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How the Bendigo writers’ festival’s code of conduct caused a walkout and claims of censorship

The last-minute code of conduct and the backlash are the latest in a string of controversies ‘symptomatic of the current environment’ in the arts

The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2025

Peter Dutton calling the ABC and the Guardian ‘hate media’ rings alarm bells for democracy

In front of a crowd of party faithful last weekend, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton referred to the ABC, Guardian Australia and other news platforms as “hate media”. The language was extreme, the inference being these outlets were not simply doing their jobs, but attacking him and his side of politics…

The Conversation · Apr 28, 2025

Lisa Wilkinson says ‘I published a true story about a rape’ after Bruce Lehrmann defamation case ruling

Former host of The Project hails verdict as Network Ten solicitor calls decision ‘unmitigated disaster’ for Lehrmann

The Guardian - AU · Apr 15, 2024

Australian media’s racism reckoning: Indigenous journalist quits over ‘unrelenting’ abuse

Stan Grant walks away from presenting job at the national broadcaster, after coverage of the King’s coronation prompted torrent of vitriol

The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2023

Victorian council proposes media policy changes to quash requests that might embarrass councillors, staff

A Melbourne University researcher has labelled a proposed media relations policy "undemocratic" but this regional Victorian mayor has defended the plan, insisting it is about preventing "misuse" of information.

ABC News · Dec 20, 2022

As Victoria's election race tightens, these are some of the seats the leaders have been visiting

In the final few weeks of campaigning, the two men vying to be Victoria's premier have been zig-zagging across the state. Where they've visited could offer some clues into how they think things might be shaping up in the final stretch.

ABC News · Nov 24, 2022

Kevin Rudd accuses News Corp of ‘dog-whistling’ over reporting of Daniel Andrews

Former prime minister and media academics criticise reports, but Jeff Kennett says questions are ‘fair play’

The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2022

‘Missed Opportunity’: The Media Should Have Talked About Colonisation More After The Queen Died

Coverage of the Queen's death has taken media space away from real discussions of colonisation and the monarchy's effect on Australia.

Pedestrian.tv · Sep 21, 2022

ABC and SBS partnerships, tax breaks among recommendations to ensure regional newspapers' future

A federal parliamentary committee suggests grants, tax breaks, and ABC-SBS partnerships will help regional newspapers remain sustainable amid rising costs and a loss of journalists.

ABC News · Mar 24, 2022