Oil shock fears: fuel rationing back on the table Fresh warnings that disruption around key Middle East shipping routes could push petrol prices sharply higher — with some forecasts flagging fuel rationing as soon as September. The coverage underlines how quickly overseas conflict can translate into household cost-of-living pain and political pressure at home. Covered by: Herald Sun, The Australian, The Australian. Police probe alleged assault involving NT Labor MP and Administrator Northern Territory Police are investigating claims federal Labor MP Luke Gosling assaulted the Territory Administrator, David Connolly, at a public festival — allegations Gosling denies. The story has national ramifications because it involves a vice-regal figure and could quickly become a test of standards, accountability and party discipline in Canberra. Covered by: NT News, The Australian. Teachers vote to strike: Victoria’s pay fight escalates Victorian public school teachers and staff have r

A video capturing a beautiful moth transforming into a butterfly received the Special Jury's Mention as senior visual journalist Sadiq Parakkalan of MediaOne's Thiruvananthapuram bureau was announced as the winner of the 2025 Kottayam Press Club Video Journalist Award. Reacting to the recognition, Sadiq Parakkalan said, "This is the sixth award in my visual journalism journey. I began my career at Asianet News, and I am truly happy to receive this recognition. Journalism in Kerala is evolving, and the current generation's storytelling style is positively influencing the media industry." He received the honour for his video story on a student who lost sight in one eye due to cancer but overcame the challenge to win the inclusive category at the Kerala State School Sports Festival. According to the jury, the story effectively portrayed the student's struggle and resilience from the very first scene. The judges also appreciated how the visuals complemented t

Chamarajanagar MLA C. Puttarangashetty has donated Rs 5 lakh to the District Journalists' Welfare Fund, taking the fund's total corpus to Rs 11 lakh. The cheque was handed over to District Working Journalists' Association President Siddalingaswamy during the Karnataka Press Day celebrations held on July 1, in the presence of Karnataka Union of Working Journalists (KUWJ) State President Shivananda Tagaduru. KUWJ hailed the contribution, saying it would strengthen welfare initiatives for journalists and inspire similar support from other public representatives.  

Karnataka Union of Working Journalists (KUWJ) State President Shivanand Tagadur visited Hanur during his tour of Chamarajanagar district and inspected the construction of the press building being developed by the Taluk Working Journalists' Union. Office-bearers of the taluk union were present during the visit. 

Accredited journalists in Odisha have opposed a new Home Department rule requiring a separate entry pass to access Lok Seva Bhavan, the state secretariat in Bhubaneswar. Previously, accreditation cards issued after government verification were sufficient for entry. Under the new rule, journalists must additionally apply for an annual pass from the Home Department. "When the Mohan Charan Majhi government came to power, many of the restrictions imposed by the previous government were withdrawn. Now, a fresh rule requiring accredited journalists to obtain another pass from the Home Department has been introduced," said Prasanna Kumar Mohanty, senior journalist and Odisha Union of Journalists president. An emergency meeting of accredited journalists at the Press Club of Odisha on Sunday resulted in unanimous opposition to the rule. A letter was sent to Chief Minister Majhi on Monday, July 20, seeking its withdrawal. Senior journalist Akshaya Kumar Sahoo said the rule duplicates exist

For many Australian freelance journalists, the buzzy, sociable chaos of a newsroom or magazine office is, at best, a fading memory. But if the solitude of a home office doesn’t appeal, there aren’t currently many options other than working at a café. But what if you could rent a desk at a co-working space specifically designed around journalists? Across Sweden and Germany, these are not uncommon. Permanent, purpose-built communities where freelance journalists share desks, resources and professional support. Stockholm's Blå kontoret – the Blue Office – turns 30 this year. Sweden has as many as 25 similar collectives nationwide. Berlin's Publix, newer and more ambitious, gives more than 350 people access to its building across journalism, civil society and public-interest tech organisations. Australia currently has nothing comparable. The offer Ask the people who run and patronise these places what they provide,

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 #1  ·  Times City  ·  Breaking news Protest, Slogans, Human Chains — And Chaos: March To Parliament Halted By Cops; Agitation To Continue Till Pradhan Resigns, Says CJP By Jagadita, Rini   ·   Times of India, Delhi  ·  Page 4 A large-scale protest march organised by the Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) and other groups attempted to march to Parliament but was blocked by police, resulting in over 70 detentions and 118 claimed injuries. The agitation, which included human chains, slogans, and physical confrontations, was declared set to continue until CJP chief Pradhan's resignation demands are met. The report includes on-ground accounts of the chaos, police action, and protester statements. The story demonstrates strong ground reporting with multiple named sources, a detailed timeline of how the protest unfolded, and granular crowd-level observation that goes well beyond press-