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Citizen reporters win investigative journalism accolades

Words by Petra Stock

Politics

“Toxic Dan” and Guy boosterism: how Victorian election coverage blurs the lines between news and opinion

Culture

CAJ in the running for prestigious podcast awards

Words by Jade Murray

Society

What makes a good citizen? Activism in the time of COVID

Words by Fia Walsh

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For the latest news, let’s hear from our robot reporter on the spot

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Good on paper, but subscribers not happy with newspaper deliveries

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Paper cuts: Why daily newspaper deliveries have become a lottery

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Taking Stock: The Citizen welcomes new cadet reporter

Society

UniMelb journalism students shortlisted for Quill award

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As Murdoch’s Sky expands reach, Rudd digs in for ‘a bloody big fight’

Story by Jordyn Beazley

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Exclusive! Scoop! First with the news! Journalism has a plagiarism problem

Words by Benjamin Silvester

People

Two Citizen journalists receive 2019 Michael Gordon Fellowships

Words by Citizen Team

Society
Jack Banister

In wish to muzzle ‘difficult’ media, Cairo and Canberra not so far apart, says Greste

Words by Jack Banister

People

From the Panama Papers to forbidden stories: Reflections on journalism’s new era of connectivity

Words by Jack Banister

People

Three Citizen journalists nominated for mid-year Walkley awards

Politics

Reflecting on Murdoch and the mess of politics, Richard Cooke stirs the pot

Words by Jack Banister

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About The Citizen

THE CITIZEN is a publication of the Centre for Advancing Journalism. It has several aims. Foremost, it is a teaching tool that showcases the work of the students in the University of Melbourne’s Master of Journalism and Master of International Journalism programs, giving them real-world experience in working for publication and to deadline. Find out more →

  • Editor: Jo Chandler
  • Reporter: Qiyun (Gwen) Liu
  • Audio & Video editor: Louisa Lim
  • Data editor: Craig Butt
  • Editor-In-Chief: Andrew Dodd
  • Business editor: Lucy Smy
Winner — BEST PUBLICATION 2016 Ossie Awards

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