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Erdem Koc

What is upstart magazine?

Hear from founding editor (and now La Trobe University academic), Erdem Koc and our current editor, Joely Mitchell, about the aims and purpose of upstart — the magazine for emerging journalists.

A warm smile snuffed out forever

Little can be said in the wake of the horrific news Australians and the global sporting community faced today, writes Erdem Koç.

What is upstart magazine?

Hear from founding editor (and now La Trobe University academic), Erdem Koc and our current editor, Joely Mitchell, about the aims and purpose of upstart — the magazine for emerging journalists.

A warm smile snuffed out forever

Little can be said in the wake of the horrific news Australians and the global sporting community faced today, writes Erdem Koç.

more from Erdem Koc

The Trail Wrap: Day 21

The Coalition launched its official campaign while Kevin Rudd gave a rather bizarre interview to the ABC’s Insiders program on day 21.

The Trail Wrap: Day 20

Day 20 of the election campaign featured the former PM, Julia Gillard, but not by choice.

The Trail Wrap: Day 19

It was all about the key seats in western Sydney for Rudd, while Abbott embarked on some physical fitness training with soldiers in Darwin on day 19.

The Trail Wrap: Day 18

The news got worse for Labor on day 18, as a poll showed even Kevin Rudd’s own seat is in trouble.

The Trail Wrap: Day 16

The government and opposition both announced potential healthcare changes on day 16, but the capsizing of a boat was the main story.

The Trail Wrap: Day 15

KRudd tweeted, Tony Abbott quoted, and another Coalition MP stumbled over some of his party’s finer policy points on day 15.

The Trail Wrap: Day 14

On day 14 of the campaign, Kevin Rudd and Labor launched two new policies, while the Coalition detailed its Paid Parental Leave scheme.

The Trial Wrap: Day 13

With each passing day, Labor is getting into more trouble – the polls now indicate an almost certain victory to the Coalition.

The Trail Wrap: Day 12

The talk of the town was once again “boat people” on day 12, with Tony Abbott unleashing a Howardesque slogan.

The Trail Wrap: Day 11

The gloves are off in the election campaign, and day eleven had all campaigning pollies desperately searching for the perfect tune with voters.

The Trail Wrap: Day 10

Day 10 of the Trail Wrap details Labor’s new policy, Tony Abbott putting his foot in his mouth – again – and the Greens going on the attack.

The Trail Wrap: Day Nine

The economy was largely the talking point on day nine, as Treasury released its independent analysis.

A lesson in productivity

Erdem Koç can’t help wondering why journalists camping outside AFL House yesterday didn’t pack up and leave.

The Trail Wrap: Day Eight

It was the day after the debate on the campaign today, but a Tony Abbott gaffe on Day Eight of Election 2013 drew the ire of The Trail Wrap.

The Trail Wrap: Day Seven

The first leaders’ debate was the main story of day seven of the campaign, with no real clear winner emerging.

Live blog: Leaders’ debate

While Kevin Rudd and Tony Abbott lock horns in the opening debate of the campaign, Liam Quinn and Erdem Koç will be covering all the action.

The Trail Wrap: Day Five

News Corp’s CEO stepped down on Day Five of the campaign, while Kevin Rudd went on The Project and pollies battled over “hotness”.

The Trail Wrap: Day Four

A blast from Labor’s past made news on Day Four of the campaign, along with an awkwardly inaccurate One Nation interview.