‘It’s a tension’: Sarah Ferguson on the legal challenges of domestic violence...
Sarah Ferguson interviewed numerous women and children in her new documentary about domestic violence, but legal restrictions meant the doco crew had to tread very carefully.
View ArticleBolt’s secret new project for the ABC (!) revealed
What in the world is Andrew Bolt doing working for the national broadcaster?
View ArticleStephen McDonell on why Beijing will be the last bureau standing
The ABC's China correspondent of 10 years is bowing out to work for the BBC. But he's not leaving Beijing.
View ArticleQ&A review: not enough women on the panel, but it’s kind of govt’s fault
There is a distinct gender imbalance on Q&A, but that is probably because there is a distinct gender imbalance in the Coalition.
View ArticleIs Michelle Guthrie going to sell ads on your ABC?
Given her commercial experience, is Michelle Guthrie likely to partially commercialise the ABC? An interview this morning suggested she might be open to it.
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Outsourcing does not break Sydney’s ABC stranglehold
The ABC has said it doesn’t matter if it stops producing content in smaller states because they are well represented through the production companies the ABC uses to produce content. But a Crikey...
View ArticleGuthrie uses first major speech to say … steady as she goes?
Michelle Guthrie suggested the ABC should partner with commercial broadcasters to become a one-stop shop for entertainment. The post Guthrie uses first major speech to say … steady as she goes?...
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Media Watch report stands up to scrutiny in defamation case
A Sun-Herald journalist has failed in an attempt to sue Media Watch for defamation -- and the ABC is considering recovering costs. The post Media Watch report stands up to scrutiny in defamation case...
View ArticleTips and rumours
Day won't go ... exec shake-up at the ABC? ... KRudd wants a job ... The post Tips and rumours appeared first on Crikey.
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What do scientists make of Catalyst’s reinvention?
A review of Catalyst found staff had low morale and felt unsupported by management. The show will be completely reworked next year -- but the scientific community is split on whether that is a good...
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The ABC can’t (and shouldn’t) produce more local drama content
The ABC cannot produce more Australian drama for a simple reason: it's too damn expensive. The post The ABC can’t (and shouldn’t) produce more local drama content appeared first on Crikey.
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Audio and video are the new ABC buzzwords, internal documents show
The ABC is preparing for yet another restructure announcement, where it's likely to make changes to increase communication and content between its silos. The post Audio and video are the new ABC...
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Just how committed to diversity and inclusion is the ABC?
Despite the ABC's new diversity and inclusion plan, simmering frustrations have led to a churn of POC contributors at the public broadcaster. The post Just how committed to diversity and inclusion is...
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Revamped Q&A brings the nation together (even the climate denialists)
Hamish Macdonald's first outing as host of Q&A had more than a few divisive moments. Will it last? The post Revamped Q&A brings the nation together (even the climate denialists) appeared first...
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A new night for Q+A in scheduling balancing act that shows up commercial...
The ABC will spread its flagship programming over the week in 2021, including moving Q+A to the current deadzone of Thursday nights. The post A new night for Q+A in scheduling balancing act that shows...
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And the REAL winner of the end-of-year ratings is… none of the commercial...
All the commercial networks have claimed to win the ratings year in one way or another, but the ABC was the real winner with its increase in audience share. The post And the REAL winner of the...
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What can Australia learn from conservative reactions to the ABC’s new...
The fact that Andrew Bolt fired bile at Why Are You Like This may actually help the show attract viewers. The post What can Australia learn from conservative reactions to the ABC’s new hyperwoke Gen Z...
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ABC may outsource outside broadcasting as technology ages and budget cuts bite
The ABC is inviting tenders from companies who can take over delivering outside broadcasts, citing costs and redundant technology. The post ABC may outsource outside broadcasting as technology ages and...
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No one’s watching you, Big Brother. Maybe you should start paying attention?
Australians are focusing on news and current affairs from 6pm to 8pm each day... which is bad news for big-budget programs. The post No one’s watching you, Big Brother. Maybe you should start paying...
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Cracking COVID doco and Ms Represented show why the ABC is so essential
Two outstanding programs on the national broadcaster proved once again just how important the ABC is for Australians. The post Cracking COVID doco and Ms Represented show why the ABC is so essential...
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