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War Correspondents Memorial
This Anzac Day we stop and reflect on the sacrifices of war correspondents, photographers, artists and crews who tell our stories.
NATIONAL PRESS CLUB WELCOMES QUASHING OF AFP RAID WARRANT ON JOURNALIST, CALLS FOR STRONGER MEDIA FREEDOM LAWS
The High Court today unanimously ruled the warrant federal police used to raid the home of News Corporation journalist Annika Smethurst was invalid and should be quashed.
AAP pauses plans for closure after 11th-hour bids to buy news wire service
Australian Associated Press chief executive says a number of offers to buy the service have been received and shareholders will discuss the offer.
Upcoming Speakers
Hon Karen Andrews MP
Minister for Industry, Science and Technology
'Australian manufacturing in a post-COVID world'
Minister Andrews will address the Press Club about what the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us and how the Morrison Government intends to further strengthen Australian industry and manufacturing so it can be at the forefront of the economic recovery on the other side.
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Professor Tanya Monro
Chief Defence Scientist
'Address to the National Press Club'
Professor Monro will speak on how the science of defence and the defence industries impact the Australian community.
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