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The rise of news influencers - harmful for democracy?

As the world consumes more online content than ever, ‘news influencers’ have quickly become a key source of political (mis)information....

Posted March 29, 2025 6:45 PM

Preparations for the Federal Election in Tasmania & Committee opportunity

Updates from ABC Friends Tasmania: gearing up for the federal election campaign.

Posted March 29, 2025 6:43 PM

Voice of America goes dark

In his latest attack on public media, Donald Trump has signed an order aimed at dismantling the U.S. Agency for...

Posted March 29, 2025 6:42 PM

Content comes first: ABC’s new managing director tells staff

In his first week as the ABC’s new managing director, Hugh Marks wrote to all staff setting the agenda for...

Posted March 29, 2025 6:42 PM

March 2025 news and updates

Posted March 29, 2025 5:41 PM

The ABC vs Antoinette Lattouf

The federal court is presently hearing a case to determine whether Antoinette Lattouf was dismissed unfairly three days into her...

Posted February 28, 2025 1:48 AM

Wannon Seat Profile

Wannon Seat Profile Facts and Figures Current MP: Dan Tehan (LIB) re-elected 2022 Election: A 6.2% swing was recorded against...

Posted February 23, 2025 5:05 PM

Election rally 2025: Save the date!

Posted February 23, 2025 1:16 PM

We join forces with Parliamentary Friends of the ABC in Canberra

The value and future of public broadcasting came under examination in Canberra on 5 February, at an event hosted jointly...

Posted February 22, 2025 7:20 PM