Melbourne Press Club

Lawyer X Scoop wins 2018 Gold Quill

15 March 2019

The Herald Sun Journalists who broke and led the coverage of the Lawyer X scandal have won the 2018 Gold Quill Award

Melbourne Press Club Newsletter – August 2026

28 August 2026

Featured

The latest news, events and giveaways in the August 2026 MPC Newsletter

Media release: MPC says State Government’s suppression order reform plans don’t go far enough

11 August 2026

Today’s announcement by the State Government that it recognises shortcomings in Victoria’s suppression order regime has been labelled as a small step in the right direction by the Melbourne Press Club.

Webinar: Fighting the court order

14 April 2026

MPC Event

In this special webinar, we bring together experienced metro court reporters Ashley Argoon of the Herald Sun and Erin Pearson, of The Age, along with seasoned media lawyer Justin Quill, for a not-to-be missed discussion that will help reporters across Victoria prepare for courtroom challenges.

The Edit: How to get a start in journalism

23 October 2025

The Edit

This Edit event will explore navigating internships, the experiences emerging journalists do and don’t need on their resume, building contacts, navigating your first few career moves and more.