Media
Journalist Marie Colvin killed in Syria
The media world lost a great talent last night, when veteran war correspondent Marie Colvin was killed in Syria. The American......
From the battlefield to the burbs – are drones the new frontier for journalism?
Drones have been used in warfare for years, unmanned planes that fly into dangerous zones and take out targets. Now......
Australian Journalist Arrested in Egypt
Hopes of a free press in Egypt since the ousting of President Hosni Mubarak looks less likely following the arrest......
New Australian philanthropy journalism project launches
The media can be a cynical realm. But in the age of phone hacking and Gina Rinehart’s creeping stakes in......
Is media to blame for climate change scepticism?
On Tuesday with a vote of 36 to 32, the government’s cleaner energy futures legislation finally became law. But is......
Crikey founder calls for government regulation of press
Due to appear before the government’s Independent Media Inquiry, shareholder activist and Crikey founder Stephen Mayne speaks with The Wire......
The African story about more than just famine: Kenyan journalist
When Africa made the headlines in Australia recently, the stories have been about famine. Such was the case during the......
TV station in hot water over pokie comments
Another chapter in the pokie reform story began today after it was revealed Channel Nine disguised comments against the reform......
Winners and Losers in Broadcast Wars
It’s been a torrid ten years for commercial free to air television as they compete with pay TV and the......
BBC cuts could be bad for minorities
As the BBC embarks on a five-year plan to cut spending, some commentators say the main losers will be minorities......