Measuring media bias: problematic and out-datedMedia organisations often come under criticism for bias reporting. But measuring bias is no easy task and the tradition model of looking for partisan opinions is out-dated and riddled with complexities, writes Jason Wilson.
Bias in the news
Media failing to report medical conflicts of interest
Too many medical stories look more like promotion than journalism- and have been driven by the powerful marketing machinery of one of the most profitable industries on the planet, writes Roy Moynihan.
Flint: et tu, Daily Telegraph?
The media have never had such access to a prime minister as they have had since 1996. But with a few notable exceptions, most have never wanted John Howard in the Lodge. His answer to adverse comment and any bias in the news has been to speak directly to the people. Two recent developments have significantly increased the potential for more bias, writes David Flint.
