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Where are they now? Matt de Neef

La Trobe graduate Matt de Neef recently scored an editing gig with new website The Conversation. He chatted to Jessica Buccolieri for our ‘Where are they now?’ project.

A little more conversation

A new website called The Conversation has got everyone talking. Jessica Buccolieri caught up with Matt de Neef, a former upstart editor who is now a member of the site’s editorial team.

Teenage Dream: Album review

American songstress Katy Perry’s music is the definition of modern pop. And while her latest album, Teenage Dream, offers more of the same cliched dance tunes, it has a few darker, more thoughtful moments. Matt de Neef reviews.

Where are they now? Matt de Neef

La Trobe graduate Matt de Neef recently scored an editing gig with new website The Conversation. He chatted to Jessica Buccolieri for our ‘Where are they now?’ project.

A little more conversation

A new website called The Conversation has got everyone talking. Jessica Buccolieri caught up with Matt de Neef, a former upstart editor who is now a member of the site’s editorial team.

Teenage Dream: Album review

American songstress Katy Perry’s music is the definition of modern pop. And while her latest album, Teenage Dream, offers more of the same cliched dance tunes, it has a few darker, more thoughtful moments. Matt de Neef reviews.

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Fashion journalism: An ethical sales bin?

Now that being a fashion blogger can get you a front-row seat at Marc Jacobs’ during New York Fashion Week, Kirby Hughes provides a few tips on keeping your fashion blog out of the ethical sales bin.

Where are they now? Matt de Neef

La Trobe graduate Matt de Neef recently scored an editing gig with new website The Conversation. He chatted to Jessica Buccolieri for our ‘Where are they now?’ project.

A little more conversation

A new website called The Conversation has got everyone talking. Jessica Buccolieri caught up with Matt de Neef, a former upstart editor who is now a member of the site’s editorial team.

Teenage Dream: Album review

American songstress Katy Perry’s music is the definition of modern pop. And while her latest album, Teenage Dream, offers more of the same cliched dance tunes, it has a few darker, more thoughtful moments. Matt de Neef reviews.

Inception: Review

Movies with depth and complexity are all too rare these days. But Inception is an exception, according to Matt De Neef.

The Discarded – ‘Front-line heroes’

You’d hope that a show that aims to do its bit to stop inebriated Australians getting behind the wheel would be up there with the best of public service television, while driving up the ratings of course. But will it? Matt de Neef applies the random breath test treatment to Nine’s new offering, RBT.

upstart turns one

Upstart is one year-old this Saturday. Co-founders Lawrie Zion and Chris Scanlon look back on the first twelve months of an experiment that’s resulted in dozens of students and journalists publishing more than 500 items on the site.

Paying the price for progress

‘Jason Akermanis tells gay men to live a lie. David Campbell shows us how you’re treated when you do.’ Are all footballers homophobic? Is the sexuality of a state MP in the ‘public interest’? Matt de Neef answers these questions, and more.

#tomwantsajob: the live tweet

From our correspondent deep within Crikey HQ, the full live tweet of the #tomwantsajob interview. The chronology is back to front – so scroll down and then tab up to read it in sequence.

upcast: episode five

In episode five of upcast we spoke to a couple of La Trobe students who are involved in some new and exciting projects.

Not wrong, just different

There has never been a more important time to be respectful and understanding of foreign cultures, says upstart co-editor, Matt de Neef. But are there times when we need to draw the line?

upcast: episode four

In the fourth episode of upcast we spoke about media ventures taking place at La Trobe University – some new and some not so new.

Making money from blogging

Is there money in blogging? Can you make a living out of it? Matt de Neef asks these questions and more as he speaks with professional blogger Jaime McDougall.

upcast: episode 3

Episode three of upcast continues our journey into the world of blogging as we speak to 3 student bloggers.

Sex, lies and video games

Around 90% of the most popular video games contain some form of violence. Significantly less contain nudity or sexual activity. So is violence more acceptable than sex? Matt de Neef investigates.

Calling all bloggers…

If you have a blog, upstart wants to hear from you. Get in touch with us at contact@upstart.net.au.

Death, resurrection and lots of chocolate

What’s the significance of chocolate Easter eggs? What’s the deal with the Easter Bunny? Why does a secular nation continue to celebrate Easter every year? Matt de Neef investigates the meaning of Easter – past and present.