Upcoming Events
Women in Media Tasmania Media Futures: Why local voices matter
3 September 2026
19 Collins St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
What does the media future look like in Tasmania if content is further centralised - or cut?
Media Futures: why local voices matter is a timely and important conversation, with a panel of Tasmanian broadcasters and decision-makers who are at the forefront of change, on air and in the boardroom. You’ll hear from some of Tasmania's incredible media leaders on why local voices and local storytelling matters - and how innovation is changing the game.
Dr Angela Ross, Research Lead, ABC and Australian Local News Resilience Project
Fiona Ellis-Jones, Head of News and Information, ARN
Christie Hayes, broadcaster and podcaster
Lucie Cutting, broadcaster at 936 ABC Hobart and author
Join us at the The Salon at The Hedberg, University of Tasmania, 19 Collins Street, Hobart.
Arrivals from 5:30pm for networking and nibbles; panel event begins 6:30pm.
All welcome! Build your network, make new contacts, catch up with colleagues and be part of the conversation about the future of media in Tasmania.

Women in Media NSW: Who's Writing the New Playbook for Women in Sports Media?
17 September 2026
14 Herbert St, Artarmon NSW 2064, Australia
Women’s sport is attracting bigger audiences, stronger investment and unprecedented attention—but who is shaping the stories and driving what comes next?
Join us for a robust discussion, bringing together leading voices to explore the progress, challenges and opportunities defining the future of women’s sports coverage.
You will be hearing from:
Catherine Whelan- Executive Producer- SBS Sport
Tracey Holmes- Professor of Sport & Media of UQ; Host of The Sports Ambassador Podcast.
Breanna Holden- SBS & NITV Sports Presenter
Ellie Cole AM PLY- Paralympic Swimmer and Sports Presenter
Opportunity for Q & A and networking mix and mingle before and after the panel.

