The problems the media and politicians face run deeper than the disgruntled voters and empowered readers: society is being rewired by the internet.
Annabel Crabb
My name is Annabel Crabb and I’m a pollaholic
When you’re a political journalist, being obsessed with Newspoll and other polling comes as part of the territory. But Annabel Crabb is renouncing her long time devotion to the poll, saying last year should have taught journalist and this year she’s going “Polled Turkey.”
Labor’s wrangling playing out on the nation’s bookshelves
The publishing industry is bracing for a mini political publishing boom as last week’s turmoil in Canberra reverberates around the nation’s bookshops.
Sheehan: The real reason Auntie courted Annabel
Paul Sheehan claims the reason the ABC was willing to shell out $250k a year to nab high-profile political commentator Annabel Crabb was to secure her as the cheerleader for its new 24-hour news channel.
Talking the Town: Talking the Town: The Walkleys
Margot Saville spills all the all the glitz, glamour and gossip from last night’s Walkey Awards, on a night where two failing business models — music industry at the Arias and media — battled to stay relevant.
Crikey editor moves to ABC Online
The editor of Crikey, Jonathan Green, has resigned to take up a new post with the ABC. Inside sources say he will be sorely missed.
Caroline Overington drops some hints on Rupert’s paywall plans (and tangles with Annabel Crabb)
Margaret Simons reports live from the Media140 conference in Sydney, where journalist Caroline Overington pissed off News Ltd by talking about its paywall plans, had a crack at the ABC, and clashed with Annabel Crabb.
What next? Meme, the musical, starring Bumcrabb and Bolt
New internet meme alert! Where does Andrew Bolt get his climate change sceptic facts and figures from? The “University of East Bumcrack”, said Annabel Crabb. T-shirts already available for sale.
Political power? The writing’s on the wall
It’s been a political writing bonanza, with Liberals finally joining the political book club normally run by Labor. Plus, books generate more kudos than a thousand poll-tested soundbites, writes George Megalogenis.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Women at war
Crikey readers debate Guy Rundle and his views on women on the front line. Plus, the ridiculous actions of question time and will VCA never dance again?
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Tabloid Crikey?
Crikey readers weigh in on Michael Danby’s criticisms of New Matilda and Crikey and Mark Day on Mark Day.
The ABC gets Crabby
The ABC’s hiring of print journalist Annabel Crabb explicitly for the digital space is a bold sign that Aunty wants to bolster its online presence beyond simply providing a record of its traditional media, says Dave Gaukroger.
Tips and rumours: Tips and rumours: Bradfield byelection heats up
Who else is about to declare their candidacy for the Bradfield byelection? Further Jetstar and Qantas dealings and which state premier has been spotted jaywalking?
Guy Rundle: Friday drive-bys: breaching Godwin’s law
Rundle talks Blair and Bolt breaking Godwin’s law, coverage of the Xinjiang riots and Annabel Crabb beating out Jacko.
Love’s letter lost: Malcolm Turnbull’s dead cat scrawl unearthed
I have a copy of the letter that young Malcolm Turnbull wrote to his ex-girlfriends cat, reports The Justinian’s Richard Ackland.
Talking the Town: Talking the town: Turnbull tales and Gillard among the chosen
Julia Gillard has revealed that she relaxes by reading “very bad” detective novels, walking on the beach and “going out to dinner with friends, the usual things,” writes Margot Saville.
RATED RUDE The Press Gallery arrive for the Annual Christmas Drinks at the Lodge
Everyone queued up outside…
