Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

RARE PHOTOS: Denis muller | Vintage Vibes

How the Bendigo writers’ festival’s code of conduct caused a walkout and claims of censorship

The last-minute code of conduct and the backlash are the latest in a string of controversies ‘symptomatic of the current environment’ in the arts

The Guardian - AU

Peter Dutton calling the ABC and the Guardian ‘hate media’ rings alarm bells for democracy

In front of a crowd of party faithful last weekend, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton referred to the ABC, Guardian Australia and other news platforms as “hate media”. The language was extreme, the inference being these outlets were not simply doing their jobs, but attacking him and his side of politics…

The Conversation

Lisa Wilkinson says ‘I published a true story about a rape’ after Bruce Lehrmann defamation case ruling

Former host of The Project hails verdict as Network Ten solicitor calls decision ‘unmitigated disaster’ for Lehrmann

The Guardian - AU

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Chequebook journalism is nothing new, but allegations in court about Spotlight’s practices have left insiders ‘gobsmacked’

Claims in Bruce Lehrmann defamation case raise questions of media ethics. Plus: the IPA goes to war with fact-checkers

The Guardian - AU

Kim Williams, former News Corp CEO, to replace Ita Buttose as ABC chair

Prime minister Anthony Albanese’s announcement follows union members’ vote of no confidence in managing director David Anderson

The Guardian - AU

Crikey’s silence deafening as Guy Rundle launches new book

The site hasn’t published anything by its correspondent-at-large since he was roundly condemned for a piece about Brittany Higgins. Plus: News Corp at odds with the press council

The Guardian - AU

Leaked Brittany Higgins material to be raised in federal court hearing of Bruce Lehrmann defamation case

The federal court will consider the audio and text messages of Higgins and her partner David Sharaz published by several media outlets

The Guardian - AU

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Australian media’s racism reckoning: Indigenous journalist quits over ‘unrelenting’ abuse

Stan Grant walks away from presenting job at the national broadcaster, after coverage of the King’s coronation prompted torrent of vitriol

The Guardian - AU

Victorian council proposes media policy changes to quash requests that might embarrass councillors, staff

A Melbourne University researcher has labelled a proposed media relations policy "undemocratic" but this regional Victorian mayor has defended the plan, insisting it is about preventing "misuse" of information.

ABC News

As Victoria's election race tightens, these are some of the seats the leaders have been visiting

In the final few weeks of campaigning, the two men vying to be Victoria's premier have been zig-zagging across the state. Where they've visited could offer some clues into how they think things might be shaping up in the final stretch.

ABC News

Kevin Rudd accuses News Corp of ‘dog-whistling’ over reporting of Daniel Andrews

Former prime minister and media academics criticise reports, but Jeff Kennett says questions are ‘fair play’

The Guardian - AU

‘Missed Opportunity’: The Media Should Have Talked About Colonisation More After The Queen Died

Coverage of the Queen's death has taken media space away from real discussions of colonisation and the monarchy's effect on Australia.

Pedestrian.tv

ABC and SBS partnerships, tax breaks among recommendations to ensure regional newspapers' future

A federal parliamentary committee suggests grants, tax breaks, and ABC-SBS partnerships will help regional newspapers remain sustainable amid rising costs and a loss of journalists.

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.