RMIT Journalism Society

Enabling opportunities, networking and development for emerging journalists. Student focused… led by you? Nominate for vice president on our website. ✍️🗞

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Read the full statement on the society’s website.

https://t.co/Hmv0ygWm0I

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The outgoing Journalism Society president’s statement this morning.

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We want someone who is passionate about student life and opportunities, shows initiative, and is willing to dedicate extra time to running the club.

Nominations close on Mon. 27 March, so be sure to get in quick! Click the link in our bio to apply.

GOOD LUCK!!

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We are looking for a new Vice President!

Following the resignation of our previous president, Loughlin Shannon, Vice President Lily Kristanto has now stepped up to become our new President (how exciting!)

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The Journalism Society president will make a statement on Bowen Street at 11:30 a.m. today.

Questions will be taken after the statement.

Direct enquiries to [email protected].

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PK's key question to us: how are the stories journalists tell being chosen, and what are the barriers to them being told?

Watch back the full lecture and public Q&A on YouTube.

https://t.co/wsBaeDEyZx

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Five JSoc members put their burning industry questions directly to Patricia Karvelas (@PatsKarvelas) during an intimate chat on Thursday night.

This was ahead of her inaugural lecture at the Capitol Theatre — kicking off Karvelas’ tenure as an honorary RMIT professor.

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Meet the Executive Team, share your ideas to shape JSoc’s initiatives… and we’ll even throw in some free pizza!

See you in the Building 9, Level 2 common era at 12 p.m. Wednesday, 8 March.

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PIZZA + PURPOSE

JSoc’s first event this year will be a fun little workshop asking one question: “What does the Journalism Society do?”

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RMIT CLUBS DAY WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!

We couldn’t be happier with how amazing clubs day was!

It was great to see so many new members join us! Everyone was so enthusiastic to be involved in the realm of journalism.

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Come along tomorrow and see the JSoc club stall! There’ll be an engaging reporting activity, information about upcoming events and some exclusive discounts on local newspaper subscriptions.

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Today SYN ran its first ever Press Club induction, co-designed with JSoc! The informative experience got our members radio ready. It’s one of the many development opportunities JSoc will deliver this year - join this week for free so you don’t miss out on the next workshop.

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RMIT Students: join or renew your Journalism Society membership for free during O-Week!

It takes less than three minutes on our website: https://t.co/Pslzza7c8q

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A reminder that @PatsKarvelas' inaugural lecture as Honorary Professor is coming up on 9 March at The Capitol. All the details here: https://t.co/i7WssIWYfP be sure to register (for free) to reserve your seat.

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Journalism Society members @atashlynn, @journoWinn and @loughlinptrck brought an hour of original health and culture reporting to Melbourne’s airwaves this week.

The project kicks off the society’s partnership with @synmedia this year.

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Missed our absolutely packed return on Tuesday? We have you covered!

Catch up anytime on Spotify.

https://t.co/Er5ZOh7SDD

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Misdiagnosis, countless consultants, and up to a decade in the dark. That’s the reality for many Australians seeking a narcolepsy diagnosis.

Oliver Winn (@journoWinn) reports on new developments which could improve access to treatment, for @synmedia.

https://t.co/UAm70uPqV6

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Once known as the world’s live music capital, Melbourne’s local music scene ground to a halt as the Covid pandemic set in and music rooms closed their doors.

Ashlynn O’Brien (@atashlynn) reports on efforts to revive the scene for @synmedia.

https://t.co/Nh5y37SnqE

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Registrations open now! See you there…

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We are thrilled to share that our new Honorary Professor, the inimitable @PatsKarvelas, will be giving a public lecture on Thursday 9 March at The Capitol. Registration is free but essential for what is sure to be a popular event: https://t.co/j7PiQZmEyP

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We’re in ✅

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Considering entering the Quill, Perkin, Gordon, or Student Journalist of the Year awards?

Applications for all MPC awards close TODAY – Monday 30 January!

Find out more and enter: https://t.co/yN7q6VqBcR

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Paul Edbrooke has retained Frankston for Labor, continuing into a third term.

That means the end of the line for this proposal for now; Edbrooke opposes extending the line.

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The call to electrify and extend the Frankston train line has been discussed for decades with no action taken.

Lily Kristanto reports on the Liberal Party pledge which put works back on the political agenda for @rmitv’s #VicVotes.

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Lily discussed her report in studio with co-host Loughlin Patrick.