David Braue and The Fin take out Gold Lizzies
By Elliott Richardson in Media News on Wednesday, 15th December 2021 at 11:13amDavid Braue and The Australian Financial Review have taken out the Best Journalist and Best Title categories respectively at the 2021 Samsung Australia IT Journalism Awards.
Held on Tuesday 14 December at Luna Park in front of a crowd of more than 300 people, Braue also collected the Best Technical Journalist and Best Corporate Content awards, while The Fin scooped up Best Business Coverage.
Accepting his awards virtually, Braue reminisced on his decades in the industry, thanking everyone he’d worked with over the years.
“I really want to take another opportunity to thank everybody. What can I say? I wake up everyday and I just love what I’m doing. This is 26 years now I’ve been doing this. I’ve probably been writing about tech longer than some people in this room have been al...

Held on Tuesday 14 December at Luna Park in front of a crowd of more than 300 people, Braue also collected the Best Technical Journalist and Best Corporate Content awards, while The Fin scooped up Best Business Coverage.
Accepting his awards virtually, Braue reminisced on his decades in the industry, thanking everyone he’d worked with over the years.
“I really want to take another opportunity to thank everybody. What can I say? I wake up everyday and I just love what I’m doing. This is 26 years now I’ve been doing this. I’ve probably been writing about tech longer than some people in this room have been al...
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Another accused arrested in Andhra Jyothi reporter Jaganmohan Reddy murder case
By Staff Writer in Media News on Wednesday, 22nd July 2026 at 11:17am
Police have arrested Sadath, another accused in the murder of ABN Andhra Jyothi reporter Jaganmohan Reddy in V. Kota Mandal of Andhra Pradesh's Chithoor district. He has been remanded to judicial custody.
Earlier, two other alleged assailants, Tameem and Subhan, were arrested in the case. Police have also recently remanded the alleged masterminds, Srinivasulu and Doraswamy.
According to police investigation, Sadath, the owner of Bharat Cinema Theater in V. Kota, was allegedly involved in planning the murder. Investigators said he had a long-standing land dispute with a local YSRCP leader and allegedly blamed Jaganmohan Reddy for supporting his rival. Police claim Doraswamy encouraged Sadath and arranged a meeting with the alleged killer, Tameem.
Investigators alleged that although Sadath did not provide financial assistance or bail support to the accused, evidence collected during the investigation indicated that he was part of the conspiracy to murder the journalist. The investig
Upfront: Rationing rumours return, MP assault probe, Teachers walk off.
By Staff Writers in Media News on Wednesday, 22nd July 2026 at 5:57am
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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.
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Kottayam Press Club announces Sadiq Parakkalan as 2025 Video Journalist Award winner
By Suganthi Marimuthu in Media News on Tuesday, 21st July 2026 at 10:09pm
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
Karnataka MLA donates Rs 5 lakh to Chamarajanagar journalists' welfare fund
By Staff Writer in Media News on Tuesday, 21st July 2026 at 10:07pm
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.
KUWJ State President inspects Hanur press building construction
By Staff Writer in Media News on Tuesday, 21st July 2026 at 10:06pm
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.
New Odisha secretariat access rule draws protest from journalists
By Meena R. Prashant in Media News on Tuesday, 21st July 2026 at 3:28pm
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.
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Could Northern Europe's freelance journo communities work here?
By Nigel Bowen in Media News on Wednesday, 22nd July 2026 at 7:58am
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,
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