I think we're just that local voice. That's something we do better than anyone else...'

You don’t need to be a long-term local in regional Victoria to understand the power of community journalism. In this story, Matthew Hall speaks to two young sports journalists at regional mastheads who have quickly learned how important it is to not only tell those stories, but to ensure every detail is correct.

Tips for getting a job in journalism

How to do you get a job in a journalism? Here are the tips on starting your career, from the guest panellists at this week’s Edit event.

What's good about the Ballarat Times?

By starting in the very job she trained for, Edwina Williams defied a trend for journalism graduates. In less than five years since, she has worked her way up to be the senior journalist at the Ballarat Times, a free community weekly serving her hometown.

'It’s about proximity to you, the reader'

The dilemma facing regional journalism is stark. Latest figures show that 101 print editions have closed nationally since 2019, these losses disproportionately impacting rural and regional coverage. But the stories Matthew Hall has unearthed paint an optimistic and nuanced picture, challenging the notion that there’s no career to be made outside the city.

'Take chances on style, medium and most of all, on people'

An excerpt from Hari Raj’s essay in the upcoming book ‘Journalism Matters: 50 Years of Journalism at RMIT’.

Applications open: Michael Gordon Journalism Fellowships

The Melbourne Press Club is pleased to announce applications are now open for the 2023-24 Michael Gordon Journalism Fellowships program.

The courts, the world cup and more – photos from our recent events

Relive recent Melbourne Press Club events with these galleries.

The World Cup and media coverage: time for all of us to play a role

In the aftermath of the extensive media coverage of the marvellous Matildas at the World Cup, athlete and sports broadcaster Nana Owusu-Afriyie pinpoints how the team’s stellar achievements have lifted the visibility of women’s sport in Australia. But after the World Cup party, what happens next? In this article, Nana argues that although the World Cup's impact has been positive, fans, athletes, and the media need to continue advocating for equal coverage of women’s sport.

Commercial radio turns 100

The Australian media observed a significant birthday this month – commercial radio turned 100, and the industry took a moment to look back on its integral role in helping to capture the sounds and voices of our nation, from covering news to advocating for local causes. Journalism has been central to commercial radio’s enduring appeal, acting as conduit between real-time news and its audience, providing the connections from cities to country that provide essential information to all our communities.

Fake News? Real News? Can you tell the difference? Take the test!

We know it’s out there. And we know there are those who consume fake news in the belief it's true. New research based on a Cambridge University test on spotting fake news shows that the age group in the US most susceptible to misinformation are those aged under 45.

Melbourne then and now – Australia’s media capital

Could this MPC newsletter column from Nicholas Reece have played a part in changing ABC management's mind to stick with its local Sunday night bulletin?

Media Bargaining Code 2.0 – Canada follows us down the rocky road

Canada’s Online News Act has the country butting heads with search and social giants, and media bargaining trendsetter Australia could learn from the tweaks made to its playbook.

New appointments at MPC AGM

The Melbourne Press Club is pleased to announce the following board appointments from the AGM and subsequent board meeting held on 21June 2023.

How to view members only content on the MPC website

Full articles from our members' newsletter are hosted on our website. You must login to your MPC account to view some content.

'Always answer a newsroom phone'

Michelle Coffey, inaugural Young Journalist of the Year recipient, reflects on her career and the award after 30 years.

How the MPC Young Journalist of the Year Award came about

Former club president Jim Clarke looks back on the origins of the now-30 year old MPC Young Journalist of the Year award.

Vale Bruce Petty (1929 – 2023) – a cartoonist who drew the big picture

A conversation with Bruce Petty was an interesting encounter – it was full of considered pauses, a laconic wisdom and what seemed like a subterranean seam of irony that he mined every day of his remarkable professional life.

Communicating climate: a guide for emerging journos

How can journalists prepare to wrestle with the science to ensure they can explain – in clear, accurate and accessible terms – what’s happening to our climate?

