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 […]
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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 […]
In a momentous celebration of advocacy and leadership, Mariam Veiszadeh, a trailblazing human rights champion and CEO of Media Diversity Australia, was awarded the prestigious Asian-Australian Leadership Award at the Melbourne Arts Centre gala dinner on Wednesday. Veiszadeh, originally from Afghanistan, has been recognised for her unwavering commitment to instigating […]
In recent weeks, concerns have escalated over the apparent challenges faced by journalists working across mainstream news outlets in Australia when reporting on the Israel-Palestine conflict. Media insiders tell BACKCOVERNEWS.COM that some reporters have allegedly faced challenges and, in certain instances, experienced attempts at censorship by their editors while covering […]
In the wake of Victoria’s recent ban on public displays of the Nazi salute, there is growing scrutiny surrounding media reporting in Australia and how language is often used to perpetuate negative stereotypes of people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities. In recent years, mainstream media outlets have come […]
Megyn Kelly and Candace Owens had a fiery exchange on whether potential employers should blacklist college students participating in protests against Israel. The dispute ignited when Kelly, host of The Megyn Kelly Show on SiriusXM, criticised US Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy for opposing efforts to withhold job opportunities from […]
Lachlan Murdoch is set to take over his father Rupert’s media empire, sparking speculation of significant changes and a shift to more extreme right-wing ideology at Fox Corp and News Corp. Rupert, aged 92, recently announced his decision to step down as chairman of both Fox Corp and News Corp, […]
In the past few days, the Israel-Palestine conflict has resurfaced on the world stage with a surge in violence, largely caused by the recent clashes between Hamas and Israel. The complex nature of this conflict includes historical tensions, geopolitical complexities, and worries about media bias. Recent Clashes between Hamas and […]
How an Unapologetic Conservative Force is Dominating Mainstream Media Who is Candace Owens? In the ever-shifting battlefield of American media, she is the firebrand who’s set it ablaze. Her unapologetic style and unwavering conservative stance have made her a juggernaut in the mainstream media, but who is Candace Owens? Born […]
