News Type: News & Analysis
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The Special Envoy and the Royal Commission
Australia’s Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism called for external oversight of ABC and SBS editorial coverage. ABC Friends argues this is a direct attack on editorial independence…
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Antisemitism, the ABC, and social cohesion
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism is turning its attention to the ABC. ABC Friends argues the ABC’s impartial journalism is a cornerstone of social cohesion, not a…
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Applications open for the ABC Trailblazers Program
The ABC’s Trailblazers Program is back, seeking regional young leaders aged 18–28 who are driving change in their communities. Applications close 1 August 2026.
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One Nation, misinformation and the case for a fully funded ABC
The surge in One Nation support is part of a global crisis of inequality and misinformation — and it poses a direct threat to public broadcasting in…
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Why a subscription model for the ABC would betray all Australians
Moving the ABC to a subscription model would betray the Australian value of a fair go and hollow out the universal service that makes it irreplaceable —…
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There’s a new campaign to shut down the ABC. It mustn’t succeed.
A coordinated campaign to shut down the ABC is gaining ground, from Advance to One Nation to Sky News. Cassandra Parkinson writes about why we must fight…
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Different Generations – Different media habits
From newspapers to algorithmic feeds, ABC Alumni’s Peter Marks examines how four generations consume information differently, and what that means for the ABC and public broadcasting’s future.
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The threats to the ABC are intensifying – we need your support
Democracy is under threat worldwide — and so is press freedom. Australia needs a fearless, independent ABC more than ever. But a new lobby is working to…
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Justin Stevens departs the ABC
ABC news director Justin Stevens has resigned, with Reuters global managing editor Simon Robinson set to be named as his replacement — bringing deep international editorial experience…
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Chris Kenny hit job fails basic journalism test
Citing anonymous advocacy as fact isn’t journalism — it’s amplification. ABC Friends examines why Chris Kenny’s News Corp attack on the ABC’s Gaza coverage fails the most…