On ANZAC Day last week, protesters set up camp at the University of Melbourne’s Parkville campus. Since then, the “Gaza solidarity encampment” has been the epicentre of several peaceful demonstrations attracting hundreds of participants. 

On Monday, more than 300 protesters marched on campus demanding the university to cut ties with weapons manufacturers and take an “ethical stance” against Israel’s rising death toll in Gaza. 

In this special episode, you'll hear from The Citizen’s cadet James Costa and student journalist Fatemeh Mirjalili about their reporting on this issue. 

On ANZAC Day last week, protesters set up camp at the University of Melbourne’s Parkville campus. Since then, the “Gaza solidarity encampment” has been the epicentre of several peaceful demonstrations attracting hundreds of participants. 
On Monday, more than 300 protesters marched on campus demanding the university to cut ties with weapons manufacturers and take an “ethical stance” against Israel’s rising death toll in Gaza. 
In this special episode, you'll hear from The Citizen’s cadet James Costa and student journalist Fatemeh Mirjalili about their reporting on this issue.

The Yarn is a podcast showcasing work from The Centre for Advancing Journalism at the University of Melbourne.  It features original reporting by students, content from The Citizen publication, as well as talks and events held by the Centre.  

The Yarn is a podcast showcasing work from The Centre for Advancing Journalism at the University of Melbourne.&nbsp; It features original reporting by students, content from The Citizen publication, as well as talks and events held by the Centre.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Yarn

The Yarn is a podcast out of the Centre for Advancing Journalism at the University of Melbourne.  It is mixed, produced and edited by students, and showcases student work at its best. 

 

 

The Yarn is a podcast out of the Centre for Advancing Journalism at the University of Melbourne.&nbsp; It is mixed, produced and edited by students, and showcases student work at its best.&nbsp;
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Special Report: The Gaza Solidarity Encampment

For Australian whistleblowers, the truth often comes at price. 

The Human Rights Law Centre says federal whistleblowing laws have failed to protect a single person since their inception, and those who speak out risk exorbitant fines or even jail time. 

Today, you’ll hear from a panel of experts who say reforms are long overdue: Kieran Pender (an expert in legal frameworks for whistleblower protections), Karen Percy (a veteran journalist and leader in media advocacy), and Rick Morton (an investigative journalist who writes for the Saturday paper).  

For Australian whistleblowers, the truth often comes at price. 
The Human Rights Law Centre says federal whistleblowing laws have failed to protect a single person since their inception, and those who speak out risk exorbitant fines or even jail time. 
Today, you’ll hear from a panel of experts who say reforms are long overdue: Kieran Pender (an expert in legal frameworks for whistleblower protections), Karen Percy (a veteran journalist and leader in media advocacy), and Rick Morton (an investigative journalist who writes for the Saturday paper).

News Bites: Protect, not Punish

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Today we're returning to our News Bites series which spotlights the work of staff and students at the Centre for Advancing Journalism. 

This week’s guest is podcaster, PhD candidate, and former journalism student Dylan Bird. You might recognise his voice from Triple R’s Future Perfect program, which Dylan hosts. He also works behind the scenes on the CAJ podcast Masterclass.  

On top of this, he’s currently completing a PhD about how podcasts can maintain democracy. 

He spoke to senior tutor Bernadette Nunn about producing audio stories, hosting live radio, and the political potential of podcasting.  

Today we're returning to our News Bites series which spotlights the work of staff and students at the Centre for Advancing Journalism. 
This week’s guest is podcaster, PhD candidate, and former journalism student Dylan Bird. You might recognise his voice from Triple R’s Future Perfect program, which Dylan hosts. He also works behind the scenes on the CAJ podcast Masterclass.  
On top of this, he’s currently completing a PhD about how podcasts can maintain democracy. 
He spoke to senior tutor Bernadette Nunn about producing audio stories, hosting live radio, and the political potential of podcasting.

News Bites: Dylan Bird on Building a Career in Audio

24 hours after announcing a partial victory, the pro-Palestine encampment at the University of Melbourne is still intact and students are still occupying the Arts West building.  

It’s not what they were anticipating yesterday. During a press conference last night, a pro-Palestine spokesperson said the university had agreed to a deal that could end the encampment. 

The protesters were set to pack up and go home — but only if the university sent an email confirming the agreement to all staff and students.  

Today, that email didn’t arrive (although the university has updated its research transparency page). 

Even if the deal does go forward, the protesters stressed that their campaign is far from over and expressed concern that protesters could still be disciplined. 

In today's episode, you'll hear from journalist James Costa about his reporting on the student protesters risking suspension. 

Thanks to journalists Preeshita Shah, Kristian Oka Prasetyadi, and Ellen Cutler for additional reporting. 



Show notes:

James Costa's reporting for The Citizen

24 hours after announcing a partial victory, the pro-Palestine encampment at the University of Melbourne is still intact and students are still occupying the Arts West building.  
It’s not what they were anticipating yesterday. During a press conference last night, a pro-Palestine spokesperson said the university had agreed to a deal that could end the encampment. 
The protesters were set to pack up and go home — but only if the university sent an email confirming the agreement to all staff and students.  
Today, that email didn’t arrive (although the university has updated its research transparency page). 
Even if the deal does go forward, the protesters stressed that their campaign is far from over and expressed concern that protesters could still be disciplined. 
In today's episode, you'll hear from journalist James Costa about his reporting on the student protesters risking suspension. 
Thanks to journalists Preeshita Shah, Kristian Oka Prasetyadi, and Ellen Cutler for additional reporting. 
 
Show notes:
<a href="https://www.thecitizen.org.au/people/james-costa">James Costa's reporting for The Citizen</a>

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