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2009 Qld Media Awards entry deadline has been extended

Your chance to enter the 2009 Qld Media Awards has been extended. The deadline is Friday 31 July.

The entry fee is waived for students.

Winners of the Most Outstanding Journalism Student prizes will receive $6000. Every entrant has a chance. The entries are judged on the quality of your work.

Entry is via the QMA website: www.queenslandmediaawards.com.au

Call for Faculty and School Student Representatives soon

Have you got something to say that you think the UQ School of Journalism and Communication should hear?

Expressions of interest for student representatives will be called for soon.

Exchange opportunity

Opportunity to go on exchange to Manipal University in India during Semester 1, 2010.
Contact Joan Burnett within the UQ School of Journalism and Communication very urgently if you are interested.
Possible scholarship support.

JACS Card Deals and Discounts

Birdie Num Num
VIP Express Entry 365 days of the year, free booth/bungalow hire every Friday night (subject to availability) and easy access to the Birdie Num Num Membership Program.

GPO Hotel
• Free entry on Thursdays
• Half-price entry all other nights, except for special events. Valid only before midnight.

The Caxton Hotel
25 per cent off meals seven days a week. Not inconjunction with any other offer (i.e. 2-4 Tuesday) or special game days held at Suncorp Stadium.

Hotel LA
• 50 per cent off a la carte meals
• Free room hire for every private or group function
• Coordinating and hosting private and group functions
• Discounts on DJs and entertainment at group functions
• 50% off A La Carte meals
• $4 basic spirits
• $4 imports
• $5 premixes
• $6 Double Blacks

Little Jumbo
20 per cent off the food bill and two for one platters.

Mick O'Malley's Irish Pub
• Free entry on special theme nights (excluding Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
• 10 per cent discount off full-priced meals

The Coffee Club – DFO Jindalee and Mt Ommaney
Buy one coffee, get one free. Valid only once daily.

The Fox
• Student beverage prices on Wednesday nights. Live DJs from GPO.
• Happy hour for members all night.
• 10 per cent discount off food in Campari restaurant Sunday to Thursday. Not available on already discounted items and specials.

Friday's Riverside
Free entry before midnight, and half-price entry after midnight.

Fringe Bar
Two for one meals from the lunch or burger menu.

Pig 'N' Whistle - Indooroopilly
50 per cent discount on room hire for any function of 50+ people and free finger food platters or drink promotions (to be negotiated) for functions on Sunday through to Thursday with 50+ people.

Monastery Nightclub
Half price entry before midnight (excludes special events).

Plough Inn Tavern
See staff for details on special deals and discounts during the trading hours of Monday to Thursday and prior to 5pm on Fridays. Excludes, public holidays, special occasions and ALL University Holiday breaks. Only valid upon presentation of card. Not valid with functions & events.

Hog's Breath Café – Petrie Terrace
15 per cent off card holder's meal.

Earth 'n' Sea – Taringa
20 per cent off the total bill, valued up to $20.

Grab a Kebab Indooroopilly
• Small kebab - $5
• Large kebab - $6

Pizza Capers – selected stores
$9.95 regular pizzas any day of the week.

Mayfield Chocolates
20 per cent bonus chocolate.

My Sweetopia
• Coffee and cake for $6
• Iced frappe and cake for $8

Pancake Manor – Charlotte Street
10 per cent off the total bill when paying together.

Qmasters
10 per cent off pool hire.

Riverlife Adventure Centre
Mid-week adventures for only $25 for all UQ students (between Monday and Friday). Adventures include: instructed daytime kayaking/abseiling/rock climbing, bike hire, skate hire, kick bike hire and kayak hire.

STA Travel – Myer Centre
• $50 off all international travel
• 10 per cent off travel insurance

Petrol
10 per cent discount.

Please see staff for details for the following:
The Alibi Room
Bohemia Bar
Embassy Hotel
Three Monkeys

Most Outstanding Journalism Student

The chance for students to enter the 2009 Qld Media Awards has been extended.

