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...

This report brings together evidence from over a decade to shed light on young news audiences today. It outlines key behavioural and attitudinal trends among young people (aged 18–24), shedding light on key differences and changes in how they consume and relate to news. It also illuminates what they are proactively doing around news.

The Australian Government has set itself a busy agenda of media regulatory reform. It has already implemented several changes since coming to office, however numerous promised media policies remain unrealised. This paper briefly outlines key pieces of media policy and regulation that may be expected in 2026.

This report explores the gap between academic research and industry needs in the news media. It shares insights from a roundtable where media stakeholders identified key challenges and research priorities to strengthen collaboration and better align research with newsroom realities and long-term sustainability.

This report explores the evolving relationship between Australian news organisations, social media (Facebook) and online audiences. The study analyses more than three million posts from 25 Australian news publishers to gain insights into how news content is distributed, how audiences engage with news topics, and the nature of misinformation and disinformation spread.