Launceston Freelance Festival

19/03/2026

Freelancers — this is your reminder.
Entries for the Tasmanian Media Awards close tonight. https://lnkd.in/g7VPJtrH
If you’re working independently — whether that’s writing for digital publications, producing podcasts, contributing to magazines, or publishing through platforms like Substack — your work is valid, and you are eligible.
If you’re telling stories, reporting on issues, or contributing to public conversation in any meaningful way, this category is for you.
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04/06/2024

🎉Congratulations to Lydia Hales (accepted on her behalf by Guardian editor Adam Morton) on winning the Freelance Journalist category at this year's Tasmanian Media Awards.🏆The Freelance Festival proudly sponsors this award, and it is always an honour to present it. 🌟

30/10/2023

Just a few days left until our incredible Women in Media (Tas) panel discussion in Launceston! This is a good opportunity to discover the secrets to 'Building Better Relationships with the Media.' We've got a few tickets left so if you are free this Thursday evening come along to Macquarie House. More information 👇

Get tickets on Humanitix - Building Better Relationships with the Media. Macquarie House, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia. Thursday 2nd November 2023. Find event information.

16/10/2023

If you find yourself in the vibrant city of Launceston, don't miss out on the opportunity to be part of an exhilarating and enlightening discussion about the exciting world of media. Join us for a dynamic conversation on working both in and with the media industry and gain invaluable insights to help you thrive in this dynamic field. Tickets here 👇
https://tinyurl.com/nhj6u3rh

19/09/2023

Join Craig Reucassel and special guests for a lively discussion on sustainability issues and how it affects your business.

Craig will be in Launceston on 21 September, Grab a ticket here!

https://tinyurl.com/brep2023

19/08/2023

Exciting news. The have launched a new scholarship specifically for those journalists coming from socio-economically challenged backgrounds. Applications and more information 👇

03/08/2023

Freelance Territorians! The NT Media Awards are NOW OPEN. Enter here: https://bit.ly/3F1HIZI

Questions? See the full category descriptions here: https://bit.ly/3YhqlMP Or email: [email protected]

11/07/2023

Calling all freelancers! Media Super and The Walkley Foundation
have an exciting event tailored just for you.

A discussion covering toolkits and strategies for freelancers working amid and after natural disasters eg floods and bushfires.

06/07/2023

Women in Media (Tasmania) are thrilled to announce an extraordinary opportunity to engage with the renowned journalist Sabra Lane in an upcoming free event that promises to be an enlightening and thought-provoking experience.

Women in Media (WIM) is delighted to host an evening with one of Australia’s most prominent political journalists, ABC presenter Sabra Lane.

26/06/2023

Entries are now open for the 2023 WA Media Awards. So what are you waiting for? Scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/3Cu7Hai to enter.

24/06/2023

The countdown is on - 7 days left to enter the 2023 Kennedy Awards.

The 2023 Kennedy Awards for Excellence in Journalism close on Saturday JULY 1 at 6PM.

Use this weekend to enter the awards.

Entry criteria here: 👇
https://kennedyfoundation.org.au/kennedy-award-category-and-criteria

The Kennedy Awards Conditions of Entry and Category CriteriaENTRY OPENS MAY 1 ENTRY CLOSES JULY 1 ENTER THE AWARDS DatesENTRIES OPEN Monday, May 1, 2023ENTRIES CLOSE Saturday July 1, 2023 6PMFinalists announced Thursday, July 27, 2023Winners announced at the 2023 Kennedy Awards Gala presentation, Fr...

08/06/2023

It’s time! ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN for the 2023 Queensland Clarion Awards! Submit your entry via bit.ly/3WHxNjF by Thursday, July 27. Have any questions? Check out the FAQs page – bit.ly/3oWg7nE – or email: [email protected]. Good luck!