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'Out of whack': War Memorial program was not impartial, ACMA finds

AWM council chair says its relationship with the ABC has been sullied.

The Canberra Times · Sep 17

New laws to make tech companies pay for news will help, but there are 4 key problems

The government has finally tabled its News Bargaining Incentive legislation to make big tech companies pay for the Australian journalism they use on their platforms.

The Conversation · Aug 13

'No excuse': Telstra fined over millions of spam texts

Australians were bombarded with millions of spam texts from a major telco that didn't allow them to unsubscribe without providing personal information.

AAP · Mar 5, 2025

Sydney news: Levels of violent crime involving a weapon stay low in NSW, despite Sydney gangland murders

MORNING BRIEFING: Crime statistics show murders, assaults and robberies involving a knife or firearm are lower than in almost any other year over the past two decades.

ABC News · Jun 15, 2022

Independent review praises ABC complaints unit but recommends new ombudsman role to handle appeals

Review says internal complaints unit is ‘efficient and professional’ but also recommends addition of ombudsman and new social media policies

The Guardian - AU · May 17, 2022