Tag: journalism
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IDPwD 2025: Australians with disability share stories
International Day of People with Disability 2025: A Year in Stories From November 19 to December 10, the ABC marks its sixth year of dedicated coverage for International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD). This year’s coverage shines a light on lived experience—stories from Australians and global voices that illuminate daily challenges, breakthrough moments, and…
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Pat Vincent: When National Broadcasters Weren’t Waning in Authority
Introduction: The Golden Era of Public Broadcasting There was a period when national broadcasters soared with a distinct sense of duty. The BBC and RTÉ, funded by the public purse, carried not just the duty to inform but a responsibility to uphold democratic norms, provide balanced reporting, and serve as a common reference point for…
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PAT VINCENT: BBC and RTÉ were not always this bad
Public Service, Public Trust There was a time when public broadcasters carried a certain gravitas. The BBC and RTÉ (and other state-funded outlets in the British Isles) were trusted to inform, educate, and entertain with a sense of responsibility that came with a fragile social contract: the press as a public good, paid for by…
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Who Writes about Africa: The Definitive Answer
Unpacking the question When people ask, “Who writes about Africa?” they’re really probing the ecosystem behind online knowledge. A well-worn statistic—often cited by tech and policy analysts—suggests that a small share of online content about Africa comes from local voices. The figure, typically framed as 6-8%, hints at underrepresentation, but the story is more nuanced.…
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Who writes about Africa: The definitive answer
Introduction: The question at the heart of online narratives There’s a well-worn statistic in tech and policy circles: only a small share of online knowledge about Africa comes from African voices. Estimates often place the proportion at 6-8% of Africa-related content in global online spaces. The short answer might suggest a problem of visibility, but…
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Who Writes About Africa: The Definitive Online Guide
Introduction: Why Who Writes About Africa Matters For years, tech and media critics have cited a stubborn statistic: a small slice of online knowledge about Africa comes from the continent itself. The oft-quoted figure of 6-8% may be defensible in some datasets, but it misses the nuance behind who is producing, curating, and sharing information…
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Amal Clooney urges Philippines to decriminalize libel at Rappler summit
High-Profile Call for Libel Reform in the Philippines International human rights lawyer Amal Clooney used a prominent platform at Rappler’s Social Good Summit to advocate for a critical change in Philippine law: the decriminalization of libel. Speaking to an audience of journalists, policymakers, and advocates, Clooney underscored the broader implications of criminal libel for press…
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How Social Media Reshapes News: Politicians, Influencers and the Budget Lock-Up
Introduction: The changing face of news Social media has transformed how audiences discover, consume, and debate news. Traditional gatekeepers—editors, reporters, and broadcasters—still exist, but they now share the spotlight with a fast-moving ecosystem of posts, threads, and clips. In this new environment, politicians have learned to leverage digital channels to shape narratives, while audiences expect…
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Turning a Sacking into The Dismissal: A reporter’s memory and the Whitlam crisis
Introduction: A moment that defined a generation The 1975 dismissal of the Whitlam government remains one of the most debated episodes in Australian political history. For a young reporter on the cusp of a career, the events that unfolded around that autumn were not just headlines but a test of journalism’s responsibility, timing, and voice.…
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How Social Media Influencers Are Changing the Budget Lock-Up and Political Messaging
Introduction: A New Fixture in the Budget Lock-Up Budget lock-ups—those controlled, quiet hours when journalists pore over a nation’s financial blueprint before releasing their verdicts—have long been a ritual of traditional media. This year, a notable twist emerged as a delegation of social media influencers joined the Canberra budget lock-up, signaling a broader shift in…