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In January 2012, News Corp CEO Rupert Murdoch tweeted in favor of internet censorship of sexually explicit material. ‘Nonsense argument about danger to Internet’, he scoffed at the anti-censorship lobby…
James Spigelman mounted a stout defence of the ABC at the Press Club the other day, with three important arguments. First, the ABC is very good value for your tax dollar, by comparison with the cost of…
The future of news in Australia is in good hands. Last night’s Walkley Awards in Brisbane showcased the very best of Australian journalism, and highlighted in particular the depth of female talent now…
The strange and terrible saga of the crack-smoking, prostitute-frequenting, staffer-pussy eating, gangsta-befriending mayor of Toronto, Rob Ford, is almost too bizarre to believe. Not only that such a…
The Coalition government has been taking flak for its minimalist approach to media relations since taking office. Concerns have been expressed about the virtual media blackout surrounding the arrival and…
As Rebekah Brooks and Andy Coulson – former editors of the UK Sun and News of the World respectively – were taking their places in the dock of an English courtroom last week, Rupert Murdoch stood up to…
Lisa Wilkinson took the opportunity of her Andrew Olle Lecture to reflect on the position of women in the Australian media. An appropriate focus, considering she’s only the second woman to deliver this…
Last week’s invitation by the Sydney Morning Herald to its readers to sift through MP expenses claims in search of newsworthy stories provoked handwringing from those who fear the continuing decline of…