Melbourne Press Club

Mis/disinformation and multicultural media: the council election challenge

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?

In crisis or tragedy, let’s recognise media’s purpose and value

Dart Centre Asia Pacific chair Trina McLellan discusses the importance of journalists' work, and the key skills required in the field.

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

MPC Event

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

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.

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?

Pandemedia – how COVID changed journalism

MPC Event

A special event marking the release of the book Pandemedia – how COVID changed journalism

28th Quills: Multicultural Affairs and Media in partnership with Gandel Foundation

Achol Arok and Daniel Ziffer of ABC News won the 2022 Multicultural Affairs and Media Quill for their work “So-called 'African gangs' dominated headlines at the last Victorian election and trust issues remain”

Masterclass webinar: How the media can amplify young voices

MPC Event

Learn from young people and the journalists reporting on them how the media can elevate representation of Australia's youth.

Media Iftar Dinner 2022

MPC Event

The Melbourne Press Club & the AIS are delighted to host this annual Ramadan lftar dinner

Media Release: MPC partners with the Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations

The Melbourne Press Club is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations as the sponsor of the Excellence in Indigenous Affairs Reporting Quill award for the next two years.

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Mis/disinformation and multicultural media: the council election challenge

In crisis or tragedy, let’s recognise media’s purpose and value

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

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

Melbourne then and now – Australia’s media capital

Pandemedia – how COVID changed journalism

28th Quills: Multicultural Affairs and Media in partnership with Gandel Foundation

Masterclass webinar: How the media can amplify young voices

Media Iftar Dinner 2022

Media Release: MPC partners with the Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations

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