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Principal

University of Melbourne logo

University of Melbourne is Australia's leading university.

Our distinctive Melbourne experience helps graduates become well-rounded, thoughtful and skilled professionals – making a positive impact across the globe.

Our research helps solve social, economic and environmental challenges the world is facing today and into the future. We’re tightly connected with our communities, at home and around the globe – a connection that enriches our learning, teaching and research.

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Premium

Crown Resorts logo

Crown Resorts is one of Australia’s largest entertainment groups and makes a major contribution to the Australian economy through its role in tourism, employment, training, and its corporate responsibility programs.

Crown’s core businesses and investments are in the integrated resorts sector.

In Australia, Crown owns and operates two of Australia’s leading integrated resorts, Crown Melbourne and Crown Perth. Crown’s development project pipeline includes the Crown Sydney Hotel Resort at Barangaroo in Sydney and the One Queensbridge development site in Melbourne.

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Minter Ellison logo

Thomson Geer Thomson Geer is a large Australian corporate law firm.

We have around 550 people, including 109 Partners operating out of our offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide. By size we are one of the 10 largest firms operating in Australia, and the 5th largest independent Australian law firm.

Thomson Geer's focus is on quality and transparency. We are driven by our client's needs.

Visit the Thomson Geer Lawyers website

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Major Media

3AW logo

3AW RADIO (693): Breaking news, views and analysis. Melbourne's No.1 radio station - the best in news, entertainment, sport and lifestyle.

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ABC logo

ABC is Australia’s most trusted source of local, national and world news. Comprehensive, independent, in-depth analysis, the latest business, sport, weather and more.

The ABC has an unequalled network of news-gathering resources with more than a thousand journalists, major newsrooms in every capital city in Australia; 49 regional bureaux around the country, and a dozen international bureaux around the world, including Russia, Japan and the Middle East.

The ABC provides more news and current affairs to more people through radio, television, online and broadband services than any other media organisation in Australia.

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The Age logo

The Age is Melbourne's leading news provider, in print and online, since 1854.

The paper covers news, politics, comment, photographs and discussion with a Melbourne focus.

Visit the The Age website

Herald Sun logo

The Herald Sun is Victoria’s home for breaking news, footy and hard-hitting opinion and holds the title of Australia’s most-read newspaper.

Melbourne’s biggest selling newspaper has a proud history of leading the agenda and advocating for Victorians. As a leading partner with the Good Friday Appeal, we believe strongly in our community.

Visit the Herald Sun website

Nine Network logo

Channel 9 broadcasts more hours of News and Current Affairs than any other Australian Commercial TV Network.

We are Australia’s largest locally owned media company – the home of Australia’s most trusted and loved brands spanning News, Sport, Lifestyle, and Entertainment, we pride ourselves on creating the best content, accessed by consumers when and how they want

Nine’s assets include the Nine Network, major mastheads such as The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and Australian Financial Review, radio stations 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR, digital properties such as nine.com.au, 9Now, 9Honey, Pedestrian.TV, subscription video platform Stan and a majority investments in Domain Group and CarAdvice.

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SBS News logo

SBS News brings you breaking news and the latest global headlines from the national multilingual, multicultural, and Indigenous media organisation for all Australians.

Watch SBS at 6.30pm nightly or On Demand and the Late Edition Monday to Friday. Listen to SBS World News Radio at 6pm Monday to Friday.

Visit the SBS News homepage

Seven Melbourne logo

The Seven Network is Australia's leading Free to Air television network, comprising of 7, 7TWO and 7Mate. Seven has commercial networks in each metro city and regional Queensland, as well as regional affiliates broadcasting Seven content in VIC, NSW and WA. Seven is part of Seven West Media.

Seven News Melbourne is hosted by Peter Miechell (Monday to Friday) and Mike Amor (Saturday and Sunday).

Visit the Seven Victoria homepage

Sky News logo

Sky News is a 24-hour multi-channel, multi-platform news service delivering news you can trust, opinions you can’t ignore.

It provides unrivalled live news, sports news, weather news and national affairs coverage via dedicated channels including Sky News Live (Ch 103 and 600), Sky News Business (Ch 601), Sky News Weather (Ch 603), Sky News Extra (Ch 604), Sky News UK (Ch 605), Sky News New Zealand and FOX SPORTS News (Ch 500 and 602).

Visit the Sky News Australia website

Network 10

Network 10 brings you Melbourne's biggest stories and start the conversation on issues that affect you.

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Major Media partnership and sponsorship opportunities available now.
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Major

Minter Ellison logo

MinterEllison is an international law firm, headquartered in Australia and regarded as one of the Asia-Pacific's premier law firms. Their teams collaborate across Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the UK to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Minter Ellison's Melbourne office houses some of Australia's leading media lawyers. They provide pre-publication advice and representation in defamation and contempt cases to a range of clients including The Age, Nine, ABC, SBS, Private Media and Al Jazeera.

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Telstra logo

Telstra believes the more connected people are, the more opportunities they have. That's why we help create a brilliant connected future for everyone, everyday.

