Within hours of jumping onto TikTok, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump racked up over 2 million followers. This is the same platform he tried to ban when he was president, citing national security concerns. Joining TikTok on Saturday could help Trump connect with younger voters in his third run for […]
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Sky News host Peter Stefanovic has come under fire for overshadowing what should’ve been a joyous moment for young Indigenous man Keegan Payne by attempting to ambush him during an awkward interview. The 19-year-old made history on Sunday by clinching the top prize in the Northern Territory’s Million Dollar Fish […]
In the captivating realm of Hollywood’s glitz and glamour, Ugandan-Australian actor Suzan Mutesi stands out as a beacon of talent and resilience. With an Instagram following surpassing one million, Mutesi transcends the label of mere influencer; she embodies a formidable presence. In an exclusive sit-down with Back Cover News, she […]
In a powerful testament to diversity and achievement, Living (LVN) Colour magazine unveils its latest issue, shining a spotlight on 94 remarkable Australian women of African descent. Featuring supermodel Duckie Thot and Wiggles star Tsehay Hawkins, this inclusive publication celebrates the invaluable contributions of these trailblazers across various communities and […]
Back Cover News, a subsidiary of Back Cover Media PTY LTD, is proud to announce the official launch of its YouTube talk show hosted by esteemed journalist Mibenge Nsenduluka. This groundbreaking weekly series promises to deliver compelling interviews with a diverse array of guests, ranging from celebrities and politicians to […]
Former prime time Fox News host Tucker Carlson – long known as a public cheerleader for Donald Trump – has conducted a wide-ranging two-hour interview with the Russian president, Vladimir Putin. Carlson, who has consistently argued Russia’s case for its invasion of Ukraine, posted his interview on both his own site […]
It’s well documented that news media influences our behaviour in all manner of ways, from how much meat we buy to our attitudes towards exercise. Journalism does not merely hold a mirror up to reality, as some have argued. It creates versions of reality. With every decision of which story to include and exclude, […]
Kim Williams, former chief executive of News Corp Australia, will replace Ita Buttrose as the chair of the ABC, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Wednesday morning. Buttrose, who confirmed last year that she would not seek a second term, will conclude her role in March. Albanese emphasised the importance […]
The dispute between the ABC and Antoinette Lattouf, the stand-in radio presenter it recently sacked ostensibly for disobeying a managerial directive, encapsulates several problems that have bedevilled the national broadcaster in recent years. One is the issue of how to deal with journalistic staff posting on social media about issues […]
*UPDATE* Lattouf has since filed a complaint to the Fair Work Commission for unlawful termination on the grounds of “political opinion or a reason that included political opinion”. Former ABC fill-in radio host, Antoinette Lattouf, is considering legal action after being dismissed by the public broadcaster for expressing critical views […]
