EXCLUSIVE: ABC delays axing Indigenous TV department, after Lamestream report
The move comes following an outcry within the ABC, and among the entertainment industry more generally.
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The ‘Miscarriage of Justice’ the Media Won't Report + Will Anyone Call Out Israel's Hind Rajab Lies?
A "serious miscarriage of justice" is usually something that would be reported widely, so why is the media silent on this one? Plus, the media refuse to call out Israel's lies during coverage of Zomi Frankcom's killing.
The ‘Miscarriage of Justice’ the Media Won't Report. Plus, Will Anyone Call Out Israel's Hind Rajab Lies?
A "serious miscarriage of justice" is usually something that would be reported widely, so why is the media silent on this one? Plus, the media refuse to call out Israel's lies during coverage of Zomi Frankcom's killing.
Hugh Marks axes ABC’s 40-year-old Indigenous TV Department
The ABC has scrapped a key Indigenous leadership role, and cancelled an Indigenous-led TV series that it previously promoted as a flagship program.
The Daily Aus Promotes Its Investors, Hannah Ferguson’s Rocky Campaign Start and News Corp Cuts Arts Coverage
The Daily Aus promotes a festival, but doesn't disclose the organisers have an ownership stake. Plus, News Corp is slashing arts coverage and Hannah Ferguson's campaign for Grayndler suffers a communications hiccup.
The Daily Aus Promotes Its Investors, Hannah Ferguson’s Rocky Campaign Start and News Corp Cuts Arts Coverage
The Daily Aus promotes a festival, but doesn't disclose the organisers have an ownership stake. Plus, News Corp is slashing arts coverage and Hannah Ferguson's campaign for Grayndler suffers a communications hiccup.
Why Jo Puccini’s Exit Could Change the Future of ABC News
In Jo Puccini's exit from the ABC, Hugh Marks has not lost a head of investigations, but a formidable advocate for journalists who defined the culture at ABC News.
Media Watch Source Turns on Media Watch?
In the latest twist to the Mahmood Fazal saga, the woman at the centre of Monday Night's Media Watch episode has criticised the program and the ABC for a lack of care in handling her identity.
ABC Apologises and Deletes Gina Rinehart Joke, Despite Investigation Finding No Rules Broken
Hugh Marks wants to change the ABC’s rules on what jokes it can broadcast, apologise and remove content — all because of a week-long Gina Rinehart media campaign.
ABC Caves to Gina, a Media Watch Twist, and Four Corners Fall Out
A source turns on Media Watch, Hugh Marks is rewriting the rules of what can be said on ABC, and journalists are shell-shocked after Jo Puccini's exit.
ABC Investigations Boss Quits After Four Corners Controversies
Jo Puccini had worked at the ABC for 25 years and was one of the news divisions longest-serving and most senior leaders.
The Walkleys Scrub Mahmood Fazal as ABC Confidentiality Debate Explodes
Lamestream can reveal new details of the fallout over the removal of two episodes of Four Corners, by reporter Mahmood Fazal, including the Walkley foundation scrubbing their website.
What's Really Going On At Mamamia? Plus, The Epstein Story Re-Emerges
The big media story this week has been allegations of nepotism at Mamamia, but it looks like the company has bigger problems.
Can Attacking A Writers Festival Turn This Man Into A Right-Wing Star?
What do Mark Latham, Sam Bamford and even Hollywood actress Emily Blunt's sister have in common? All of them got caught up in one man's campaign against a writers festival in the last few weeks.
Don’t Believe The Hype, Albanese Sided With Big Tech Over Workers and Artists
Anthony Albanese has failed to announce a single policy to address the industrial challenges created by AI, but political journalists believe he's "led" and managed to please everyone.
An Inside Account of Testifying at the Royal Commission as a Pro-Palestine Activist
Yasmine Johnson is a Jewish student who gave evidence at the Royal Commission on behalf of Students for Palestine. In an interview with Lamestream, she explains why she took part and what the process was like.