upcast: episode 1
upstart has learnt to speak! In episode one of upcast we talk sport with Ben Waterworth, learn about Chatroulette with Laura Carroll and talk Green Zone with Michael Calle.
One week at a time …
Have you ever noticed the number of sport cliches? Matt de Neef has put in a stellar performance sizing up the issue, but if you want to make this a great team effort, feel free to give it your best shot.
Sports journalism symposium on 8 April
La Trobe University will host a one-day symposium on Thursday 8 April. We’ve just updated the speaker list and full symposium schedule.
Collingwood Magpies: September is the key
In part four of his 2010 AFL season preview Ben Waterworth turns to the Collingwood Magpies. It’s been 20 years since their last flag, could 2010 be the year of the Pies?
The right man for the job?
It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything about John Howard but now he has emerged as the nominee for the ICC presidency. But is he the right man for the job? Matt de Neef investigates.
The Bounce wants an audience with you
Channel Seven wants your bums on its seats for its new football show, The Bounce.
Welcome Kelly and Matt – our new upstart editors
Kelly Theobald and Matt de Neef are the new editors of upstart. That means that you should be nice to them. And yes, write for them too.
Sports writing opportunity for winter baseball season
The Victorian Winter Baseball League is offering an opportunity that could help one journalism student get some career runs on the board while studying at university.
From potential star to pathetic waste
After his sacking from the St Kilda Football Club, troubled AFL player Andrew Lovett’s professional career could well be over. However, as Ben Waterworth explains, he has no one to blame but himself.
Outstanding achievement soured by selfish Aussies
Everyone wants gold medals. But it’s important to be a good sport at the Olympics, especially if you’re a team official, writes Ben Waterworth.