The new deadline is Friday 31 July. Students should note that they must enter online as well as mailing their entries, so should leave time to ensure their entry arrives at the QMA office before the cut-off.

Winners of the Most Outstanding Journalism Student prizes will receive $6000.

Entry is via the QMA website: www.queenslandmediaawards.com.au

We ask that you encourage to all media/journalism students to participate.

Not only is it a great prize, but in entering, they will get their best work seen by leading industry figures, including a representative from the category sponsor, the Qld Parliamentary Media Gallery.

For further information, please don’t hesitate to contact Kelly Wood or Michelle Rae on 3846 0145.

STUDENT JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR

MEDIA SUPER STUDENT JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR

CALLING ALL NEW JOURNALISTS

APPLY NOW, ENTRIES CLOSE FRIDAY AUGUST 7
www.alliance.org.au/students

students@alliance.org.au

How to Enter
Complete the entry form and send it with the following material (failure to supply the following may result in the disqualification of the entry):
• A statement of up to 200 words (maximum) outlining the case for consideration for the award. You may address the judging criteria and explain the circumstances in which the entry was produced.
• Four copies of the entry piece in the appropriate format.

Print: Four copies of the story on A4 paper, double-spaced in 12pt font and a copy of the tearsheet if the article was published. It may also be submitted on CD or via email to students@alliance.org.au.

Radio: Four copies of the story on CD and four copies of the transcript. Each CD should be labelled with your name, entry title and contact number.

Television: Four copies of the story on DVD and four copies of the transcript. Each tape should be labeled with your name, entry title and contact number.

Online: CD-ROM and/or memory stick in HTML format or an internet address where the entry can be viewed (unaltered) for judging throughout August and September.

INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM: New Media and the Informed Citizen

A "New Media and the Informed Citizen" symposium will be held on 24 July 2009 at South Bank. Entry is free but seats are limited. Sponsored by DFAT and the Australian Malaysia Institute, this event would be of interest to Media, Journalism, Asian Studies, Politics and Law domestic and international (especially Malaysian) students.

More information on the event can be found at the Citizen Byte website, on this flyer or newsletter.

Direct enquiries to Vicknaraj@gmail.com or call 0430245346.

Photography Workshop and more...

Photographers: Don’t miss our workshop for tips from some of Australia’s most experienced photographers, picture editors, including past Walkley judges and winners.
Just in time to help you prepare your entry for the Nikon-Walkley Photographic Awards! Thursday July 30, 6.30pm at the Queensland Branch Office Level 4, 16 Peel St South Brisbane.
For further information and to RSVP contact fleur.mitchell@alliance.org.au

Walkleys entries open
The Walkey Awards, which recently underwent extensive review, will feature three new awards this year: Best Online Journalism, Outstanding Continuous Coverage of an Issue or Event, Best Scoop of the Year.
Entries now open.
Visit http://www.walkleys.com and submit your best work by September 1.

Iran’s media crackdown
The International Federation of Journalists said this week it is “gravely concerned” by the aggressive measures used by Iranian authorities to suppress the media.
At least 25 journalists arrested since the disputed election remain in prison.

Courtesy of Australia's Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance.

QUEENSLAND MEDIA AWARDS

QUEENSLAND MEDIA AWARDS
ENTRIES CLOSE 5pm, Friday 24 July 2009

Don’t wait until the last minute to get your entry in to the Queensland Media Awards, now in their 14th year.

Entries must have been published or broadcast in QLD in the period between 23 June 2008 and 30 June 2009.

*NEW ENTRY REGISTRATION ONLINE*

*New exciting categories*
Journalists, Producers, Reporters, Camera Operators, Researchers, Presenters, Sub-editors, Artists, Photographers and Designers
For further information go to http://www.queenslandmediaawards.com.au

To book your tickets to this year’s gala award presentation dinner on Saturday August 29 2009 at the Brisbane Hilton Hotel call 1300 65 65 13.

The Queensland Media Awards are an enduring benchmark of excellence for Queensland media, recognising the best journalism in print, television, radio, and online.

