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Interview with Sky News reporter Ahron Young

Sky News reporter Ahron Young’s unique past and rise in the journalism industry is an inspiration to future journalists, as Jesse Setaro discovered in this interview.

Interview with Colin Hay

As the lead singer of Men at Work, Colin Hay is remembered for some of Australia’s most famous songs. He talks to Matt Smith about music and touring.

A new ph(r)ase in American politics

It’s an interesting time in US politics as the Republican party looks to who will be its 2012 presidential candidate. upstart‘ s soon-to-be US correspondent Liam Quinn reports.

Dreaming of a ‘Green’ Christmas

Worried about the environmental impact of your ‘Merry Christmas’? Madeleine McCarty went along to a talk by Green Renters to find out ‘How to have a Green Festive Season’.

Theatre is not a text, it’s an event: Tom Stoppard

British playwright Tom Stoppard visits Australia and talks about his writing, his inspirations and the collaborative process that is theatre-making. Mary-Lou Ciampa caught him at the Sydney Opera House.

Interview with 3AW’s Neil Mitchell

In his 25 years at 3AW, broadcaster Neil Mitchell has been no stranger to controversy. Mandi Santic spoke to him about journalism, talkback radio and future female hosts.

To tweet or not to tweet?

Issues surrounding the use of social media have been an ongoing discussion for journalists. Jonathan Wilkinson reports.

The news cycle is now an opinion cycle: Malcolm Turnbull

Shadow Communication Minister Malcolm Turnbull says Australian political journalism increasingly focuses on personality and ‘the game of politics’ rather than substantive issues, writes Matt Smith.

Interview with SBS sports journalist Craig Foster

SBS chief football analyst Craig Foster has an undeniable love of the ‘beautiful game’. The former Socceroo speaks to Daniel Baricevic about the current state of Australian football and its future.

Interview with musician Taylor Henderson

Taylor Henderson became an overnight music sensation when he came third on reality TV show Australia’s Got Talent. He spoke to Tom Midwood of how his life has changed one year on.

A spotlight on journalism ethics

An independent media inquiry is underway in Australia looking at pressures facing newspapers, as well as the operation of the Australian Press Council. Matt Smith speaks to prominent media experts about some of the issues facing Australian journalism.

upstart’s favourite Christmas movies

upstart will be celebrating the Christmas season by reviewing some of our favourite Christmas films. Get festive and contribute!

Infinite possibilities in the west

La Trobe’s outgoing vice-chancellor, Professor Paul Johnson, speaks to first-year students before his move to Perth. Emil Jeyaratnam says the English-born Australian citizen had some rather challenging questions to answer.

There’s hope yet: Fairfax CEO

Journalism will rise like a phoenix from the ashes of newspapers, according to Fairfax CEO Greg Hywood, who gave a public lecture in Melbourne last night. And as Matt Smith reports, he’s quite confident in the industry’s future.