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ABC's 2027 TV Slate: Hugh Marks Takes a Big Swing, but Quietly Axes Another News Show
The ABC announced its 2027 TV slate this week, but waited until Friday morning to quietly axe The Business.
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Helen Haines Tragedy Exposes Our Hypocrisy + Which High-Profile Author Crossed a Picket Line?
Australia's media outlets did not cover themselves in glory this week.
ABC's 2027 TV Slate: Hugh Marks Takes a Big Swing, but Quietly Axes Another News Show
The ABC announced its 2027 TV slate this week, but waited until Friday morning to quietly axe The Business.
Daily Telegraph Claims Credit For Cancelling Grant to Muslim Media Company
The $300K grant was cancelled by the government this week.
ABC Edits NAZA Coverage To Give The IDF A Louder Voice
The new documentary hit Australian cinemas this week.
Exclusive: ABC Journalists Force Management Backdown on Disciplining Union President
ABC management have been forced to backdown on a threat to discipline ABC reporter and union president Michael Slezak.
The Far-Right Attacked My Bookshop. Why Did This Country Let Them Get Away With It?
An independent bookstore in Melbourne was targeted by the far-right, showing how aggressive and emboldened they have become.
Why was former Sky News host Erin Molan Granted 'Exclusive' Access to Gaza?
Erin Molan made world headlines with her "exclusive" tour of tunnels beneath Gaza, but her relationship with the pro-settler movement raise questions about the conditions of her access and whether the media should republish her content.
Inside One Nation's Extreme, AI-Fuelled Campaign Launch
Between threats to jail political opponents, and an AI-generated video montage focused on various racial minorities, One Nation's campaign launch was a disturbing experience in political extremism.
There’s one very simple reason why Australia doesn’t have a Mamdani, and never will
Australian progressives are in denial about where our politics is at.
ABC axes Stateline (again), as Marks paves the way for more cuts
The ABC's secretive axing of Stateline, could signal that ABC Managing Director Hugh Marks wants shorter news stories
Exclusive: Australian Champion Announces World-First Boycott of Israel Over Genocide
Australian Heather Richards has made the world-first statement of explicitly saying that Israel's genocide is the reason she will boycott a match against the country at the chess world's biggest tournament.
Labor’s Immigration Cuts Are Incoherent, Fix Nothing, and Will Only Boost Pauline Hanson
We break down the Government's new immigration policy piece by piece. The reasoning, policy details and media messaging don't add up.
Exclusive: Inside Story of ABC Boss Hugh Marks' Latest Job Cuts
The ABC will cut 46 jobs in its Screen division, eliminating camera crew, technicians, make-up, wardrobe, and post-production staff who were once the engine room of ABC TV and the envy of the industry.
Another Senior ABC Executive Bites the Dust, as Hugh Marks Tightens Grip
Today, ABC staff learned that the broadcaster's Chief Operating Officer, Melanie Kleyn, had became the latest in a growing list of senior ABC executives and managers to depart the organisation since Hugh Marks arrived
‘More Mail, Boys’: How Men's Gossip Group Chats Fuelled the Swans Saga
While the media were desperately hunting details about what happened on the night of an alleged sexual assault at the Pullman Hotel in Melbourne — the boys at the pub already claimed to know everything. Abbir Dib investigates the world of men's footy group chats.
Exclusive: ABC Backflips on Indigenous TV Closure, 'Will Continue in Existing Divisions' For Now
ABC management has announced that its proposal to axe its stand-alone Indigenous TV department will go back to the drawing board.
The Israel Lobby’s New Push to Give Guidance to ABC Journalists. Plus, the Royal Commission's Secret Hearings
The Israel lobby declares a new push to guide ABC journalists on how they report, and the Royal Commission holds closed-door meetings on the arts.
Inside Nine's Latest Journalism Cuts. Plus, Media Demand More Royal Commission Hearings and Silence on ASIO Powers
Some journalists only realised their application to be part of the latest redundancy round was accepted, because a farewell card was dropped on their desk.
EXCLUSIVE: ABC delays axing Indigenous TV department, after Lamestream report
The move comes following an outcry within the ABC, and among the entertainment industry more generally.
The ‘Miscarriage of Justice’ the Media Won't Report + Will Anyone Call Out Israel's Hind Rajab Lies?
A "serious miscarriage of justice" is usually something that would be reported widely, so why is the media silent on this one? Plus, the media refuse to call out Israel's lies during coverage of Zomi Frankcom's killing.
What Israel's Election Really Means For Gaza. Plus, New Details About Helen Haines' Alleged Attacker
Why Israel’s rightward drift goes beyond Netanyahu, and the mental health questions missed after the assault on an independent MP.
Helen Haines and the Broken Media Discussion about Political Violence. Plus, France Erupts
Coverage of the alleged attack on Haines, who’s fuelling extreme rhetoric, French protest reporting and the ABC’s top books.
Accusations Against Greens' Steele-John, Leaks Prove Media's Pro-Israel Bias, and Walkleys Drama
How the Greens handled claims about Jordon Steele-John, CBS audio on Netanyahu censorship and the row over Walkley nominees.
The Film Israel Doesn't Want You To See, ABC Journos Revolt, and Trump's Russia Deal
A pro-migration AI pub ad, the ABC’s union clash, Gaza documentary NAZA, sanctions relief for Moscow and the Greens’ Ukraine split.
The One Nation-Israel Alliance, CPAC Embarrasses The Media, and Europe Revolts
Spain and France erupt, Powderfinger reforms, Hanson gains new backers and Australia’s migration debate drowns in hypocrisy.
The Lamestream x Ette Collab You’ve Been Waiting For
Jan Fran joins Scott on quitting mainstream media for indie outlets, One Nation’s racist Victorian launch video and the AFR.
How Should The Greens Tackle Labor? Plus, Why Australia's Mamdani Doesn't Exist feat. Tom Ballard
The Greens’ new leaders, the left’s missing populist star, and the government’s hands-off response to the economic slump.
Did the Greens Seize Their Moment? Plus, Nine's Turmoil and What Australia's AI Hack Means
A new Greens leader, defections at Nine’s papers, the Medicare breach and AI rules, and Britain’s harder line on Israel.
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Exclusive: ABC Journalists Force Management Backdown on Disciplining Union President
ABC management have been forced to backdown on a threat to discipline ABC reporter and union president Michael Slezak.
Why was former Sky News host Erin Molan Granted 'Exclusive' Access to Gaza?
Erin Molan made world headlines with her "exclusive" tour of tunnels beneath Gaza, but her relationship with the pro-settler movement raise questions about the conditions of her access and whether the media should republish her content.
Inside One Nation's Extreme, AI-Fuelled Campaign Launch
Between threats to jail political opponents, and an AI-generated video montage focused on various racial minorities, One Nation's campaign launch was a disturbing experience in political extremism.
There’s one very simple reason why Australia doesn’t have a Mamdani, and never will
Australian progressives are in denial about where our politics is at.