Category: australian media

COVID-19 Hastening Spread of ‘News Deserts’ Across Australia: Media Union

COVID-19 has seen “news deserts” spread further across Australia, as 100 news outlets were shut over the course of the pandemic—leaving local councils unmonitored and free from one layer of scrutiny. A survey from the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA), also revealed that regional media outlets were under-resourced and offered little in terms of career progression…


Australian Broadcaster Alan Jones Announces His Return

Australian broadcaster Alan Jones has announced his return with his new online show, “Alan Jones Direct to the People.” The show will be streamed live from Monday to Thursday on Facebook, YouTube, and Jones’ own new website. “This has never been done in Australia before. It is the tomorrow of media,” he told the press…