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Three reasons why disinformation is so pervasive and what we can do about it
Donald Trump derided any critical news coverage as “fake news” and his unwillingness to concede the 2020 presidential election eventually...
Aug 12, 2022
Why feminist horror novel The Stepford Wives is still relevant, 50 years on
On August 26 1970, 50,000 women marched down Fifth Avenue in New York City in a Women’s Strike. Organised by feminist activist Betty...
Aug 12, 2022
Publishers vs the Internet Archive
Earlier this month, the Internet Archive asked a US court to end a lawsuit filed against it by four large book publishers. The Internet...
Aug 5, 2022
Jane Goodall joins Barbie’s ‘inspiring women’ series
In news many probably never expected to see, no-frills, outdoorsy, animal behaviour expert and conservation activist Jane Goodall...
Aug 5, 2022
University journalism courses need to teach about cultural safety before students enter the workforc
Content warning: this article contains mentions of racial discrimination against First Nations people. The ABC recently apologised to...
Jul 29, 2022
The end of Neighbours is a loss of career pathways for Australia’s emerging screen talent
Australia’s longest-running television drama, Neighbours, is the latest casualty in the global flux of television cultures. The death of...
Jul 28, 2022
COVID-19 changed travel writing
In 2019, international travel and tourism was a $1.7 trillion global industry. A new cruise ship with space for 6600 passengers was...
Jul 21, 2022
Jennifer Down wins the 2022 Miles Franklin Literary Award with Bodies of Light
Jennifer Down’s Bodies of Light is a shattering novel, one that breaks and then rebuilds its readers. It has won the 2022 Miles Franklin...
Jul 20, 2022
Five winners reflect on a life-changing experience
The Women in Media community misses our co-patron, Caroline Jones, beyond measure and is proud to continue an initiative that was close...
Jul 15, 2022
Nine key takeaways from the Digital News Report
For anyone with even a passing interest in online media consumption, the annual digital news report is a must-read. The University of...
Jul 15, 2022
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