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.
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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 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.
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.
We Counted All the Errors in Jillian Segal’s Attack on the ABC and SBS
Jillian Segal wants a new body to vet journalism. If she had submitted her evidence in front of the Royal Commission as an article to a newsdesk, it wouldn’t pass fact-check.
The Press Gallery Strikes Again + The Push To Silence Doctors and Nurses
The regulator for healthcare workers makes an awkward defence of its policy to silence workers, and the Midwinter ball serves up the mediocrity we've come to expect.
Karl Stefanovic Is No Free Speech Martyr, He's A Political Operative.
Karl immediately runs to YouTube after his exit from Nine is confirmed, and we dive a little deeper into The Daily Aus' Pauline Hanson coverage
Pauline Hanson and the Ritual Humiliation of Australia's Media
The public is shocked Pauline Hanson got treated with such a light touch; journalists are starting to respond. But how seriously are they taking it?
The Press Council's Hypocrisy, Sharri's Royal Commission Leaks, and the Truth Is Out There
Australia's Press Council shows it's not fit for purpose with a decision against a cartoon about Benjamin Netanyahu. Did Australia's foremost paranormal investigator have a brush with Steven Spielberg? Plus, will the Royal Commission call the ABC?
The Charlie Pickering non-Apology, An Albanese Lie the Media Missed. Plus, How to Stand Up to Political Pressure
The Australian media completely missed a major fib told by the Albanese government, and Charlie Pickering performs a not-very-apologetic backflip.
Charlie Pickering’s attack on Grace Tame is a test for the ABC
Charlie Pickering gave the ABC's most unhinged critics, who want to abolish the ABC, exactly the ammunition they wanted. Staff cannot understand why he did it.
Hugh Marks Just Seized Control of ABC News. Plus, What's Really Behind the House-Clearing at Four Corners?
The ABC's news director was spectacularly replaced this week. It doesn't bode well for the future direction of the broadcaster.
The Media's Treatment of Flotilla Detainees is Shocking and Unprecedented
Australians are returning home with stories of abuse and mistreatment while the media is deferring to Israel by interrogating them as if they aren't reliable.