For further information please call:
QMA Event Coordinator Anna Magnus on 0423 363 725
anna.magnus@alliance.org.au

UNICEF Australia requires volunteers Friday 17 July

VOLUNTEER to support a fundraising luncheon for UNICEF
10 am – 12.30pm on Friday 17 July
at the Sofitel Brisbane

UNICEF Australia have an opportunity for students to volunteer at a one-off fundraising event on Friday July 17. The event is the Hyundai A-League 2009/10 QLD Launch and will be held at The Sofitel Brisbane. The inaugural fundraising luncheon promises to be a premier event on Queensland’s corporate calendar and a key event in the lead up to Queensland’s Hyundai A-League season.

As the official launch of QLD’s Hyundai A-League season, the event will showcase Brisbane Roar and the two new Queensland teams - Gold Coast United and North Queensland Fury. Along with a raffle featuring several exclusive prizes, the event will be an entertaining and fun way to support UNICEF’s work for the world’s most vulnerable children.

Proceeds raised from the event will fund sport-based projects in West Africa, where sport and 'play' are utilized for the all-round development, well-being and happiness of children.

UNICEF are looking for volunteers prepared to set up the event and help register guests from about 10am - 12:30pm.

(via OxfamUQ)

Volunteer with Brisbane's Multicultual Development Assocation

Volunteer to Help Newly Arrived Refugee Families
... with the Multicultural Development Association

Information Session
Monday 20 July
6pm – 9pm

Become part of our large family of established community members that provides
assistance and friendship to newly arrived families from refugee backgrounds.

As a MDA volunteer you could be helping with;

· Social support / companionship
· Orientation to their home, garden, the local neighbourhood
· Shopping assistance
· Accompany families to medical & other appointments
· Social / recreational activities / community involvement
· Conversation and language skills / helping with homework
· Transport information assistance
· Migration Administration assistance
· Peer tenancy learning project
· Project work / administrative activities

Minimum commitment for volunteers is 3 hours per week for assisting MDA and its clients for a period of 6 months after completion of the Volunteer Induction Program (consisting of 4 workshops over 4 weeks, approx. 2 hrs each).

We look to match on geographic location if possible but volunteers must be willing to travel up to 1 hour by public transport due to settlement locations.

Volunteer Induction Program:
Mon 20 July Workshop 1. Volunteer Information Session
Mon 27 July Workshop 2. Cross Cultural Awareness
Mon 3 August Workshop 3. Supporting Survivors of Torture and Trauma
Mon 10 August Workshop 4. Practical Volunteering with MDA

All workshops will start 6pm and finish 8pm-9pm.
For volunteers who have other specific skills, we are happy to discuss other ways in which they can contribute.

Venue:
Multicultural Development Agency
512 Stanley Street, South Brisbane
ENTRY VIA Carpark 289 Vulture Street

Public transport recommended. Refreshments only provided

Please contact: MDA Volunteer Coordinator Kerrie Manning
Ph: 3337 5428 or email: kerriem@mdabne.org.au

(via OxfamUQ)

Volunteers needed for Oxfam UQ events

Could you please give an hour or two to help at Oxfam UQ's next two major events?

If you can volunteer, please contact Laura Mandeville oxfamuq@oxfam.org.au 0424 986 939

Any level of knowledge or experience is fine – and volunteering at an information stall with lots of activities is a great way to find out more and meet other people who share your interests.

1) Asia-Pacific Model UN Conference – organisations displays at the 'Future Fair'
Friday 17 July
new time: Set up 11.30am, to Pack down 3.15pm (volunteers requested for 1-2 hours each)
Venue: Brisbane City Hall

2) UQ MARKET DAY
– Clubs and Societies Market Day at the start of Semester II
Wednesday 29 July
approx. 10am – 3pm
Venue: Heath and Holt Rooms, UQ Union complex – building 21

Thanks !

PS
we have lots of events and activities planned for Semester II, see the outline at: http://groups.google.com/group/oxfamuq/web/events
starting with the 'PACIFIC VOICES' speaking tour on Climate Change, in City Hall at 6.30pm on Tuesday 28th July


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OxfamUQ Google Group
http://groups.google.com/group/oxfamuq
Contact: oxfamUQ@oxfam.org.au
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Harpers Bazaar job cuts and more...

