Melbourne Press Club

How two young reporters shook Myanmar

An in-depth Reuters investigation into the charges against Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, who are facing 14 years in prison in a case widely regarded as a trial of press freedom.

Jailed Myanmar reporters face trial decision

Two detained Reuters journalists have been detained in a Yangon jail since December

Investigative Reporters and Editors Conference

Held annually in the US, the Investigative Reporters and Editors Conference is the premier forum for investigative journalists to hone their craft.

Investigative Reporters Panel

MPC Event

What is the future for investigative journalism in an era of shrinking newsrooms, budget cuts and digital deadlines?

Masterclass: TikTok reporting with Matilda Boseley and Grace McKinnon

MPC Event

Two years after our last TikTok discussion, the platform is more successful than ever. In this MasterClass, we bring back by popular demand our two guests, Guardian Australia’s Matilda Boseley and the ABC’s Grace McKinnon, to discuss how reporters can best use TikTok in the changed environment of 2024.

The Edit: How to build your career in journalism

The Edit

Join Neary Ty from Nine, Lyndal Rowlands from Al Jazeera and Daniel McCulloch from the Australian Associated Press for a discussion on how to build your journalism career.

'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.

'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.

'Always answer a newsroom phone'

Michelle Coffey, inaugural Young Journalist of the Year recipient, reflects on her career and the award after 30 years.

How the MPC Young Journalist of the Year Award came about

Former club president Jim Clarke looks back on the origins of the now-30 year old MPC Young Journalist of the Year award.

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How two young reporters shook Myanmar

Jailed Myanmar reporters face trial decision

Investigative Reporters and Editors Conference

Investigative Reporters Panel

Masterclass: TikTok reporting with Matilda Boseley and Grace McKinnon

The Edit: How to build your career in journalism

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

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

'Always answer a newsroom phone'

How the MPC Young Journalist of the Year Award came about

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