Media
Australia's news media code reaches parliament with minor tweaks expected
The code, which is largely opposed by Google and Facebook, will be debated this week
Amanda Meade
16, Feb, 2021 @9:02 AM
Bushfire article in the Australian that fuelled misinformation cleared by press council
Article on arson arrests published by Murdoch-owned News Corp paper during Black Summer fires was shared by Donald Trump Jr
Graham Readfearn
16, Feb, 2021 @5:02 AM
Australian magazine claims split as Harry and Meghan announce pregnancy
Poorly timed New Idea magazine cover hits stands on the same day Duke and Duchess of Sussex announce they are ‘overjoyed’ to be expecting
Natasha May
15, Feb, 2021 @12:13 PM
Seven West Media signs multimillion-dollar deal to join Google's News Showcase
Network becomes first large Australian media company to agree terms with search giant
Amanda Meade
15, Feb, 2021 @8:24 AM
BBC faces oblivion despite TV drama golden age, says Russell T Davies
Screenwriter behind Doctor Who, Years and Years and It’s a Sin suggests UK broadcasters in peril
Maya Wolfe-Robinson
15, Feb, 2021 @6:00 AM
More than 8m people tune in to final of ITV's The Masked Singer
Final of celebrity singing contest is most watched show of 2021 so far outside of news and sport
Maya Wolfe-Robinson
14, Feb, 2021 @1:26 PM
Murdoch journalist given key voice over new chair of Ofcom
Paul Potts, a director of Times newspapers, appointed to panel to choose new head of broadcasting regulator
Vanessa Thorpe
14, Feb, 2021 @6:00 AM
BBC boss hits back at China over ban on World News service
Director general Tim Davie warns of ‘growing global threat to free media’
Molly Blackall
13, Feb, 2021 @1:49 PM
The people using Instagram to find a life-saving kidney donor
Bo Harris says he was not only looking for an organ donation, he wanted to put a face to his largely invisible kidney disease
Kari Paul in San Francisco
13, Feb, 2021 @11:00 AM
Spiked New York Times column on reporter's exit published by New York Post
Bret Stephens piece criticizing newspaper’s handling of Donald McNeil departure was pulled by senior bosses
Miranda Bryant
12, Feb, 2021 @5:28 PM
Microsoft urges US and EU to follow Australian digital news code
Firm stood against Facebook and Google over plan to make tech giants pay news organisations
Alex Hern
12, Feb, 2021 @12:02 PM
Australian news media code to be debated in parliament after Senate committee endorses bill
Coalition-majority committee recommends legislation to be debated next week without amendment
Josh Taylor
12, Feb, 2021 @7:42 AM
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