In a move that strikes fear into the hearts of The Oz execs, News International in the UK, will stop distributing bulk copies of newspapers sold for a nominal amount to hotels and airlines, which give them to clients as complimentary offerings.
The Australian
CPRS conspiracy theories: The Oz dons a tin-foil hat
The government is facing one of the greatest policy challenges in recent times, but instead of thoughtful, insightful and informed commentary from the national broadsheet, it’s reporting straight from the grassy knoll? suggests Sophie Black
Mark Day: News does have content worth paying for — we just haven’t figured out what it is yet
Mark Dayleaps into the The Oz’s “Stacks-on ABC’s Mark Day” Day: Scott is wrong to dismiss paywalls on the grounds that much of News Corp’s content isn’t worth paying for: it is, and when Rupert works out what and why, he’ll let you know.
Court reporting in 140 character tweets
A new method of live court reporting is being pioneered at the Federal Court in Sydney — by Tweeps. Journos are tweeting court news, which lawyers, judges and officials are following. Where will the courts draw the line?
Tips and rumours: Tips and rumours: Libs give out Oz party bags
The Australian gets pride of place in the Liberal Party show bags, Harry Connick Jr does blackface too, Jessica Watson was sailing in murky waters, more SA MP biffo, the LNP’s preselection for Wright starts to sweat, and more tips-offs from readers.
Oz exclusive: Rockpool chef Neil Perry loves the food at Rockpool!
The Weekend Australian had a rather self-indulgent Q&A with chef Neil Perry, owner of Sydney restaurant Rockpool, about where to find his favourite meals, ingredients and other chefs. The shock answer to all three? Rockpool. Perry ended up having to defend himself on Twitter: he’s just keeping it real.
Guy Rundle: The return of Friday Drive-Bys!
Q & A is madder than ever … the week of iSnack 2.0 … The Oz continues its cruel attacks on its own staff.
No good Newspoll for Turnbull
Yesterday, The Oz published the latest Newspoll, claiming a drop in support for Labor (see Crikey’s take here). Except, The Oz missed the big scoop: the Coalition is looking even worse than it did during Kevin07, says Tim Gartrell.
Kevin Rudd spruiks the G20; let’s hope it’s not another APEC
Kevin Rudd’s priority has been to sell the American foreign policy establishment on the benefits of the G20 as the “driving centre” of a new global framework. But will it become just another pointless talkfest?
Robes of office not in Costello’s size
The Australian’s newsroom is recovering from a severe irony bypass this morning after a satirical press release quoting Melbourne Lord Mayor Robert Doyle paying out Peter Costello sent scoop-hungry scribes into a frenzy.
Guy Rundle: The Australian can’t tell its left from right
The thinkers that The Australian chose for its left series weren’t leftists, they were labourists – submitting their intellectual abilities to the pre-ordained goal of selling a stunningly unambitious political programme.
Guy Rundle: Don’t mention the war around Switzer
As the Bradfield preselection hots up, prize candidate Tom Switzer must be getting a little nervous about one thing: will anyone ask him about the war?
Tips and rumours: Weird and wacky world of TV news execs
What difficulties do TV execs face when they dump their wives for work experience students? Plus, The Oz slogan seems very familiar…
The Australian’s civil war over Telstra’s amigos
Good to see some diversity in News Ltd’s national rag The Australian on the issue of telecommunications.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: A letter to The Australian only Crikey will print
James McDonald, frustrated at not having his voice heard on the national daily’s letters page, renews his Crikey sub.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Mark Day vs Crikey
Crikey readers weigh in on the issues of the day: Crikey v The Australian, ACMA and iTunes, Israel relations and Michael McGurk.
Climate report biased against Australia
A report today says Australia is the worst polluter of carbon dioxide in the world. But what do you expect from a coal-rich large land mass with few people who need to cover large distances?
Stale, mate: Mark Day’s Crikey criticism is outdated
Today in The Australian, Mark Day criticises Crikey for being a pest akin to Kyle Sandilands. Why? Because we complained to the Press Council about News Limited’s publication of those supposed Pauline Hanson pictures. The comparison is nonsensical, says Margaret Simons who returns to blogging today.
My restaurant rules: Crikey’s dining meta list
With all the big food and restaurant guides coming out over the past few weeks, Richard Farmer has served up the results as one big meta list for your delectation. Bon appetit.
Is that all you’ve got Paul Kelly?
Howard didn’t like Costello? They lied about kids overboard? Noel Pearson helping the conservatives? They neglected to check whether the attack on Iraq was legal? Paul Kelly’s new book isn’t exactly shocking.
Political snippets: The Australian’s serious readers
Today Richard Farmer looks at Australia’s only serious news website … and the council that’s justifying rate raises with wheelie bins.
Crikey Says: Murdoch talks journalism but lacks credibility
James Murdoch’s view on the media have a major credibility problem — they are the views of a Murdoch.
VIDEO: Nick Tabakoff still calls The Australian home
Departing Australian journo Nick Tabakoff bids his fellow journalists a fond farewell… in song!
Tips and rumours: Bouquets and brickbats for Qantas
In today’s tips & rumours sections, Crikey’s anonymous tipsters tell us that Qantas is running on time… even if it’s pissing off frequent flyers and website users. Oh well, win some, lose some.
