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The Federal Court Decision – Ben Roberts-Smith and Nine Newspapers

The Federal Court’s decision to dismiss war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith’s defamation action against The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Canberra Times is a landmark adjudication for public interest journalism in Australia.

Melbourne’s first newspaper back in print

The Melbourne Press Club has reprinted Melbourne’s first newspaper as part of the establishment of the Victorian Media Hall of Fame.

Steve Harris appointed Member of the Order of Australia

Former Melbourne Press Club president Steve Harris was awarded an AM in the Australia Day honours for his significant service to print journalism.

Quills - Conditions of Entry & Judging Criteria

Read the conditions of entry and criteria for the 29th Quill awards

2023/2024 Michael Gordon Fellows announced

Four new projects of social justice journalism will be undertaken in the coming year after the Melbourne Press Club announced the latest recipients of the Michael Gordon Journalism Fellowships.

'I think we're just that local voice. That's something we do better than anyone else...'

You don’t need to be a long-term local in regional Victoria to understand the power of community journalism. In this story, Matthew Hall speaks to two young sports journalists at regional mastheads who have quickly learned how important it is to not only tell those stories, but to ensure every detail is correct.

What's good about the Ballarat Times?

By starting in the very job she trained for, Edwina Williams defied a trend for journalism graduates. In less than five years since, she has worked her way up to be the senior journalist at the Ballarat Times, a free community weekly serving her hometown.

'It’s about proximity to you, the reader'

The dilemma facing regional journalism is stark. Latest figures show that 101 print editions have closed nationally since 2019, these losses disproportionately impacting rural and regional coverage. But the stories Matthew Hall has unearthed paint an optimistic and nuanced picture, challenging the notion that there’s no career to be made outside the city.

2023-24 Michael Gordon Fellowships Guidelines and Criteria

Read guidelines and criteria for the 2023/24 Michael Gordon Fellowships

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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The Federal Court Decision – Ben Roberts-Smith and Nine Newspapers

Melbourne’s first newspaper back in print

Steve Harris appointed Member of the Order of Australia

Quills - Conditions of Entry & Judging Criteria

2023/2024 Michael Gordon Fellows announced

'I think we're just that local voice. That's something we do better than anyone else...'

What's good about the Ballarat Times?

'It’s about proximity to you, the reader'

2023-24 Michael Gordon Fellowships Guidelines and Criteria

Melbourne then and now – Australia’s media capital

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