Harpers Bazaar job cuts
Five jobs have been lost at the ACP-owned magazine, including editor Jamie Huckbody, in the latest round of job cuts at the embattled publisher. The remaining 11 Harpers staff will be located with Grazia staff, and it is understood three roles will be shared between the titles. The Alliance has written to management seeking clarification about the sharing of staff between competing mastheads.

YouTube Reporters’ Centre
YouTube opened an online journalism training hub on Monday featuring tips from top names, including Bob Woodward of Watergate fame, on how to be a good reporter. See http://www.youtube.com/reporterscenter

Gossip site scoop
How did controversial gossip website TMZ.com beat TV networks and traditional media to the “scoop of the decade” and become the first news organisation in the world to report the death of Michael Jackson? asks Stephen Brook in Media Guardian.

Courtesy of Australia's Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance.

2009 Travel Photography Scholarship to Antarctica

We have just launched the much anticipated 2009 Travel Photography Scholarship - offering you the opportunity to travel to Antarctica with an on-assignment National Geographic photographer!

You'll have your best photos published on the National Geographic Channel website, plus we'll throw in AU$2000 worth of Pentax photographic equipment of your choice.

We can barely believe it ourselves!

Check out our website for full details: http://journals.worldnomads.com/scholarships/post/32554.aspx

Applications close October 4, 2009.

Good luck!

Amanda Byrne
Global Programs Manager

Job opportunity with Oxfam Australia

Oxfam Australia Campaigns Coordinator – Queensland

https://www.oxfam.org.au

Use your skills to raise awareness and build and demonstrate community support and activism around campaign issues, development, human rights and social justice!

We need your group development and facilitation skills to plan, implement and evaluate our popular campaigning work at the state level and play an active role in our national popular campaigning plans.

Your experience in holding successful events and knowledge of a range of advocacy and community campaigning tools and techniques will make you the ideal candidate.

Contract to November 2009 whilst the incumbent is on long service leave.

Applications close 13 July.

For a copy of the position description and application form please see: https://www.oxfam.org.au/jobs

MTV Positive Change Award

Internews and MTV announce the launch of the MTV Positive Change Award on creative multimedia coverage of climate change.

Any young person between the ages of 18 and 28, who is passionate about climate change, is invited to apply to a special category of the Earth Journalism Awards specifically designed by MTV and Internews for young creatives.

The winner of the MTV Positive Change Award will be honoured at a high-profile awards ceremony at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen this December and will be supported by a production team from Internews to cover the pivotal negotiations for youth audiences around the world.

"Transforming our lifestyles in order to reduce the threat of climate change requires a combination of vision, commitment and innovation'' says Paul Smith, Regional Creative Director, Europe, Africa & Middle East, Ogilvy and Mather. "The MTV Positive Change Award is an opportunity for youth around the world to display these qualities through a creative competition that Ogilvy and the advertising community will be following closely."

Since the announcement of the Earth Journalism Awards at the G8 Environment Ministers Meeting in Italy on Earth Day, April 22nd, journalists and bloggers from over 115 countries have signed up for the opportunity to be at the UN Climate Summit in Copenhagen. The MTV Positive Change Award gives one highly creative young adult a chance to have their work showcased on the eve of the final negotiations.

"This new award offers an opportunity to young creatives whether they are based in Sao Paulo, New York, Shanghai or Tehran to engage in communication on an issue of crucial importance to their generation," says Agathe Dalisson, the Director of the Earth Journalism Awards, "for they will all inherit the decisions made at Copenhagen. Internews applauds companies like MTV which are investing in creative initiatives like this to help their consumers understand and respond to the challenge of climate change."

For more information on the award:
http://awards.earthjournalism.org/content/mtv-positive-change-award

Earth Journalism Awards -- Honouring the world's best climate change reporting
Entries close 7 September 2009
See the above link for more information and terms and conditions!