In 2021 the Northern Tablelands branch was going to host a forum on fake news. That had to be postponed due to COVID restrictions, but we are now in a position to host that forum at the Wicklow Hotel (Armidale) on Sunday, 3 April, 2022.
The Northern Tablelands branch of ABC Friends will be hosting a public forum - The Pub Test - Fake News or Fact? - on April 3rd, top floor Wicklow Hotel (Armidale), from 4:00 to 6:00pm. The topic is mis/disinformation in the media (AKA fake news).
Panelists in the fields of media & communication, sociology, economics and psychology, will be discussing how information is created and distributed in Australia. Sometimes that information is not correct (misinformation), and sometimes this is intentional (disinformation). How can we identify and deal with mis/disinformation, and the role of a public broadcaster such as the ABC?
Bar will be open for drinks, and finger food provided. Gold coin donation for entry and to win a door prize. All are welcome to attend, and we look forward to input from the audience.
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