Media

The tyranny of optimism at Junkee's 'un-conference'

Myriam RobinSep 28, 20164 Comments

There is no room for dissent at Junket. Be inspired, be inspirational, or shut the hell up.

The media's obsession with tapping into the culture of ‘Real People’ is dumb

Helen RazerSep 27, 201622 Comments

Helen Razer is not Real People. She does not believe in the false category of Real People. And, she argues, the media needs to stop believing in it as well.

Do we have to destroy media diversity to save it?

Bernard KeaneSep 26, 20163 Comments

Media ownership law reform can't only be about how to protect diversity -- it must focus on the long-term viability of public interest journalism.

In a slap to Mitchell, News Corp reminds editors: we don't break confidences

Myriam RobinSep 23, 20165 Comments

Chris Mitchell has freely broken confidences and betrayed sources in his new tell-all memoir. But News' executive chairman tells the company's leaders that's a no-no.

Can't find an actual expert? Don't worry -- Mark Latham's just a phone call away

CrikeySep 23, 20167 Comments

How do producers find these gems?

What to read this weekend: recommendations from the bunker

CrikeySep 23, 20162 Comments

What we're reading this weekend: the incredible journey of an organ recipient, open-carry America, posties in the outback, how Trump changed journalism, the politics of pockets, and the man who "died" seven different ways.