If the work of journalists is to be fed into AI machines, it should only be done with full consent and compensation. It appears Cosmos magazine has not done either of these things. #MEAAmedia #StopAItheft abc.net.au/news/science/2…

Why is commercial TV news such a toxic workplace, especially for women? Because proprietors have actively discouraged unionism, allowing bad behaviour to flourish. theage.com.au/business/compa…

If you work in commercial TV news and current affairs and want that to change, the first step you should take is join your union. meaa.org/join/ #MEAAmedia #strongertogether

Personally, and I’m sure many others can attest, I have received appalling treatment in commercial television and equally so at the ABC. I’ve also had some of my best times at Seven West Media. This story is really about the dire need for cultural change in the media industry.

Media release: The next managing director of the ABC must act quickly to restore the confidence of staff and audiences by firmly defending the independence and integrity of its news reporting. meaa.io/3yBPlWQ #MEAAmedia

MEAA's Federal Council has paid tribute to two of our most staunch union stalwarts by awarding them our highest honour: life membership. Martin Saxon (left) joined the Australian Journalists Association in 1974 and has been an activist in the WA Branch for decades. He was a

Tickets for the WA Media Awards are on sale! Get in quick 🏆 WHEN: Saturday 21 Sep 2024 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM AWST WHERE: ANZAC Club 28 St Georges Terrace Perth LINK TO TIX 👇 Ping MEAA Walkley Foundation eventbrite.com.au/e/2024-meaa-wa…

Media release: ACM’s announcement today that it would cut 35 jobs across 11 newsrooms, which follows its decision to discontinue printing eight newspapers, is a blow to quality local journalism. #MEAAmedia #OurCommunitiesOurStories

MEAA has been campaigning for strong regulation to protect creative and media workers from being exploited by AI, to ensure Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property is embedded into law and to stop the proliferation of AI-generated disinformation, deepfakes, scams and other

The WA Media Awards this SATURDAY NIGHT the 21st September 🏆 WHEN: 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM AWST WHERE: ANZAC Club 28 St Georges Terrace Perth LINK TO TIX 👇 Ping MEAA Walkley Foundation eventbrite.com.au/e/2024-meaa-wa…

Members at The Guardian have today overwhelmingly voted yes on a protected action ballot. While negotiations have made progress in recent weeks, management has still not done enough to address members concerns around job security, career development and pay. #MEAAmedia

Congratulations to Paul Garvey, WA Journalist of the Year 2024 and winner of the Beck Prize for Political Reporting. Read the full list of winners here: meaa.org/meaa-media/sta… #MEAAmedia #WAMediaAwards

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Thanks Matt. Journalism in Oz has many many challenges, but MEAA is extremely uncomfortable with the idea that governments and legislation should control what constitutes journalism or who is a journalist. What could possibly go wrong hey?

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If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of Craig Laidley, our family would greatly appreciate it. We will continue to pray to all of the gods for his safe return. He shines with such bright, wonderful energy and is dearly loved 🙏❤️. Story: dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1…

My darling cat crossed the rainbow bridge today. Rescue animals are incredible because they often rescue you also ❤️🥰🙌.

THREAD As a journalist who has been around for a long time, but is no longer in day-to-day reporting, I am constantly frustrated at the many stories that feature few or no women. Here's why via research released today into the gender issues in the news media via the Women's Leadership Institute Australia 1/3

Every day, journalists ask hard questions of politicians and hold the powerful to account. People in public roles must accept the scrutiny that comes with their position and treat journalists with respect. #MEAAmedia theguardian.com/media/2024/oct…

All the best Gary Adshead 🙌👏🎙️