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    19 hours ago

    The West’s front-page apology over that cartoon, our verdict on the Steaming Brown Logies and why KNIFE EDGE is the media cliché of the times.

    Knife Edge | Media Bites
    KNIFE EDGE: The media cliché that’s cutting through. Plus, The West’s front-page apology for a racist cartoon, the Steaming Brown Logies cause a stink, and why parenting and live TV don’t mix.
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  2. Jul 1

    Our story on the defamation judgment from April 2019:

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  3. Jul 1

    The Daily Telegraph has lost its appeal against a defamation decision awarding actor Geoffrey Rush almost $3 million in damages

    Geoffrey Rush has major court win against Daily Telegraph
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  4. Jul 1

    "In times like this many argue that Australia needs public broadcasting more than ever. Sadly, the government and the ABC’s noisy band of critics do not agree." What the latest round of cuts mean for the ABC and its audience.

    ABC cuts - the fallout & the future | Media Watch
    "In times like this many argue that Australia needs public broadcasting more than ever. Sadly, the government and the ABC’s noisy band of critics do not agree." https://ab.co/2BSpGLu
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  5. Jun 30

    You can watch the full story on our website:

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  6. Jun 30

    250 jobs cut and programs axed as the ABC deals with a funding shortfall and a five-year digital plan. What the latest round of cuts mean for the ABC and its audience.

    ABC cuts - jobs and programs gone | Media Watch
    250 jobs cut and programs axed as the ABC deals with a funding shortfall and a five-year digital plan. What the latest round of cuts mean for the ABC and its audience. https://ab.co/2BSpGLu
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    Jun 29

    A US congressional committee investigating police actions in a park near the has been told the “attack” on 7NEWS U.S. Correspondent and her cameraman Tim Myers was unlawful.

    7NEWS' Amelia Brace addresses a US congressional committee
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  8. Jun 29

    A feature program on the ABC, the job cuts, the five-year plan and why more legacy programs and channels will disappear to fund its digital future. Catch up with on our website or on ABC iview:

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  9. Jun 29

    Coming up on : After months of damaging cuts across the media, the axe finally falls on the ABC. What the cuts mean, why they’re happening and why there will be more to come. 9.15

    Coming Up | Media Watch | 29 June 2020
    Coming up on #MediaWatch: After months of damaging cuts across the media, the axe finally falls on the ABC. What the cuts mean, why they’re happening and why there will be more to come. 9.15 @abctv
    31 replies 33 retweets 62 likes
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  10. Jun 29

    Tonight on : ABC cuts. What the latest ABC changes mean for its loyal audience. 9.15

    Tonight | Media Watch | 29 June 2020
    Tonight on #MediaWatch: ABC cuts. What the latest ABC changes mean for its loyal audience. 9.15 @abctv
    44 replies 44 retweets 119 likes
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  11. Jun 25

    End of an era: Sam Newman's greatest misses. Plus, mullet-mania hits WA.

    Stunned Mullet | Media Bites
    GOING, GOING, GONE: Nine boots Sam Newman after his latest attack on George Floyd. Plus, Mullet-mania hits WA, Seven & Nine give Mark McGowan the Hitler treatment, and CNN drill into the big news.
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  12. Jun 24

    Bauer Media exits Australia, selling its magazine titles to private equity firm Mercury Capital for a $500 million loss.

    Bauer’s fire sale | Media Watch
    Bauer Media exits Australia, selling its magazine titles to private equity firm Mercury Capital for a $500 million loss. #MediaWatch
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  13. Jun 23

    ABC budget cuts

    ABC wields axe to confront $84m budget cuts: * 250 staff going * flagship 7.45am radio news gone * News Channel progs to be reviewed * independent production down $5m pa * ABC Life becomes ABC Local * Sale and leaseback of ABC Ultimo could add $4m pa * Travel cut by 25%
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  14. Jun 23

    Rappler CEO talks to Media Watch about press freedom in the Philippines and her fight to stay out of jail

    Maria Ressa interview | Media Watch
    Rappler CEO Maria Ressa talks to Media Watch about press freedom in the Philippines and her fight to stay out of jail #MediaWatch https://ab.co/2YpqBvN
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  15. Jun 23

    You can read a response from Nine on our website:

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  16. Jun 23

    Nine admits it was “not ideal” to interview a grieving 14-year-old live on the Today show.

    Today show ethics | Media Watch
    Nine admits it was “not ideal” to interview a grieving 14-year-old live on the Today show. #MediaWatch https://ab.co/3hQZWje
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  17. Jun 22

    Catch up with on our website or on ABC iview:

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  18. Jun 22

    Maria Ressa on press freedom, the Duterte government and her ‘cyberlibel’ conviction. Crime and minors - Nine’s Today show pushes too hard with a 14-year-old witness. Bauer Media burns $500 million on a failed magazine strategy.

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  19. Jun 22

    Soon on : Tough to watch. Nine admits Today show interview with grieving teenager ‘not ideal’. 9.15

    Soon | Media Watch | 22 June 2020
    Soon on #MediaWatch: Tough to watch. Nine admits Today show interview with grieving teenager ‘not ideal’. 9.15 @abctv
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  20. Jun 22

    Coming up on : Maria Ressa on press freedom in the Philippines, her ‘cyberlibel’ conviction, and holding power to account. Watch her interview tonight. 9.15

    Coming up | Media Watch | 22 June 2020
    Coming up on #MediaWatch: Maria Ressa on press freedom in the Philippines, her ‘cyberlibel’ conviction, and holding power to account. Watch her interview tonight. 9.15
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