Australia’s media industry is in freefall. A bombshell new report by Medianet has laid bare the grim reality of journalism in 2025—where reporters are underpaid, undervalued, and increasingly out of work thanks to AI. Fake news is flourishing, newsroom closures are accelerating, and public trust in the media is circling […]
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Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) has announced that Triple M and Marty Sheargold have mutually parted ways, following a firestorm of outrage over the radio host’s vile comments about the Matildas, Australia’s national women’s soccer team. The controversy has ignited widespread condemnation, forcing the network to confront the fallout from Sheargold’s […]
Ah, Women in Media Australia, the organisation that claims to champion gender equity, leadership, and workplace safety for women in journalism—unless, of course, you happen to be a woman of colour who was unceremoniously booted from the national broadcaster under highly dubious circumstances. Then, you’re on your own. In a […]
Update March 14 – Women in Media has reportedly removed Buttrose from its event. Women in Media Australia is facing intense criticism after announcing that former ABC chair Ita Buttrose will headline an upcoming fundraising event—just weeks after her controversial witness testimony in Antoinette Lattouf’s unlawful dismissal case against the […]
Antoinette Lattouf’s unfair dismissal case against the ABC took an emotional turn on day two, as the journalist broke down in court while recalling the fallout from her abrupt removal from the airwaves. The Federal Court heard distressing testimony detailing the toll her sacking has taken on her career, mental […]
In what many are calling a blow to journalistic integrity, The New York Times (NYT) finds itself in the crosshairs of a high-stakes defamation lawsuit filed by actor and filmmaker Justin Baldoni. The $250m lawsuit, which also names Wayfarer Studios and several affiliated parties, challenges the newspaper’s December 2024 article, […]
Channel 9 host Tony Jones has issued an apology after Novak Djokovic snubbed an on-court interview with sports journalist Jim Courier following his straight-set victory over Jiri Lehecka at the Australian Open on Sunday night. The incident, which stunned fans and commentators alike, came after a controversial segment from Jones […]
Much has been written about the longstanding failings of the Australian media in its reportage of Indigenous affairs. The most recent example is the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum. Research shows journalists were unable to articulate to voters what they were voting for. It also shows journalists failed to counter misinformation and were ill-equipped […]
In the seemingly never-ending psychodrama surrounding Rupert Murdoch and his family, life has imitated art. Again. A report on December 9 in The New York Times revealed details of the recent secret hearing in a Nevada probate court that was literally prompted by the epic HBO drama Succession. In April last year, […]
The ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) has come under fire after a review revealed widespread racism within its ranks, as culturally diverse staff reported instances of racial discrimination and missed opportunities for career advancement. Led by Indigenous lawyer Terri Janke, the review was commissioned following high-profile resignations, including that of prominent […]
