Amid ongoing debate about media coverage of antisemitism, this paper examines how a shift from reporting to advocacy has led, in many cases, to a negative portrayal of Jews, Israel and related issues. It argues that a decline of trust in much mainstream journalism, as well as job losses, forms an important part of the...

The Bondi Junction Inquest relates to the deaths of seven people during the incident that occurred at Westfield Shopping Centre, Bondi Junction on 13 April 2024. This report presents the findings of the New South Wales State Coroner. It provides 23 recommendations including in relation to the offender's mental health history, emergency service interoperability and...

Where journalists live has implications for the public and for the health of democracy. This paper identifies in which electorates Australia’s journalists live and whether these electorates are inner-metropolitan, outer-metropolitan, provincial or rural. It finds that more journalists live in electorates classified as inner-metropolitan than outer-metropolitan, provincial and rural electorates combined.

Interpretation of AEMO’s annual Gas Statement of Opportunities misses one crucial fact: Australia has an abundance of gas. This article suggests that the gas industry knows it can rely on certain media supporters to help perpetuate its claim that Australia doesn't have enough gas, while selling 80% of Australia’s gas overseas.

This review was announced following public discussion and comments about racist behaviour at the ABC and how the organisation responds to acts of racism from within and outside the organisation. The review has made 15 recommendations to improve the ABC’s systems and processes. The ABC commissioned the Review in response to calls for an independent...