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Explainer: A time to turn a blind eye

What happens when a reporter violates the sanctity of the locker room? Brandon Weiss explains what happened when Canucks beat writer Jason Botchford crossed the ethical line.

Richard Baker visits La Trobe

Award-winning investigative reporter Richard Baker will be speaking at La Trobe University this afternoon.

When not to report

As the global press holds off on reporting the name of an Australian ‘star’ arrested by Scotland Yard detectives last week, Harvey Biggs explores the media’s role in informing the public sphere.

Explainer: A time to turn a blind eye

What happens when a reporter violates the sanctity of the locker room? Brandon Weiss explains what happened when Canucks beat writer Jason Botchford crossed the ethical line.

Richard Baker visits La Trobe

Award-winning investigative reporter Richard Baker will be speaking at La Trobe University this afternoon.

When not to report

As the global press holds off on reporting the name of an Australian ‘star’ arrested by Scotland Yard detectives last week, Harvey Biggs explores the media’s role in informing the public sphere.

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Guest lecture – Margaret Simons

This afternoon at 4, join author, journalist and blogger Margaret Simons at La Trobe University’s Dilemmas in Journalism class to discuss ethics and online journalism. The lecture will be held in the Economics Lecture Theatre and everyone is welcome.

Mike Dobbie to guest lecture today

At noon today, the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance’s Mike Dobbie will join La Trobe’s Writing for Media class to discuss journalism ethics on the job. All welcome.

Guest Lecture: Cait McMahon – Dart Centre

The Dart Centre’s Cait McMahon will join La Trobe Journalism’s Dilemmas in Journalism class next Monday afternoon at 4 pm at the Economics Lecture Theatre to discuss how journalists deal with trauma. All welcome.

100 articles — ‘A new journalist’s creed’ by Stephen J. A. Ward

‘Journalism ethics, to remain relevant, must undergo a radical change – a philosophical revolution in how it sees itself and understands its values.’ So says Stephen J. A. Ward in his new journalist creed, which has been selected for our ‘100 articles’ project by Sarah Green.

Ethical blogging – a 10-point guide

With the rapid convergence of traditional journalism and newer online technologies, many people argue that bloggers should be bound by a Code of Ethics. Matt de Neef provides ten tips for ethical blogging.

The Importance of Being Ethical

What’s the relationship between ethics and quality journalism? Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) spokesman Mike Dobbie talks with Glen Clancy about the importance of ethics in today’s fast-evolving media industry, and his experiences in training journalists in Afghanistan.

Ethics on the job: Mike Dobbie lecture

Title: Ethics on the job: Mike Dobbie lecture Location: HUED lecture theatre Description: Guest speaker: Mike Dobbie, Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA) Start Time: