Journalism students from China and Sydney crossed borders and united via Skype, exchanging ideas about the future of online journalism and the importance of sharing news content, yesterday. The cyber forum brought together masters’ students from China’s Renmin University, and journalism students from Macleay College’s Newsroom. Nothing was lost in translation when a student from Renmin University discussed the…
DetailsMany young people are financially insecure after cuts to the Youth Allowance, leaving just $35 a day for students to live on. The Australian Youth Affairs Coalition (AYAC) is urging the government to raise the Newstart and Youth Allowances by $50 a week to provide appropriate support to young unemployed people and students. Andrew Cummings, AYAC executive…
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Julia Gillard: After months of acusation, nothing of relevance appears to have surfaced. The media usually agree on big stories but The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) scandal has split opinion over the past weeks as several prominent journalists declared the story a dead end, while others ploughed on and on. New Matilda wrote, “The nation’s political…
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Sex appeal personified? The online edition of The People’s Daily appears to have been taken in by a spoof story proclaiming Kim Jong-un, the North Korean leader, 2012’s Sexiest Man Alive. The Chinese Communist Party’s official newspaper appears to have taken the story seriously and run with it, reporting as fact the 29-year-old supreme leader’s supposed sex appeal – and…
DetailsSky News presenter Jacinta Tynan has spoken out about the media’s long-standing culture of workplace bullying, in the hope awareness will lead to change. Tynan spoke to The Newsroom after we reported, in No Place for Harassment at Work, that sexual harassment is twice as prevalent in the media as in other industries. One in…
DetailsAlgal bloom at Clovelly Beach. Several of Sydney’s beaches have been forced to close after algal bloom has caused the water to turn blood red. The patches of red algae are natural plant-like organism, rhodophyta, which grow in marine environments. They contain the pigment phycoerythrin which reflects red light and have turned Bondi, Clovelly and…
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Michellessytlefile launched into the blogosphere in January 2011. Since then, creator Michelle Ruth has worked with brands such as Peep Toe, Saba, Wish and Ladakh. She shared her inspirations, personal style and plans for the future with The Newsroom. Name: Michelle Ruth Blog: michellesstylefile.com From: Melbourne How did Michelle’s Style File come about? Nearly two years ago I…
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At just 19, Sydney University student Elliot Donazzan has founded Australia’s first travel-based penny auction website, OneCentFlights.com. The site has already sold more than 50 flights, including a return ticket to London that went for just $43.25. What is OneCentFlights.com all about? OneCentFlights.com is an auction site for flights and travel packages. We aim to auction flights for prices at…
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Rating 8/10 Sushi has to be one of the sexiest and most sophisticated cuisines in the world – exotic, delicate and textural. Satiating oneself with sushi can be a sensuous and satisfying experience, especially when it’s created by sushi master, Shaun Presland. The bandana-wearing executive chef of Saké Restaurant and Bar was the first Australian caucasian…
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