The beloved Australian film critic David Stratton has died at 85.
- Associate Professor in Media and Communication, The University of Western Australia
Thanks to the internet, there is no shortage of information about films. But Margaret and David have left a hole that is hard to fill.
Channel Nine has apologised to Gina Rinehart over its mini-series House of Hancock. What implications does this have for screenwriters telling stories about powerful figures?
An ACMA investigation of Andrew Bolt raises questions of fair and accurate reporting, the clash over facts, fair comment and the right of readers and viewers to be fully informed.
It’s been reported as an issue of “false balance” but a secret recording of senior ABC editorial staff discussing NBN coverage raises broader questions about ethics and news judgement.
Journalists commonly make three errors when it comes to speaking about objectivity in their craft.
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