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Making and Breaking the News

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Can robust public journalism save democracy? Veteran journalists Eric Beecher, Samantha Maiden and Alan Rusbridger come together to discuss the past, present and future of making the news. 

Eric Beecher (The Men Who Killed the News) became the youngest ever editor of The Sydney Morning Herald at 33 and went on to found independent news outlet Crikey. Samantha Maiden is a Walkley Award-winning journalist and the political editor for news.com.au. Alan Rusbridger (News and How to Use It) is the former editor-in-chief of The Guardian and one of the most respected voices in British journalism.   

Together with host Corrie Perkin, these giants of media will offer their expert insights into the state of reporting the news: How we read it, who controls it and why it matters. They will discuss the evolution of the fourth estate, the impact of misinformation on politics and society and why independent reporting must hold those in power to account – now more than ever.  

Event and Ticketing Details

Dates & Times

Wednesday 05 March
8.00 - 9.00pm

Tickets

$35.50
Full 
$25.50
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Location

The Wheeler Centre

176 Little Lonsdale Street Melbourne Victoria 3000

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Accessibility

Accessible toilets available

Assistive Listening

Auslan interpreting available by-request

Companion tickets available

Registered Assistance Animals welcome

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Featuring

Eric Beecher

Eric Beecher has had a long career in journalism, media and publishing. He started his career as a reporter on the Melbourne Age, spent periods at The Sunday Times and The Observer in London, and at The Washington Post ...

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Samantha Maiden

Samantha Maiden is the political editor for news.com.au. She has also won three Walkleys for her coverage of federal politics including the Gold Walkley in 2021. She was also previously awarded the Graham Perkin Australian ...

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Alan Rusbridger

Alan Rusbridger is the editor of Prospect and the former head of Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford. He was editor of the Guardian from 1995 to 2015.

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Corrie Perkin

Corrie Perkin is a books advocate, editor, award-winning journalist, podcaster, interviewer, events host and communications advisor. For 12 years she owned a bookshop in Melbourne and continues her mission of bringing ...

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