Melbourne Press Club

Media release: Quills now open, featuring new international reporting award

A new national award recognising the achievements of a pioneering female Australian journalist will be the centrepiece of the 30th anniversary Quill Awards celebration in March.

Media Release: Melbourne Press Club announces new president and board members

Following the Melbourne Press Club’s Annual General Meeting today (23 October 2024), the Club has elected a new president and welcomed four new board members.

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?

Media Freedom and Democracy in Hong Kong: The Trial of Jimmy Lai

MPC Event

Join our panel to discuss the case and its far-reaching implications across the region.

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.

29th Quills: Multicultural Affairs and Media, in partnership with Gandel Foundation

Kassahun Negewo and Ruchika Talwar of SBS have won the Multicultural Affairs and Media Quill “Detention to determination”

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.

Time to acknowledge and reduce strain on social media journalists

Social media journalists, especially moderators and live bloggers, are like firefighters on the digital frontline, but putting out online fires is not without risks, according to the Dart Centre Asia Pacific's Erin Smith and Trina McLellan.

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?

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Media release: Quills now open, featuring new international reporting award

Media Release: Melbourne Press Club announces new president and board members

Mis/disinformation and multicultural media: the council election challenge

Media Freedom and Democracy in Hong Kong: The Trial of Jimmy Lai

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

29th Quills: Multicultural Affairs and Media, in partnership with Gandel Foundation

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

Time to acknowledge and reduce strain on social media journalists

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

Melbourne then and now – Australia’s media capital

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