After the article was published, Murdoch sent the publishers of Crikey a ‘concerns notice’, essentially threatening to sue them. In response, the publishers almost dared Murdoch to sue.
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The winners of the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards have been announced. The awards are contentious – but are fought over precisely because of their symbolic and enduring cultural function
Lack of scrutiny of the Coalition, barrage of criticism aimed at Labor: News Corp’s coverage of the election campaign has been the definition of partisan.
Previous government aid packages for local papers have instead helped Fleet Street’s ‘big beasts’.
This deal needs to be seen for what it is: a massive step towards dominance of the UK media which could influence public opinion and squeeze out competition.
The big guns of Fleet Street are pressing for the government to abandon the Leveson reform process. But there are other voices out there.
The renewed takeover bid for one of Europe’s biggest broadcasters must be referred to Ofcom.
Was shadow minister for communications Michelle Rowland right when she said Australia’s level of media ownership concentration is one of the highest in the world?
There appears to be a revolving door between Rupert Murdoch’s papers and the Conservative Party.
The national broadcaster’s decision to close its food website is a direct result of political pressure.
State regulation and punitive libel laws are no way to ensure a fair and free press.
High price reflects the fact that the Pink ‘Un is adapting to the digital world better than most other newspapers.
Rupert Murdoch has hinted at a change of heart about “Page 3 girls”. Pressure from The No More Page 3 campaign has pushed the issue to the forefront of public debate and now boasts more than 203,000 petition…
It is rare indeed to hear an English judge, presiding over a case described as the “Trial of the Century”, explain to the jury that “in this case, in a way, not only are the defendants on trial, but British…
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