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Collingwood fans at the MCG (Image: AAP/Julian Smith)

How the AFL conjured up its own crisis

In attempting to defuse aggressive behaviour amongst fans, the AFL has somehow managed to create a PR crisis. How did the organisation get here, and what can it do to get out?

Journalists protest violence against the media in Mexico, 2010 (Image: Knight Foundation)

Mexico's war on press freedom is a blueprint for Australia

In Mexico, one of the most dangerous countries in the world for journalists, we can see the inevitable result of the government's demonisation of the press.

Reports show trust in media has dropped — and the election is to blame

Many countries have recently seen trust in media fall following fractious elections. It’s part shooting the messenger and part clear-eyed assessment of media failings in crisis.

INQ editor Lauren Molan.

A message from the editor of INQ

This week Crikey announced its new 'inquiry journalism' unit INQ. We’re looking to do things differently.

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Black and white witness

In the Meanjin winter issue, Amy McQuire discusses the damage wrought by white witnesses on Indigenous land.

Struggling Seven West Media removed from the ASX 200

Dropping from the ASX 200 is both a natural conclusion and a sign of things to come for Seven West Media, whose share price has been sluggish for months.

'Afghan Files' Whistleblower David William McBride (Image: AAP/Lukas Coch)

What hope for whistleblowers in the government's war on scrutiny?

Whistleblowers in the public service face few good options for revealing wrongdoing. Intelligence agency officials have none.

So, whose flag story is it?

The Aboriginal flag isn’t the only thing allegedly stolen from Indigenous people this week.

Centre Alliance Senator Rex Patrick (Image: AAP /David Mariuz)

Meet Rex Patrick: the Senate's warrior for transparency

Rex Patrick has a reputation for saying and revealing things that make powerful people uncomfortable.

News Corp Australia newspapers. (Image: AAP/Paul Miller)

News Corp at a crossroads following staff exodus

As multiple News Corp journos head for the exits, many wonder whether these departures are a coincidence or a coordinated exodus.