Gov has landed on a 7 day lockdown and not just for Melbourne. From midnight. ABC Melbourne

look mum, I'm in the news 🍾 #covid19 #covid19vic #abcnews abc.net.au/news/2021-06-2…

Hey check this out - RMIT University Journalism students running their own election program tomorrow on YouTube! Starts at 530pm. They’re doing it not for course credit but because they want to do it. Come and say hi even for a bit and show support for new journos: youtu.be/JUSEIRFU3nc

This is dedication to good tv journalism ✅ give Ada Hall a job already

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An amazing week with my Newsline crew at RMIT University. A massive thanks to the wonderful tech crew and Tito Ambyo (arsisto.bsky.social) 👏🏼

Sue Bell launches the Freelance Festival tonight with Shane Holloway Shane and Fran & @KarinaDambergs from @redbrickroadcider Freelance Festival UTS Arts & Social Sciences Journo students @kalekrutika & Freddy Pawle are in Launceston with RMIT Journalism students Zak Wheeler & Ada Hall to cover.

The Freelance Festival Festival kicks off this morning with Dr Marcus Bowles opening with a discussion on the future of freelancing. I’m joined by UTS Journalism students Freddy Pawle and Krutika Kale, and RMIT Journalism Zak Wheeler to cover the festival. #tasfreelancers

“Do I have spinach in my teeth?” Freddy Pawle UTS Journalism #tasfreelancers

Rachel Smith is a business owner, freelancer, and mother. Rachel’s list was founded in 2012, allowing freelance journalists the opportunity to connect online and find available jobs. Listen here for Rachel’s live Q&A at the Freelance Festival Festival. launcestonfreelancefestival.com.au/heres-what-you…

A group photo from the festival's last day. Hope to see you all in Launceston for the next festival. Thanks to Bridget Ferguson for the pic.

An expansive new study based on 21 billion Facebook connections — about 84% of U.S. adults aged 25 to 44 — has uncovered a key to reducing poverty: more friendships between the rich and poor. nyti.ms/3zPW5hC

Queens to be moved as varroa mite red zone threatens 'really valuable' bee genetics program abc.net.au/news/rural/202…

Nasal vaccines could snuff out COVID, but the hurdles are not to be sneezed at | Liam Mannix & Ada Hall smh.com.au/national/nasal…

And another! theage.com.au/national/lockd…

MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT All opal machines at train stations in Sydney and NSW will be turned off indefinitely, from Wednesday next week. If there is no way to tap on or off, you cannot be fined. Please remain vigilant as the NSW Premier may try various tactics to turn machines on.

This EMERGENCY WARNING - RIVERINE FLOOD - Move to Higher Ground has been issued for Goulburn River Lake Eildon to Seymour Leaving now is the safest option, before conditions become too dangerous. More details at emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/#!/war…

Completely humiliating for the Coalition. Vindication for a Premier & a party winning 3 fixed terms in a row. (Done before in Aus?) Media who wrote conspiracy theories & fuelled them & said this was the worst govt in Oz history might want to ask themselves some questions.

Some agencies have declared El Niño, so why hasn’t Bureau of Meteorology, Australia? Different countries have different metrics for declaring the event. Pacific Ocean temps have reached El Niño levels, but there hasn't been a confirmed shift in the tropical atmosphere. More info: ow.ly/krpm50P3BwE

Around the world, there are many countries that already have Indigenous recognition. This year, it will be Australia's turn. Let's write Yes. #yes23