Sooner or later there will be a tort of privacy in Australia and the media might as well get used to the idea, writes Dr Denis Muller, who teaches media ethics at Swinburne University.
July, 2011
Gay marriage honeymoon a smokescreen of lingering inequality
Hundreds of same-s-x couples rushed to be the first to marry in New York. But that win bears no resemblance to equality-focused gay rights moves in Australia and other advanced societies.
Miliband, Gillard and the moral posturing ties that bind
In essense, this Ed Miliband/Julia Gillard brand of moral posturing is a substitute for real political vision, writes Brendan O’Neill, editor of Spiked Online.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: The private lives of politicians
Crikey readers have their say.
Morning Market Report: Markets down as US debt ceiling rise fails
Dow Futures down 69 this morning after the US government failed on Sunday to agree on a deal to raise the debt ceiling as the August 2 deadline approaches.
Media briefs: Fairfax staff to strike? … new NotW claims …
Fairfax staff on The Age and the SMH are mulling whether to hit the barricades after a Fair Work Australia ballot on Friday showed a resounding 96% of union voters supported taking industrial action. Plus other media news.
Political snippets: PM a late convert to carbon pricing
At least some of Julia Gillard’s declining popularity can be put down to a belief by many voters that she is a politician who stands for nothing but keeping the Prime Minister’s job.
Video of the Day: Cadel Evans wins the Tour
If you didn’t catch it early this morning, watch Cadel Evans as he stands on the top of the winner’s podium for the Tour de France and draps himself in the Australian flag to hear compatriot Tina Arena sing the national anthem.
Tips and rumours: Tips and rumours
AFP beefs up on Christmas Island. With the federal government signing its refugee swap deal with Malaysia today, we’re told Australian Federal Police are sending a number of officers to Christmas Island “very soon” in order to deport asylum seekers to Malaysia. Icke on why the Queen is a lizard. Forget Christopher Monckton — the self-described “most controversial […]
Crikey Says: Bracing for the name of the perpetrator …
Considering the knee jerk coverage from some of the world’s media outlets over the weekend, this is worth the click.
Breivik? It’s not a Muslim name
Shakira Hussein waits to hear the name of the perpetrator of each atrocity, bracing herself against the inevitable backlash if it should be a Muslim name. But, says Hussein, we need to break this mood of instinctive defensiveness.
Why the soul of The Muppets died with Henson
Despite all the very best of intentions, all Muppet films and productions since the death of creator Jim Henson have been an embarrassment, say Elizabeth Stevens. What role did Disney play in its demise?
Air NZ’s 787 agony about to get worse
The comments made by Air New Zealand’s CFO Rob McDonald concerning ‘painful’ delays to its launch order for the Boeing 787-9 are regarded as the smoke rising from an issue that is about to ignite, reports Ben Sandilands.
Cadel Evans, you beauty
All hail Cadel! This morning’s papers across the nation were a victorious hue of yellow as Cadel Evan’s historic Tour de France victory edged out the death of Amy Winehouse to command the lead, writes Leigh Josey.
PHOTO GALLERY 
“I now pronounce you married”: New York’s gay wedding bonanza
Hundreds of gay couples flocked to registry offices in New York on the first weekend that same-sex marraige was legaliesd. Check out this charming gallery of happy couples and families celebrating the constant stream of nuptials.
Apple To Bid For Hulu?
Apple purchasing TV-on-demand service Hulu would alter television distribution to a degree that we’ve not yet seen before. It would also practically confirm the rumours that Apple are set to launch an actual Apple TV, says Dan Barrett.
Sunned, stuffed and a little pickled: a trip to Palermo, Sicily
Palmermo, Sicily, was heavily bombed during WWII but life continues to buzz there, with glorious beaches, markets heaving with fresh produce and walls lined with graffiti art, says Nicola Heath.
20 classics in 2011 #6: The Sea, The Sea by Iris Murdoch
The latest book in Angela Meyer’s project to read 20 classic, modern-classic or cult books in 2011 was The Sea, The Sea, by Iris Murdoch, a much admired and prolific author.
The rise of Norway’s hard right
Crikey media wrap: Norway is left reeling not only from the death of 93 people but also the implications of a homegrown terrorist intent on killing innocent citizens to fight against the “mulculturalism” of Europe.
China caught burying crashed train cars and the truth
China’s central censorship failed thanks to social media over the weekend with widespread posting of videos of damaged bullet-train carriages being buried in hastily dug trenches, reports Ben Sandilands.
Newspoll: 56-44 to Coalition
The Coalition’s two-party lead has eased to 56-44 from 58-42 a fortnight ago and support for the carbon tax is up six points to 36%, writes William Bowe.
Media briefs: News Corp defence … did James lie? …
The News of the World phone-hacking scandal just keeps on truckin’, as The Guardian’s headline today illustrates. Plus, our appetite for gossip and e-book sales up 160%.
