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RIP Johann “Yogi” Ofner

January 24, 2017 #MEAACrew #MEAAEquity

MEAA extends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Queensland stunt performer Johann Ofner, who was killed while on the the set of a music video being filmed in Brisbane yesterday.

Spotlight on Jake Iesu

January 20, 2017 #MEAACrew #MEAAECS

Jake Iesu is a Steadicam operator and proud MEAA member. Jake recently got involved in the Get Real on Rates campaign because he wanted to see conditions improve for a largely freelancer industry as well as allowing the industry to remain sustainable and competitive internationally for years to come. And his advice for people just starting out in the industry? ...

What’s in store for media in 2017?

January 9, 2017 #Freelance #MEAAMedia #pressfreedom News
Stuart Washington, Federal President of MEAA Media, looks into his crystal ball.

2016: the year in review

December 20, 2016 #MEAACrew #MEAAECS #MEAAEquity #MEAAMedia #MEAAMusic #MEAASOMA #MEAASport #WithMEAA News
A look back at MEAA’s highlights from the past 12 months.

Farewell Howard Manley

December 14, 2016 #MEAAMusic #MEAASOMA News
After about 18 years at the helm of the Symphony Orchestra Musicians’ Association and three decades in total with our union, Howard Manley is retiring as SOMA national officer on December 16.