Melbourne Press Club

The Edit: How to start your own podcast

Ever dreamt of starting your own hit podcast? Here is your chance to meet two women who have made that dream a reality.

Digital Platforms and the Press

Associate Professor James Meese has a new book out called Digital Platforms and the Press, which explores the risks associated with a platform-dependent press. It’s free to read through open access.

Mis/disinformation and multicultural media: the council election challenge

MPC Event

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?

Welcome from our new Program Officer Freddie Moffat

A word from Freddie Moffat, who will be working on some upcoming MPC events and programs.

AI: After the Chat

MPC Event

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?

'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’.

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.

The Edit | Podcasting: great journalism for the ears

The Edit

Hear from our three guests – Janak Rogers, Jo Lauder and Richard Baker – on what it takes to transform a podcast into a memorable piece of journalism.

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.

Watch now: How to report the State Budget

MPC Event

This lunchtime Masterclass with Richard Willingham, Heidi Murphy and Josh Gordon will give you a chance to hear all the best tips and ask questions about what to look for on budget day.

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The Edit: How to start your own podcast

Digital Platforms and the Press

Mis/disinformation and multicultural media: the council election challenge

Welcome from our new Program Officer Freddie Moffat

AI: After the Chat

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

Commercial radio turns 100

The Edit | Podcasting: great journalism for the ears

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

Watch now: How to report the State Budget

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