Erin, Sarina and Jess talk about how death is handled in the media, and interview Deputy-Editor of Meanjin, Zora Sanders. They also talk about how to write what you don't know, and crown Lip Magazine Shameless Self-Promoter of the Week. 

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Florence talked to music video and claymation artist Darcy Prendergast and games and sound designer Stephan Schutze about their work.
 
Darcy has designed music videos for Gotye, All India Radio and Art vs Science and was also the sculptor for the claymation film Mary and Max. Check out Darcy's work at: http://www.ohyeahwow.com/
 

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Interview with Darcy and Stephan Screen Futures 10 July.mp3

"In old days men had the rack. Now they have the press" Oscar Wilde
 
The Media has held an interesting position between the people and the state across time. Today its a mixed mess of being the reporters of news and the creators of news. From breaking new policy and leaking budget details on QandA to blowing up Tony Abbot's "Sh*t Happens" quote above and beyond the call of duty the media is constantly shaping the political landscape, just as much as the landscape shapes it.
 

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Good News Week contributing writer Alexandra Neill talks to Tim, Scott and Elizabeth about writing jokes, milking contacts and doing things that terrify you.  

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Tim, Scott and Elizabeth take a look at the Fairfax sub-editor debacle and find out what sub-editors actually do. We interview Alex Neill, contributing writer for Good News Week, and share some top tips for managing your online identity. The Shameless Self-Promoter is Wayne Swan and the Magazine Roadtest looks inside The Big Issue. 

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