Newsmedia industry

Shutting papers was ‘pretty harsh’, JB tells Herald

Jun 17, 2021 at 07:02 pm by admin

In the news for his $1 million funding of the Walkley awards for young journalists, John Brehmer Fairfax has taken the opportunity to remind media owners of their obligations.... Read More

Fairfax gift puts $8.8 million learning centre back on course

Jun 15, 2021 at 06:36 pm by admin

The once-grand Fairfax name will live on, thanks to a major bequest by Tim Fairfax – the ‘private partner’ behind the former Rural Press – and his wife.... Read More

News writes off Sun’s goodwill as phone-hack costs double

Jun 14, 2021 at 10:58 am by admin

Costs from its notorious phone-hacking scandal more than 15 years ago continue to roll on for News Group Newspapers, the UK business unit which used to publish the now-defunct.... Read More

Australia’s historic media falling apart, prime minister told

Jun 11, 2021 at 12:25 pm by admin

Australia’s history is falling apart for lack of government spending to preserve national archives. While the National Archives of Australia spent a reported $2m in an.... Read More

Cullens and their newshound face familiar dilemma on film

Jun 10, 2021 at 09:52 am by admin

The value of community journalism is front and centre in a US film which premieres during the 19th annual AFI DOCS film festival this month. Directors Beth Levison and Jerry.... Read More