'My north star': journalists reflect on pandemic's footprint

Just what was the impact of COVID-19 on the nation’s journalism? How did the pandemic change us, as reporters, writers and managers? And what did the lockdown years reveal about us?

The Federal Court Decision – Ben Roberts-Smith and Nine Newspapers

The Federal Court’s decision to dismiss war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith’s defamation action against The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Canberra Times is a landmark adjudication for public interest journalism in Australia.

Our latest celebration: the 28th Quills

A moving, deeply researched and compelling story about the femicide crisis among First Nations women has won the prestigious Gold Quill at the Melbourne Press Club’s 28th Quill awards.

Melbourne Press Club kicks off a big year

Artificial intelligence, awards, and a new CEO.

2022/2023 Michael Gordon Fellows announced

The Melbourne Press Club has awarded $30,000 in grants in the latest round of the Michael Gordon Journalism Fellowship program.

Nick McKenzie recognised with MPC life membership

The board of the Melbourne Press Club has unanimously agreed to confer the honour of Life Membership for Nick McKenzie.

Honing fraud investigation skills at MPC Masterclass

The tricky and technical world of fraud investigation was unravelled and explained at Thursday’s MPC Masterclass event.

2022/23 MPC Mentoring Program launch

The Melbourne Press Club has welcomed mentees and mentors to the launch of our 2022/23 Mentoring Program.

Discover the latest Michael Gordon Fellowship stories

Our most recent fellows cover social justice issues from the outback to the Torres Strait

MPC partners with Swinburne to present mentoring program

Now in its sixth round, the MPC Mentoring Program provides opportunities for early career journalists to discuss their career aspirations and immediate on-the-job needs with senior media personnel from outside their organisation.

State and national award winners announced at 2021 Quills

Winners have been announced for all 2021 Quills, as well as the Perkin, Gordon, Student, and Lifetime Achievement awards.

Statement on the passing of Patrick J Hayes

The board and management of the Melbourne Press Club sadly inform you of the passing of Patrick J Hayes on the Wednesday 20th October, 2021.

Melbourne Press Club welcomes Mr Paul Paton to our board

Mr Paton is a proud Aboriginal man from the Gunai and Monaro-Ngarigo groups of southeastern Australia who is passionate about the preservation, continuation and promotion of cultures.

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New MPC podcast

News

29th Quill Awards entries open

2023/2024 Michael Gordon Fellows announced

Australia's secrecy laws include 875 offences. Reforms are welcome but don't go far enough for press

'I think we're just that local voice. That's something we do better than anyone else...'

Tips for getting a job in journalism

What's good about the Ballarat Times?

'It’s about proximity to you, the reader'

'Take chances on style, medium and most of all, on people'

Applications open: Michael Gordon Journalism Fellowships

The courts, the world cup and more – photos from our recent events

The World Cup and media coverage: time for all of us to play a role

Commercial radio turns 100

Fake News? Real News? Can you tell the difference? Take the test!

Melbourne then and now – Australia’s media capital

Media Bargaining Code 2.0 – Canada follows us down the rocky road

New appointments at MPC AGM

How to view members only content on the MPC website

'Always answer a newsroom phone'

How the MPC Young Journalist of the Year Award came about

Vale Bruce Petty (1929 – 2023) – a cartoonist who drew the big picture

Communicating climate: a guide for emerging journos

'My north star': journalists reflect on pandemic's footprint

The Federal Court Decision – Ben Roberts-Smith and Nine Newspapers

Our latest celebration: the 28th Quills

Melbourne Press Club kicks off a big year

2022/2023 Michael Gordon Fellows announced

Nick McKenzie recognised with MPC life membership

Honing fraud investigation skills at MPC Masterclass

2022/23 MPC Mentoring Program launch

Discover the latest Michael Gordon Fellowship stories

MPC partners with Swinburne to present mentoring program

State and national award winners announced at 2021 Quills

Statement on the passing of Patrick J Hayes

Melbourne Press Club welcomes Mr Paul Paton to our board

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