That’s why we build technology and content solutions that are simple and easy to use, including Australia’s largest and fastest national mobile network.

As Australia’s leading telecommunications and information services company, Telstra is proud to be helping our customers improve the ways in which they live and work through connection.

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Major partnership and sponsorship opportunities available now.
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Awards & Programs

The Age logo

The Age is Melbourne's leading news provider, in print and online, since 1854.

The paper covers news, politics, comment, photographs and discussion with a Melbourne focus.

Visit the The Age website

Bupa logo

Bupa is a health and care company committed to helping our customers live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We offer a broad range of services, including aged care and retirement, dental, optical, health insurance, and community wellbeing initiatives, to improve the health of all Australians.

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Copyright Agency Cultural Fund logo

The Cultural Fund is the philanthropic arm of the Copyright Agency.

We fund mid-career and established Australian writers and visual artists to create new work; and support publishers, literary magazines and journals, teachers and key industry stakeholders to create important income generating opportunities for writers and visual artists and projects that connect with readers and audiences.

Visit the Copright Agency Cultural Fund website

Change our Game logo

The Office for Women in Sport and Recreation is the first of its kind and exists because the Victorian Government is committed to increasing the number of women and girls participating in sport and active recreation, from grassroots through to senior leadership roles. The Office has been at the forefront of levelling the playing field for women and girls in sport and recreation under the Change Our Game banner since 2017. The Office focuses on building enabling environments, promoting role models and showcasing achievements, and supporting women to play, lead, and succeed in sport and recreation.

Visit the Change our Game website

Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations logo

The Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations is the Victorian state-wide body which convenes and advocates for the rights and interests of Traditional Owners while progressing wider social, economic, environmental and cultural objectives.

Our purpose is to be one strong voice for Traditional Owners and progress our shared interests.

Visit the Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations website

Gandel Foundation logo

Gandel Foundation is one of Australia’s largest independent family philanthropic funds. It has been the vehicle for charitable giving by the extended Gandel family since its formation as The Gandel Charitable Foundation in 1978.

John Gandel AC and Pauline Gandel AC are actively engaged in the philanthropic work and are universally recognised for their generosity and commitment to both Jewish and general causes. Through Gandel Foundation, over the years they have channeled over $150 million dollars towards supporting various charitable organisations and causes in the community.

Visit the Gandel Foundation website

The Lottery Corporation logo

The Lottery Corporation is the driving force behind Australia’s largest lottery games and one of the best-performing lottery businesses in the world.

Even though we’re a relatively new name, we continue the incredible history of Australian lotteries. The Lottery Corporation was created following the Tabcorp demerger in 2022 and is now home to The Lott and Keno – brands and games that have been adding excitement to Australians’ lives for decades.

Our games include Powerball, Oz Lotto, TattsLotto, Instant Scratch-Its, Set for Life and Keno.

Operating in every state and territory except Western Australia, we bring these brands to life, offering exciting games that not only deliver life-changing wins to our customers, but make a meaningful difference in the community.

Visit The Lottery Corporation website

Herald Sun logo

The Herald Sun is Victoria’s home for breaking news, footy and hard-hitting opinion and holds the title of Australia’s most-read newspaper.

Melbourne’s biggest selling newspaper has a proud history of leading the agenda and advocating for Victorians. As a leading partner with the Good Friday Appeal, we believe strongly in our community.

Visit the Herald Sun website

McGrath Nicol logo

McGrath Nicol is a specialist Advisory and Restructuring firm that has built a reputation for managing complexity and consistently delivering the results our clients need. Their team of independent experts work across all industry sectors and business sizes delivering valuable advice and high-quality outcomes. Their clients trust us with the most important aspects of their business.

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National Press Club logo

The National Press Club of Australia is a vigorous champion of media freedom and a home away from home for journalists, decision-makers and influencers alike.

As a profession, journalism comes with its own risk and can be a solitary endeavour. The National Press Club is a place where the media’s work is celebrated, professional networks developed and the freedom to do that work, fiercely protected. We recognise the efforts and achievements of our members, who are making journalistic contributions that will change the course of history.

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Nine Network logo

Channel 9 broadcasts more hours of News and Current Affairs than any other Australian Commercial TV Network.

We are Australia’s largest locally owned media company – the home of Australia’s most trusted and loved brands spanning News, Sport, Lifestyle, and Entertainment, we pride ourselves on creating the best content, accessed by consumers when and how they want

Nine’s assets include the Nine Network, major mastheads such as The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and Australian Financial Review, radio stations 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR, digital properties such as nine.com.au, 9Now, 9Honey, Pedestrian.TV, subscription video platform Stan and a majority investments in Domain Group and CarAdvice.

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Robyn Carter & Family

The MPC thanks Robyn Carter and family for their support of the Michael Gordon Journalism Fellowships.

