Australian media outlets are falling short in delivering fair and unbiased reporting on the Israel-Gaza conflict, according to recent research findings. Last month, BACKCOVERNEWS.COM exclusively revealed there are growing concerns about press freedom in Australia after some journalists across major newsrooms said they experienced attempts at censorship while covering Israel and Palestine […]
Adelaide is buzzing with excitement as the talented Shantae Barnes-Cowan, a 20-year-old Adnyamathanha woman hailing from Whyalla, has been nominated for Best Lead Actress in Film at the AACTA Awards. The recognition comes for her compelling portrayal of Murra in the Australian drama Sweet As, a coming-of-age masterpiece that debuted […]
Taylor Swift recently opened up about the emotional toll she experienced after Kim Kardashian released a portion of a 2016 phone call between Swift and Kanye West. Speaking to Time after being named the publication’s 2023 Person of the Year, Swift revealed the impact of the incident on her mental […]
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been slapped with a fourth lawsuit which accuses the hip hop mogul, his longtime associate Harve Pierre, and an unidentified third man of allegedly gang-raping a 17-year-old girl inside Combs’ Manhattan recording studio in 2003. The plaintiff, identified as Jane Doe, claims she was trafficked from […]
After nearly two years of deliberation, two inquiries, and an election, the federal government has voted against enshrining Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe’s Private Members Bill, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), into law. The UNDRIP Bill, introduced to Parliament in March 2022, seeks to establish […]
Cardi B and Offset have reignited split speculation after unfollowing each other on Instagram. The celebrity couple, both 31, sent shockwaves across social media on Monday with Cardi B sharing cryptic messages on her Instagram stories. In her posts, the Bodak Yellow rapper hinted at personal growth, stating, “You know […]
Australian households are at breaking point when it comes to finances, with a staggering 78% expressing extreme or significant stress about money. New research by leading comparison website Finder shows Australians are more stressed than they were at the onset of the pandemic, as stress levels have jumped from 68% […]
More than one year after The Sydney Morning Herald lost subscribers when gossip columnist Andrew Hornery bullied Rebel Wilson into coming out as gay, readers across Nine mastheads are once again fleeing in droves. The current exodus has been triggered by contentious coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict. Nine editors, including […]
Brave journalists advocating for ethical reporting on the Gaza conflict by signing an open letter to Australian media organisations are reportedly facing threats and repercussions from their editors. Last month, BACKCOVERNEWS.COM exclusively revealed there are growing concerns about press freedom in Australia after some journalists across major newsrooms said they […]
A coalition of global experts is urging scientists to employ cutting-edge archaeological methods for credible and robust insights into human evolution amid recent controversy over Homo naledi’s burial practices in South Africa’s Rising Star Cave. The call to action stems from assertions made in June, suggesting that Homo naledi, a […]
