Co-editor Through Her Eyes, Australia's women correspondents Hiroshima to Ukraine, Hardie Grant Books. Out sept 6. Buy: https://xitter.cf/t.co/FGYgM2UJBB…
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Melissa Roberts retweeted
Reading Harold Evan’s ‘Good Times, Bad Times’ inspired me. It laid out what it meant to be a journalist. So pleased to be asked to contribute to a book that does the same. Stories from Australian women across the decades. Great holiday reading. Tks @MelissRob and @WatsonTrevorJ
Melissa Roberts retweeted
You could win this exciting bunch of new and recent releases from @HardieGrant this October during Subscriberthon! Find out how you can win one of our major prize packs over on our website now: writersvictoria.org.au/subsc…
ALT A stack of books published by Hardie Grant, being held up for the camera. In order from top to bottom, they are: Leaning Out by Kristine Ziwica, Between Two Worlds from the SBS Emerging Writers Competition, The Eulogy by Jackie Bailey, My Sweet Guillotine by Jane Tuttle, Through Her Eyes, ed. by Melissa Roberts & Trevor Watson Provocateur by Clive Hamilton, and Tripping Over Myself by Shaun Micallef.
ALT A person standing in the Writers Victoria office, holding a stack of Hardie Grant books in one arm, with a copy of Shaun Micallef's 'Tripping Over Myself' held up in front of their face so they can read the back-cover blurb.
Melissa Roberts retweeted
The British PM stopped our head of state attending the COP 27 conference to speak about the importance of stronger action to combat climate change. We need a head of state that represents the aspirations of the Australian people, not the wishes of the British government.
Melissa Roberts retweeted
Protests are sweeping Iran & women are burning their hijabs after the death last week of Mahsa Amini, following her arrest by the “morality police”. Human rights groups say at least 8 have been killed. Last night, I planned to ask President Raisi about all this and much more. 1/7
Melissa Roberts retweeted
Happy #StPatricksDay one and all! Beannachtaí na Féile Padraig oraibh!
In celebration, we'd like to give this hamper of Irish books worth €250 away to one person (anywhere in the world) this weekend. Like, RT, comment or follow us by 9am Monday to enter. Enjoy the weekend!😊🍀📚
Melissa Roberts retweeted
I asked a senior Chinese official today whether #China would welcome an openly gay athlete onto its team. She said it would be a 'case by case decision'. edition.cnn.com/world/live-n…
Melissa Roberts retweeted
Very sad I won’t be able to continue reporting from Hong Kong. I loved getting to know the city and its people. I will miss you all: press.economist.com/story/15…
Melissa Roberts retweeted
UK friends, "The Beijing Bureau", featuring Aussie journos like @StephenMcDonell @MelissRob @suelinwong @ChuBailiang @gus_watson @MikeSmithAFR @mcgregorrichard @WatsonTrevorJ (& me 🙂) reflecting on 50 years of covering #China is now out in the #UK! 👇
hardiegrant.com/uk/publishin…
Melissa Roberts retweeted
Since Myanmar’s military coup 80+ journalists have been detained, including Han Thar Nyein from Kamayut Media, who’s also worked for the ABC over the years. His co-editor Nathan Maung was freed this week & deported to the US but Han Thar remains in jail. Journalism is not a crime
Melissa Roberts retweeted
Yep, #China - just like the Mafia, just when you think you’re out, it drags you back in 🤣 #TheBeijingBureau @HardieGrant 📚
@Rowancallick's chapter from The Beijing Bureau is excerpted in @australian today.
'You can leave China, but it doesn’t leave you. My three thrilling spells as a China correspondent were both utterly consistent and stunningly different.' @HardieGrant
theaustralian.com.au/inquire…
Melissa Roberts retweeted
Art for 32th anniversary of #TianamenMasscre
CCP’s national security law just kills HK’s magnificent vigil night for 4June and the event may just never happen again.
It’s a sad and furious moment.
Censorship and oppression will only bring explosion of anger.
#六四 作品 薪火相传
Melissa Roberts retweeted
Remembering Tiananmen.
On 4th June 1989, hundreds - possibly thousands - of students and workers were killed by the People's Liberation Army in Beijing. The following clips come from the US documentary 'China: A Century of Revolution.' [1/20]
Melissa Roberts retweeted
.@dvbburmese is rebooting its English language service and looking for journalists. An opportunity to make an immense contribution at a crucial moment. #myanmar #journojobs #burma #whatshappeninginmyanmar burmese.dvb.no/jobads?fbclid…
Melissa Roberts retweeted
Piles of The Beijing Bureau awaiting our event @Gleebooks on Wednesday evening, @MelissRob @WatsonTrevorJ @mcgregorrichard 📚😎 #Sydney friends, be great to see you there!
Melissa Roberts retweeted
Looking forward to talking all things #China & abt the life of the correspondent with @MelissRob @WatsonTrevorJ & @mcgregorrichard @Gleebooks on the 12th. #Sydney friends cya there!– The Beijing Gleebooks.com.au gleebooks.com.au/event/melis…
