Tag: Journalism
More online journalists than print journalists behind bars: CPJ
More online journalists are jailed around the world than journalists from any other medium, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) reports.[MORE]
Blogs feed information frenzy on Mumbai blasts
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Bloggers across Mumbai fed live updates of the action as the terrorist attacks unfolded.[MORE]
ABC takes nine Walkleys
The ABC scoops 9 Walkleys at a ceremony celebrating the best of Oz journalism.[MORE]
Sudan journalists detained at censorship protest
More than 60 Sudanese journalists and newspaper staff were detained at a rare public protest against media censorship.[MORE]
UK photo show documents death, revolution in Iran
Whether photographing prostitutes in a Tehran brothel or Saddam Hussein's chemical attack against Kurds, Pulitzer Prize-winner Kaveh Golestan wanted to shock viewers "like a slap in the face".[MORE]
Courts urged to relax reporting laws
Media organisations say Australia's court system needs to make it easier for journalists to cover legal cases.[MORE]
Media union chief slams Nt whistleblower laws
The union that represents journalists has described the NT Government's proposed whistleblower protection laws as inadequate.[MORE]
Cartoonist Leak telling jokes after 7m fall
Cartoonist Bill Leak has regained consciousness after falling from a balcony.[MORE]
Afghan journalist gets 20 years for blasphemy
Afghanistan's appeal court sentenced an Afghan journalist to 20 years in jail, instead of an earlier death sentence, for distributing an internet article that said the Prophet Mohammad had ignored the rights of women.[MORE]
Leak's condition improving after brain surgery
Sydney's Royal North Shore Hospital says the condition of cartoonist Bill Leak is improving although he remains in a serious condition.[MORE]
Leak remains in hospital
Australian cartoonist Bill Leak remains in intensive care after falling from a balcony on Friday.[MORE]
Cartoonist Bill Leak seriously injured in balcony fall
Oz cartoonist Bill Leak is being treated for serious head injuries in a Sydney hospital.[MORE]
Murdoch says financial crisis hurting News Corp
News Corporation chief executive Rupert Murdoch says his company is being hurt by the slowing US economy and the global financial crisis.[MORE]
Bring back moguls, Martin urges TV industry
Ray Martin has delivered a stinging critique of commercial TV networks, saying they don't adequately support journalism.[MORE]
Media distorting NSW crime: study
The head of the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics, Don Weatherburn, says the media is encouraging a distorted and exaggerated view of crime in New South Wales.[MORE]
Scott welcomes public comment on ABC's future
ABC managing director Mark Scott has encouraged ABC audiences to have their say on the future of the ABC and the role of public broadcasting in Australia.[MORE]
ABC, SBS board appointments set for overhaul
The appointment of members to the ABC and SBS boards will now be made by a new independent process, under new laws to be introduced by the Federal Government.[MORE]
Vietnamese journalist jailed after reporting on corruption
A Vietnamese journalist has been sentenced to two years jail for his role in reporting a state corruption scandal. [MORE]
Life amongst the troops in Afghanistan
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The life of a correspondent is not always so glamorous. Try camping in 35 degree heat in the dust and danger of southern Afghanistan.[MORE]
BBC criticised for 'fawning' over royals
A top BBC presenter, known for his aggressive interviews, has slammed the UK publicly funded broadcaster for "fawning" over Britain's royal family in its news coverage.[MORE]
Political candidate punches TV host
An underdog in Sunday's election for governor of Bangkok has punched and kicked a television journalist, saying he was provoked by tough questions during a live interview. [MORE]
Undercover in Burma: investigating the Saffron Revolution
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Foreign affairs editor Peter Cave is in Burma reporting on the anniversary of the Saffron Revolution.[MORE]
Police raid journalist says 'privacy violated'
Canberra journalist Philip Dorling says AFP agents violated his privacy when they raided his home.[MORE]
Federal police raid Canberra journalist's home
The Australian Federal Police have raided the property of Canberra Times journalist Philip Dorling. [MORE]
Channel 7, Herald to pay $50k after identifying minor
Channel 7 and the Herald and Weekly Times have been ordered to each donate $50,000 to charity for identifying a child in a Children's Court proceeding.[MORE]
