Guardian Australia Technology reporter Josh Taylor says the masthead’s Gold Lizzie for Best Coverage reflects the breadth of its reporting, as technology increasingly cuts across every beat. “It wasn't just my stories; it was Sarah Martin's, Catie McLeod's, and many others who contributed to the award,” he told Influencing. Taylor said it was “great for The Guardian’s journalism to be recognised at this year’s Lizzies”. The publication also took out Best Consumer Technology Coverage earlier in the evening.  The winning submissions in that category included Taylor’s deep-dive reporting on the world of data brokers, titled “How did you get my number? Inside the shadowy world of data brokers”, and Sarah Martin’s feature on online sandbox game Roblox, titled “My chilling week on Roblox: sexually assaulted and shat on as a child avatar roaming the online world”.  “Also, Catie McLeod’s story on Ghost Stories, where you see on Facebook or other social med

Image edited by Dinesh Raj M   There's a particular kind of audacity in proposing rules that could silence independent voices while simultaneously insisting they're designed to protect the public. That's precisely the tension at the heart of the draft Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Second Amendment Rules, 2026 and on April 11, six of India's most prominent journalist bodies gathered at the Press Club of India to call it out, loudly and collectively. The joint meeting brought together the PCI, DIGIPUB, Editors' Guild of India, Indian Women's Press Corp, Network of Women in Media and the Delhi Union of Journalists: a coalition that doesn't assemble lightly. When it does, you pay attention. Their unanimous demand: the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology must withdraw these draft rules entirely. Not amend them. Not soften them. Withdraw them. The specific flashpoint is Rule 3(4), which han

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma lost his temper during an interaction with a reporter from Lallantop who questioned him over his alleged use of abusive language. During the exchange, the reporter raised concerns about Sarma’s “unparliamentary” remarks. The Chief Minister reacted sharply, defending his choice of words and saying, “My language is Lallantop,” India Today reported. The reporter responded that Lallantop did not require his certificate, which further escalated the exchange. Sarma then refused to continue the conversation and questioned why such queries were being raised, stating that he did not wish to speak further. The incident has since gained traction on social media. 

A 50-year-old journalist, Shipa Vasant Thakkar, was allegedly robbed of cash and valuables worth over Rs 10 lakh while shifting her residence from Titwala to Durgamata Nagar near Nevali Naka. The accused reportedly took advantage of the move to steal the items. Police launched an investigation following the complaint and traced the suspects. Three individuals have been arrested. The total value of the stolen items is estimated at over Rs 10 lakh, according to Newsband.

In our new weekly round-up of moves within the PR industry, we’ve got three developments from recent days to report on.     Nicole Ford has stepped into the role of Director of Public Relations and Marketing at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, after previously serving as Public Relations and Communications Manager at Salter Brothers Hospitality.  Ford said she was looking forward to “shaping the next chapter of the hotel’s story, celebrating its people, and continuing to elevate its presence both locally and on the world stage”. In Melbourne, Nathan McGregor has announced his departure from Thrive PR + Communications after more than six years, describing his time there as varied, purposeful and shaped by strong colleagues and clients.  Having left his role as Client Partner for Melbourne and Auckland, McGregor is yet to reveal his next move. But he's teased an imminent announcement, concluding his

Courier Mail, April 13th, 2026, page one Gout Gout’s “better than Bolt” sprint ignites national sporting moment Teen sprinter Gout Gout’s blistering 200m has been framed as faster than Usain Bolt at the same age and a sign Australia could be entering a new sprinting era. Beyond the hype, the significance is cultural: a rare athletics breakthrough that cuts through politics and cost-of-living, offering a unifying, future-facing story. Covered by: Courier Mail, The Age, Daily Telegraph, The Advertiser, The Australian. Albanese flags major NDIS shake-up — and eyes investor tax breaks The Prime Minister is foreshadowing significant reforms to the NDIS to protect its long-term sustainability and maintain public confidence, while also signalling that property investor tax concessions could be on the table as part of a broader economic agenda. The dual focus sharpens the pre-budget political contest: disability support is a core social contract, while housi

Akhil Kumar Mishra, Additional Director General of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) and Central Bureau of Communication, visited Fakir Mohan University on March 9 and interacted with students of the Journalism and Mass Communication department. The session was held on the theme “From Policy to Public: The Power of Everyday Communication in Building Viksit Bharat.” Mishra said the media must act as a responsible partner in the country’s development process. He stressed that effective communication, marked by clarity and coherence, is essential to bridge the gap between public policy and citizens. He added that everyday communication plays a key role in advancing the vision of Viksit Bharat. The session was attended by Professor Bharatibala Pattanaik, Head of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, along with Smti Padhi, Ashes Kumar Nayak, Moti Pankgam, and Dhirendra Behera. Students from the departments of social work, sociology, and social science also joined.