Noth Ryde. Media training

Macquarie University has partnered with national broadcaster SBS and the Ethnic Communities' Council of NSW (ECC) to offer free media training and mentoring for up to ten students who are commencing their first year in the university's media programs in 2012. The initiative has been developed in response to concerns about mainstream media portrayal of multicultural communities. It is specifically for Australian students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (CALD), particularly those with a refugee background.

Chullora. Competitors may join together

Fairfax Media and News Ltd are in talks about sharing printing and distribution facilities at Chullora and Melbourne. “Both companies believe there is a good deal to do,” said Fairfax CEO, Greg Hywood, in The Australian Financial Review. Industry sources said News Ltd’s CEO, Kim Williams was keen to strike a deal to cut costs.

Chullora. Plans on merger

Fairfax Media and News Ltd are having discussions regarding plans to merge printing of their newspapers. The two publishing giants sit side by side, in Chullora, with News Ltd the newer factory.

Parramatta. Editor in chief needed

Parramatta-based Retail Media Pty Ltd, one of Australia's premier business to business publishers, has advertised for an editor in chief for its magazines in the grocery, pharmacy and convenience markets nationally

'Fantastic' media opportunity

Parramatta City Council has advertised for a media and communicators advisor on a salary ranging from $70,202 to $80,740, plus superannuation. “This is a fantastic opportunity to join (its) communications and marketing team,” the advertisement said. “To be successful in this role you need to be able to build strong relationships with journalists, run effective campaigns and be regarded as a credible advisor”. The officer acting in this position is to go on maternity leave.