The Latest Breaking News from Justin Stevens

Judge says ex-soldier Heston Russell defamation case becoming ‘a bit of a farce’ as ABC reinstates defence

Federal court judge drops demand for broadcaster to reveal source, stating their identity was already known by Russell

The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2023

ABC drops defence in former commando Heston Russell’s defamation case to protect sources

Broadcaster prepared to accept consequences and pay damages less than two weeks before start of trial

The Guardian - AU · Jul 12, 2023

Insiders host David Speers takes on expanded role of national political lead at ABC

ABC says the move is unrelated to former political editor Andrew Probyn being made redundant several weeks ago

The Guardian - AU · Jul 5, 2023

ABC chair Ita Buttrose calls racist treatment of Q+A host Stan Grant 'abhorrent'

ABC chair Ita Buttrose says Australians need to reflect upon their "abhorrent" and "unacceptable" behaviour on social media, following the treatment of high-profile Indigenous journalist Stan Grant.

ABC News · May 26, 2023

Stan Grant and Australian media’s racism reckoning

After a three-decade career, the respected Indigenous Australian broadcaster Stan Grant hosted his final TV show on Monday after announcing that he would be stepping down due to racist abuse by viewers. 

The Week · May 25, 2023

Man charged over alleged threats against journalist Stan Grant

A man has been charged for allegedly threatening Stan Grant just days after the ABC journalist quit amid intensifying racism against him.

The New Daily · May 25, 2023

Sydney man charged after allegedly threatening ABC journalist Stan Grant online

A Fairfield Heights man is charged with making online threats towards Indigenous ABC journalist Stan Grant, who last week announced he was stepping aside from his media commitments indefinitely.

ABC News · May 25, 2023

ABC fears for Indigenous staff as ‘evil’ comments on the rise in lead-up to voice referendum

Managing director David Anderson says broadcaster has measures in place to protect staff, including blocking emails

The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2023

Senate told ABC coronation coverage saw 1800 complaints

The ABC's coronation coverage that led to Stan Grant stepping away as host of Q+A generated about 1800 complaints from the public.

AAP · May 24, 2023

ABC rejects claims it was ‘swamped’ by complaints about King Charles III coronation coverage

Broadcaster says it received only 169 ‘good faith’ responses from viewers about coronation coverage, 59 of which have been referred to ombudsman

The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2023