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25 September 2024
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.
The Melbourne Press Club is pleased to open applications for the 2024/25 Michael Gordon Fellowships program.
24 September 2024
What are the best ways to take the sting out of the pressures and strains of a day on the tools? The advice is that best short-term stress relief comes with things that can be performed anywhere, take very little practice to master, are free and provide immediate relief, according to this month's column from the Dart Centre.
27 August 2024
The prevalence of gender-based violence online for female journalists is all too common. In this month's column from the Dart Centre, Trina McLellan reveals some tips for protecting yourself from such threats, gleaned from working with journalists across the Asia-Pacific region.
22 August 2024
There have been many words written and said about Melbourne sports journalist Sam Landsberger in the days after his tragic death. A recurring theme has been Sam's decency: he was a great human being, with the admirable knack of always being true to himself.
21 August 2024
25 July 2024
A word from Freddie Moffat, who will be working on some upcoming MPC events and programs.
24 October 2024
The Melbourne Press Club is delighted Premier of Victoria Jacinta Allan MP will be our guest at this special event.
29 October 2024
Anthony will tell the Melbourne Press Club about the new role and how he’s preparing SWM for the future.
Australian Media Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame celebrates the role strong and independent journalism played in shaping the nation's history and recognises the pioneers of the profession across more than 150 years.
Have You Heard The News?
In this new MPC podcast, we ask prominent Melburnians to nominate the biggest news story they remember. Our guests over the series include Lord Mayor Sally Capp, Climate 200 Convenor Simon Holmes a Court and University of Melbourne's Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous) Barry Judd.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or through your favourite app.
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