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Alliance Launches 2008 Press Freedom Report |
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Monday, 05 May 2008 |
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 Breaking the shackles: the continuing fight against censorship and spin 2008 was launched at the Alliance's annual Press Freedom Dinner last Friday night in Sydney. View the full report in pdf format here...
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The 2008 Australian Press Freedom Media Dinner |
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Thursday, 24 April 2008 |
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The Australian Press Freedom Media Dinner unites a diverse range of journalists, entertainers and thinkers ahead of World Press Freedom Day (May 3). It is a reminder that many journalists brave death or jail to hold those in power accountable and keep the public informed. |
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VIC Equity Foundation Mentorship Program |
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Thursday, 17 April 2008 |
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 The 2008 VIC Equity Foundation Mentorship program is now open for applications. New and emerging performers are invited to apply to this exciting program, with applications closing on Friday May 16
Further details and application form here... |
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Friday, 11 April 2008 |
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The taxi policy at News Ltd's Holt St headquarters goes under the microscope with an online survey. All Sydney-based staff are invited to complete the confidential survey here... The data will be used in our upcoming meeting with management over local issues. For more information contact richard.harris@alliance.org.au
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Friday, 11 April 2008 |
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Equity will hold a special seminar to give extras and actors working as extras the chance to hear from to hear from industry experts on issues such as the role of the extra and the featured extra on set, what directors expect on set, career opportunities, and rights and conditions on set. Tuesday May 20, Malthouse Theatre, 6.30 – 8.30pm, free for financial members, $15 for non-members. To register call 1300 65 65 13. Find out more here.... |
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Thursday, 10 April 2008 |
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All Fairfax metro journalists are invited to complete a confidential workplace survey to make sure we address the issues most important to staff in the upcoming collective agreement negotiations. Complete the survey here.This survey should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete. Questions to claire.orourke@alliance.org.au or 0412 984 925. |
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West Journos Question Stokes’ Vision |
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Wednesday, 09 April 2008 |
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More than 100 staff from The West Australian newspaper have written to Channel Seven chairman Kerry Stokes – who is seeking two seats of the paper’s board – asking for assurance that ‘his vision supports a potent, intelligent newspaper respected and taken seriously in its community’. The letter comes after Stokes publicly criticised the paper and its staff last week ‘calling it a poorly laid-out, self-indulgent and unattractive product.’ A spokesman told The Australian that Stokes looked forward to responding to the letter in the next few days. Read more here…
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Tasmanian Media Awards Announced |
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Monday, 31 March 2008 |
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The 2007 Tasmanian Media Awards were held at the Rydges Hotel,
Hobart , on Saturday, March 29, 2008. Celebrating excellence in local reporting, 12 awards were handed out during the evening, including the Keith Welsh Award for Outstanding Contribution to Journalism - which went to The Australian's
Tasmania correspondent, Matthew Denholm, for the second consecutive year.
The Alliance congratulates all entrants, finalists and winners.
View a full list of winners here...
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Plug Me In |
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The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance has launched its Future of Journalism project, a landmark enterprise which aims to analyse and harness this change for the benefit of all journalists and the public they serve.
Click here for details. |
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We All Play A Part |
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As audiences, performers, students, teachers, backstage crew or volunteers, we all play a part in Australia’s performing arts industry. Click on the graphic to find out how you can celebrate and support our campaign. |
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