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April 23, 2024
security
Published by Justine Lavadia at April 23, 2024
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Temu’s data security raises concerns

A popular foreign retailer is currently facing increased scrutiny over its handling of user data, as more than one million Australians use their services each month. Since […]
Justine LavadiaJustine Lavadia April 23, 2024
April 23, 2024
scams
Published by Justine Lavadia at April 23, 2024
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Sydney suspect floods phones with scams

Cybercrime investigators apprehended Xuan Su, a 39-year-old individual, at a residence in Moorebank, located in the south-west of Sydney. This arrest was made by cybercrime investigators […]
Justine LavadiaJustine Lavadia April 23, 2024
April 23, 2024
community
Published by Comms Room Staff at April 23, 2024
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Canberra Community Calls for Action to End Violence Against Women

In the wake of the Bondi Junction stabbings and the alarming surge in incidents of violence against women, the Canberra community, activists, and organisations are uniting […]
Comms Room StaffComms Room Staff April 23, 2024
April 11, 2024
art festival
Published by Justine Lavadia at April 11, 2024
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Street art festival to revamp Mordi Village

Come see Mordi Village transformed into Melbourne’s first official street art precinct. Ten walls will be converted into huge murals during one weekend as the exciting, […]
Justine LavadiaJustine Lavadia April 11, 2024
April 11, 2024
Published by Menchie Khairuddin at April 11, 2024
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Candid Canberra photography competition to support families in need

Entries are now open for the Perinatal Wellbeing Centre’s #CandidCanberra photography competition. Check out our competition categories, search your camera roll and enter your favourite candid […]
Menchie KhairuddinMenchie Khairuddin April 11, 2024
March 25, 2024
writers
Published by Menchie Khairuddin at March 25, 2024
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Charity festival celebrating First Nations writers open for submissions

Entries are now open for the First Nations Writers Festival 2024, a registered Australian charity founded to showcase the culturally rich stories of Australia, the Greater […]
Menchie KhairuddinMenchie Khairuddin March 25, 2024
March 25, 2024
mental well-being
Published by Menchie Khairuddin at March 25, 2024
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EMT app boosts mental well-being

This marks a significant milestone in the field of mental health support for a broad spectrum of first responders as Queensland Corrections Officer Phil Hedges unveils […]
Menchie KhairuddinMenchie Khairuddin March 25, 2024
February 27, 2024
journalism
Published by Paulo Rizal at February 27, 2024
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Seven launches free digital news publication, promises quality Aussie journalism

Seven has announced the debut of The Nightly, a groundbreaking digital news platform committed to delivering accessible and high-quality Australian journalism at no cost. Positioned as […]
Paulo RizalPaulo Rizal February 27, 2024
February 21, 2024
fact checkers threads
Published by Paulo Rizal at February 21, 2024
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Fact checkers are coming to Meta’s Threads

Fact checkers have arrived at Threads. This early in the game, Meta’s Threads is trying to get ahead of the problem that the upcoming elections will […]
Paulo RizalPaulo Rizal February 21, 2024
January 16, 2024
NBA champion
Published by Pearl Dy at January 16, 2024
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NBA Champion Giannis Antetokounmpo launches new media venture

NBA Champion and global superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has today announced the launch of Improbable Media. The next generation production and brand consulting company will incubate and […]
Pearl DyPearl Dy January 16, 2024
January 11, 2024
magazine
Published by Julian Novitz at January 11, 2024
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Magazines were supposed to die in the digital age. Why haven’t they?

In the classic comedy Ghostbusters (1984), newly hired secretary Janice raises the subject of reading, while idly flipping through the pages of a magazine. The scientist […]
Julian NovitzJulian Novitz January 11, 2024
November 14, 2023
journalists at war
Published by Peter Greste at November 14, 2023
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More than one journalist per day is dying in the Israel-Gaza conflict. This has to stop

According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, the Gaza-Israel war has been the deadliest conflict for media workers since the organisation began counting statistics in 1992. […]
Peter GrestePeter Greste November 14, 2023
November 10, 2023
journalists
Published by Paulo Rizal at November 10, 2023
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How to build and leverage journalist relationships for brand visibility in 7 steps

Having journalists in your brand’s corner can help keep you visible and relevant. Here are 7 steps to learn and leverage your relationships with them to […]
Paulo RizalPaulo Rizal November 10, 2023
November 2, 2023
disinformation
Published by Dr. Brenton Cooper at November 2, 2023
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How disinformation dictated the Voice referendum and skews public discourse

“Radio is new, and we are learning about the effect it has on people. We learned a terrible lesson,” said Orson Welles on October 31, 1938. […]
Dr. Brenton CooperDr. Brenton Cooper November 2, 2023
October 25, 2023
young people using social media
Published by Sora Park, Tanya Notley and Michael Dezuanni at October 25, 2023
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Young Australians increasingly get news from social media, but many don’t understand algorithms

Adults might assume young people are not engaged in current affairs. But our survey reveals most Australian children and teenagers have a significant interest in the […]
Sora Park, Tanya Notley and Michael DezuanniSora Park, Tanya Notley and Michael Dezuanni October 25, 2023
October 17, 2023
Truth telling in the Voice Referendum
Published by Denis Muller at October 17, 2023
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How did the media perform on the Voice referendum? Let’s talk about truth-telling and impartiality

The rules by which politics are conducted have changed dramatically, especially since the rise of Trumpism. Yet the professional mass media continue to cover politics in […]
Denis MullerDenis Muller October 17, 2023
September 26, 2023
Newest addition to Missing Perspectives, Alicia Vrajlal and Natashia Gillezeau
Published by Paulo Rizal at September 26, 2023
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Alicia Vrajlal, Natasha Gillezeau joins global media platform Missing Perspectives

Global media platform for young female reporters and content creators Missing Perspectives has appointed seasoned reporters Alicia Vrajlal as Editorial & Partnerships Lead and Natasha Gillezeau […]
Paulo RizalPaulo Rizal September 26, 2023
September 19, 2023
Published by Comms Room Staff at September 19, 2023
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‘Am I Doing It Wrong?’: BuzzFeed, Acast launches new podcast

Digital media company Buzzfeed, and independent podcast company Acast, are partnering to debut a new podcast series titled Am I Doing It Wrong?.   The weekly show, presented […]
Comms Room StaffComms Room Staff September 19, 2023
August 10, 2023
ABC leaves X
Published by Paulo Rizal at August 10, 2023
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ABC shuts down majority of accounts on Elon Musk’s X

Australian broadcaster ABC has shut down the majority of its accounts on X, formerly known as Twitter, citing cost and increase of toxic interactions since Elon […]
Paulo RizalPaulo Rizal August 10, 2023
July 18, 2023
Women in media
Published by Paulo Rizal at July 18, 2023
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54% of women in media dissatisfied with career progress, report shows

The majority of women in Australian media remain concerned about gender equality and a lack of industry support, citing increased bias and discrimination as a reason […]
Paulo RizalPaulo Rizal July 18, 2023
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