Qantas – Fears for editorial independence
ABC journalists are seeking assurances from their management that a new deal with Qantas will not impinge on editorial independence, while the... Read More
7.30 – Sales sails
An ABC era has come to an end with the departure, after almost 12 years, of 7.30 presenter Leigh Sales. Although not... Read More
Librarians – Overwhelming community support
The ABC’s decision to drastically cut its library and archives services has prompted a widespread outcry from a large number of individuals... Read More
ABC Ombudsman to report to whom?
The announcement of a new ABC complaints ombudsman, who will answer directly to the board rather than the managing director, has highlighted... Read More
Carrington — ABC loses content giant
ABC staff and management are lamenting the loss of a broadcasting industry giant, who has been responsible for commissioning the most successful... Read More
Libraries — ABC Move will Diminish News Service
Serving and former ABC News journalists are outraged at management’s decision to sack 75 staff and contract librarians across the country, saying... Read More
MURDOCH — Waning influence?
A wave of Australian political momentum arrived with the federal election, and it appears to be washing up Rupert Murdoch’s newspapers. Their... Read More
ROWLAND – The new minister
After years of enduring a hostile Communications Minister, the ABC now has a champion in cabinet. Michelle Rowland, the Western Sydney MP... Read More
Attack — Media Freedom Threatened
A decision by the NSW Supreme Court to force journalists to hand over a draft story, before it is even published, is... Read More
BBC – Public broadcasting under attack globally
Two new books about the BBC, its contribution to society and the attacks against it, are a reminder about the crucial role... Read More
ABC – Why not an election issue?
As the long six-week election campaign draws to a close, ABC friends are left wondering why it is that the fate of... Read More
Bias — News Ltd shoots its foot
There is growing evidence that Rupert Murdoch’s vice-like grip on Australian public life is weakening. The circulation of his Australian mastheads is... Read More
