Calls for law as AI rogues plunder Australian creatives One actor's voice was cloned after producers cancelled his contract while another's was used in a pornographic ad without her consent, an AI inquiry has heard. AAP · Jul 15, 2024
Appeal decision 'huge blow' to US case: Assange lawyer The US is in a "really difficult legal position" after a London court granted Julian Assange leave to appeal his extradition, his lawyer Jennifer Robinson says. AAP · May 20, 2024
From mining to Meta: the slow decline of Broken Hill’s only newspaper The NSW town’s 126-year-old Barrier Daily Truth closed its doors last month – and more regional newsrooms could follow without funding certainty The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2024
‘Sordid’ evidence, a ‘perverse universe’: five key takeaways from the final day of the Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial Former Seven producer Taylor Auerbach concludes evidence on Friday after the trial was dramatically reopened this week The Guardian - AU · Apr 5, 2024
Kumanjayi Walker’s family’s complaint about The Australian’s coverage not investigated by media watchdog Revelation comes after inquest into 19-year-old’s death shown texts between journalist from newspaper and Zachary Rolfe The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2024
Theatregoers to be petitioned outside Australian venues amid ongoing actors’ pay dispute Major productions to be targeted after talks over wage rise break down between performers’ union and peak producers body The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2023
At a time when journalism needs to be at its strongest, an open letter on the Israel/Hamas war has left the profession diminished The journalists who signed an open letter to Australian media organisations last week calling for ethical reporting on the war in Gaza have succeeded in intensifying the dispute over whether the coverage has been fair. At the same time, they’ve called their own impartiality into question. The Conversation · Nov 28, 2023
Australian Ballet dancers to take first industrial action in more than four decades Dancers will ‘hold the curtain’ at a Melbourne performance on Friday after negotiations to ensure appropriate pay rises failed The Guardian - AU · Jun 22, 2023
ABC staff seething over job cuts for ‘digital transformation’ The ABC is embarking on a digital transformation, but with more than 100 jobs getting the chop, it's being described as a bloodbath. The New Daily · Jun 19, 2023
Channel Nine reporters stripped of awards over Laming Reporters have been stripped of media awards relating to incorrect allegations that former federal MP Andrew Laming had taken photos up the dress of a woman. The New Daily · May 30, 2023
Police commissioner defends seizure of Pilbara journalist's memory card in connection with Woodside protest Karratha journalist Eliza Kloser says she was repeatedly stopped by police on the same day her home was searched in connection to her colleague and housemate's involvement with protests at Woodside's AGM. ABC News · May 3, 2023
Striking ABC workers proclaim solidarity forever ABC staff around Australia have walked off the job for the first time in 17 years to protest an ongoing pay dispute with the national broadcaster's management. AAP · Mar 22, 2023
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says journalist protection overhaul long overdue Overhauling protections for journalists to improve press freedom is long overdue, according to the attorney-general. The New Daily · Feb 27, 2023
Journalist protection overhaul long overdue: attorney Federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says journalists should not be prosecuted for doing their jobs, amid reforms to press freedom and national secrecy laws. AAP · Feb 26, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Feb 22, 2023 Laura Tingle a step closer to ABC board with staff union’s surprise endorsement The Community and Public Sector Union held a merit-based selection process and chose the political editor of 7.30
The Guardian - AU · Feb 10, 2023 AFR takes up the cause of ‘unfairly maligned billionaire’ Gina Rinehart Mining magnate praised for her ‘life-changing generosity’ in a series of flattering portraits. Plus: ABC’s board tussle
Pedestrian.tv · Oct 27, 2022 From COVID-19 To Canned Tours, Where Is The Federal Govt Support For The Aus Music Industry? Pls don't stop the music.
The New Daily · Sep 3, 2022 Surprise batch of new TV and films as local entertainment industry gets major funding boost Screen Australia has announced four feature films, three television dramas and two children’s projects that will share in $12 million of production funding
The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2022 Sydney Morning Herald caught in the Crikey crossfire as letter to Lachlan Murdoch knocked back The SMH and Age refused to accept Crikey’s ad citing competition for subscriptions. Plus: Bolt gets behind Avi Yemini
The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2022 Laura Tingle laments ‘stupid and depressing’ election campaign as Morrison dodges ABC debate 7.30 political correspondent labels grilling of Anthony Albanese over costings ‘embarrassing’ for journalists. Plus: Kennedy awards take a bizarre turn
ABC News · May 4, 2022 Australia lags behind New Zealand, Taiwan and Timor-Leste on World Press Freedom Index Reporters Without Borders describes press freedom in Australia as "fragile", citing a high concentration of media ownership and growing political threats.