ABC
‘It’s a huge part of who I am as a person’: Raf Epstein goes home for lunch
The host of ABC Radio Melbourne’s Mornings show sits down for a meal at a place that has been practically a second home for most of his life.
- by Karl Quinn
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Laura Tingle on John Howard and the corrosion of Australia’s national debate
The ABC journalist says we can’t blame Trump or social media for the quality – or lack of – in our national debate.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
Let’s call time on famous actors making travel shows, unless it’s Stanley Tucci
It was said of US troops in Britain during WWII that they were overpaid, overfed, oversexed and over here. Same goes for most celebrities on the tourist trail.
- by Louise Rugendyke
Woman allegedly assaulted as ABC Back Roads visits small NSW town
Andrew Thaler, who previously claimed to be a spokesman for the family of Taser victim Clare Nowland, was charged with choking a female cafe owner in a spat over the TV program.
- by Jessica McSweeney
Analysis
Radio
Kyle and Jackie O have hit Melbourne’s airwaves. I listened for a week … so you don’t have to
It’s brazen, profane, sexual, demeaning and frequently flouts broadcasting standards but at times, it’s weirdly compelling. Here’s what it was like to take in a full week of their antics.
- by Stephen Brook
Analysis
Media & marketing
Breaking news: Will social media kill the evening bulletin?
Competition from agile digital outlets and social media giants is forcing a major rethink of how TV news is delivered, and who is best suited to do so.
- by Calum Jaspan
Her investigations were not welcome in Modi’s India, so neither was she
Avani Dias, the ABC’s lead India correspondent, has returned to Australia after a campaign of intimidation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.
- by Zach Hope
Analysis
Media & marketing
ABC local radio just hit rock bottom. What’s next?
The national broadcaster peaked during bushfires and COVID-19 and it has been downhill for a long time.
- by Calum Jaspan
Lisa Wilkinson won in court, but is this the end of her TV career?
The Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial is finally behind her, so what can one of TV’s highest-paid presenters have to look forward to now?
- by Karl Quinn and Calum Jaspan
ABC Radio Sydney slumps to worst-ever ratings result
The network saw its audience share slump, with its significant running order shake-up so far failing to attract listeners.
- by Calum Jaspan