Melbourne Press Club

Melbourne Press Club Newsletter – July 2026

31 July 2026

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Hear from new MPC CEO Patrick Donovan in the July 2026 MPC Newsletter

2026 Melbourne Press Club survey

31 July 2026

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The Melbourne Press Club is seeking feedback from members and friends on how it can best meet the needs of those in and around the media – and a prize could be yours for taking part.

MPC announces new CEO

20 July 2026

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The Melbourne Press Club is pleased to announce Patrick Donovan as its new chief executive officer.

Corruption Uncovered: Media, Power and Stability in the Asia-Pacific

30 June 2026

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Join AIIA Victoria, in partnership with the Melbourne Press Club, for a panel discussion featuring Chris Ives, Tess McGuire and James Oaten, with moderator Michael Bachelard.

The Edit: How to survive and thrive in your first five years

13 May 2026

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There are a few key skills you should have under your belt as an early-career journalist. Our panel will share the advice they wish they received in the first five years on the job.

Victorian courts in crisis: landmark report reveals need for urgent reform

03 March 2026

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A groundbreaking independent research report commissioned by the Melbourne Press Club and conducted by Monash University has found that public interest journalism in Victoria has reached crisis point due to severe limitations on court reporting, access to government sources, and freedom of information.

31st Quill Awards – Finalists

25 February 2026

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The MPC is pleased to announce the finalists for our 31st Quill Awards for Excellence in Victorian Journalism and the 2025 Victorian Student Journalist of the Year.