News & analysis
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ABC Friends promotional video by Macquarie University interns
Northern Suburbs ABC Friends welcomed four Macquarie University Media Interns to learn more about what they do.
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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…
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Blue Mountains May 2026 newsletter
The Blue Mountains ABC Friends branch newsletter for May 2026 covers their upcoming participation in the Katoomba Winter Magic Festival on 20 June, preparations for ABC Friends…
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Why the ABC is right to define antisemitism on its own terms
The ABC has declined to adopt the royal commission’s antisemitism definition. We explain why this matters for the ABC’s independence.
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A fearless ABC: Kim Williams speaks in Hobart
ABC Chair Kim Williams delivered the 2026 Andrew Bent Lecture in Hobart, making a compelling case for renewed investment in a fearless, independent ABC that is free…
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The ABC: a powerhouse for Australia’s economy and culture
A new Deloitte Access Economics report finds ABC screen productions contributed $772 million to the Australian economy and supported over 7,700 jobs between 2022–23 and 2024–25 —…
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New faces on the ABC Board
ABC Friends welcomes the appointment of Dr Lisa Caffery as ABC Deputy Chair and Mr Damien Miller as Director, and thanks outgoing Board member Mario D’Orazio for…
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First Science Journalism Fellows chosen
ABC Friends has funded the first three fellows under the ABC Science Journalism Fellowship Program — bringing fresh, evidence-based science storytelling to Australian audiences across podcast and…
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Government renews Indo-Pacific broadcast funding – and you helped make it happen.
The ABC’s Indo-Pacific Broadcasting Strategy has been renewed — but with less funding and more uncertainty. ABC Friends responds to the 2026-27 federal budget.