Ryman Healthcare logo

At Ryman Healthcare, we believe a full life is one that gets richer with age. It’s rediscovering lost passions and plunging headfirst into new ones. It’s embracing new experiences right there on your doorstep. That’s why we’re creating communities that challenge the expectations of ageing, while bringing joy and meaning to every moment.

Visit the Ryman Healthcare website

Swinburne University of Technology logo

An undergraduate degree must be about more than just knowledge – it’s also job readiness, professional experience and access to further opportunities. Swinburne University of Technology partners with leading Australian and global organisations to offer students authentic workplace experiences. Our degrees can include placements, internships, industry-linked projects, study tours and more. This is your chance to work on real-life projects, solve day-to-day challenges in your field and gain the professional skills that put knowledge into practice. You’ll build invaluable skills and confidence, knowing you have what it takes to land a job by graduation or even before.

Visit the Swinburne Journalism website

TAC logo

The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) is working towards the Victorian Road Safety Strategy’s target of eliminating road trauma in Victoria by 2050, with the first step of halving road deaths and reducing serious injuries by 2030.

The TAC is a Victorian Government-owned social insurance agency, whose role is to promote road safety, care for everyone who travels on Victorian roads, and support those impacted by road trauma to help them get their lives back on track.

Visit the TAC website

US Consulate Logo

The U.S. Consulate General Melbourne

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University of Melbourne logo

University of Melbourne is Australia's leading university.

Our distinctive Melbourne experience helps graduates become well-rounded, thoughtful and skilled professionals – making a positive impact across the globe.

Our research helps solve social, economic and environmental challenges the world is facing today and into the future. We’re tightly connected with our communities, at home and around the globe – a connection that enriches our learning, teaching and research.

Visit the University of Melbourne website

Victorian Government logo

The State Government of Victoria

Visit the State Government of Victoria website

Wilnic Family Trust logo

The Wilnic Family Trust.

Award and program partnership and sponsorship opportunities available now.
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Corporate

Kilvington Grammar logo

The Melbourne Press Club has enjoyed a long-standing partnership with independent co-educational school, Kilvington Grammar. Kilvington’s commitment to providing its students with a broad range of learning experiences has seen many hundreds of students attend Press Club events where they have engaged with guest speakers and contributed to question time

With Writing as a key flagship at the School, this partnership aligns with Kilvington’s focus on developing students’ critical thinking skills, creative expression and the appreciation of multiple perspectives.

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NewsGuard logo

NewsGuard counters misinformation on behalf of news consumers, brands and democracies—including with trust ratings for news sites, in your browser.

Visit the NewsGuard website

RACV logo

RACV is here to improve the lives of Victorians.

RACV exists to deliver valued benefits to our members and their communities by informing and advising them, representing members’ interests and providing them with assistance when in need by delivering excellent products and services in our fields of motoring, mobility, leisure, assurance, financial services, social well-being and the home.

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Telum Media logo

Telum Media is a Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Australia registered company founded in 2013 by former PR and journalism professionals who saw the need for a comprehensive media database in the Asia Pacific region.

We are a fast-growing, entrepreneurial, PR technology company - passionate about media and journalism. Our teams consist of former PR professionals and reporters.

We know that in a dynamic region like ours there’s no substitute for being on-the-ground, meeting communications teams and journalists. That’s why we have teams across the region. Our news and information are available in multiple languages, and our team members come from backgrounds across sectors and specialisms.

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Victorian Chamber of Commerce logo

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is the peak body for business in Victoria, informing and servicing more than 47,000 members, customers and clients across the state.

Founded in 1851 with the aim to make Melbourne one of the world’s great free ports, today we continue leading business into the future through advocacy, leadership and services focused on innovation and growth.

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Wotton + Kearney logo

At Wotton + Kearney, we combine the best of our local and international legal expertise with our deep knowledge of the insurance industry to help insurers and their customers solve their biggest challenges.

Visit the Wotton + Kearney website

Corporate partnership and sponsorship opportunities available now.
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Supporters

Australian Intercultural Society logo

The Australian Intercultural Society is non-profit organisation promoting multiculturalism and dialogue through cultural and information exchange.

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Master Publisher logo

Master Publisher provides custom publishing solutions for digital magazines, newspapers, newsletters, journals, blogs and all kinds of periodical publications.

Our team lead by founders Christian Townsend and James Renton, have extensive experience in media and digital publishing. Together we have worked in Australia’s largest media companies including Fairfax, F2 Digital, News Ltd and in the not for profit sector. We have hands on experience running some of Australia’s best known publications such as BRW, AFR Boss, Shares, CFO, MIS, Business Online Asia, Fairfax Business Research and Personal Investor magazine.

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MediaXpress logo

MediaXpress is a multimedia publishing house that offers a comprehensive range of high-quality, cost-effective content and production services.

As a team of highly experienced media professionals who work across writing, editing, photography, design and content marketing, we have an unparalleled understanding of the full media landscape.

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2023 Venue Sponsors

Carlton Brewhouse

South Melbourne Football Club Lakeside Stadium

Thomson Geer

University of Melbourne

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