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Kim Williams now ‘very clear’ on responsibilities, ABC managing director says after Media Watch allegations

Hugh Marks says Williams has realised he ‘casts a long shadow’ after revelations Williams helped comedian Austen Tayshus secure interviews with the broadcaster

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ABC chair Kim Williams says email criticising staff for declining to interview Austen Tayshus was ‘inappropriate’

Williams says he did ‘not attempt to impose actions or outcomes on any editorial managers’ with emails about comedian

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BBC's Douglas Murray interview has 'powerful legitimising function'

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Where does the UK media draw the line on platforming far-right voices?

Welcome to this week's Media Watch, where we discuss Matthew Stadlen's criticism of "extremist" Douglas Murray being platformed on the BBC.

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BBC changes headline on Gaza hospital attack

In this week's Media Watch, we look at the BBC changing a headline on a story about an Israeli attack on a Gaza hospital after receiving criticism…

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Media Watch: 'Insane' piece on 'woke' Scotland in right-wing paper called out

There are times where we simply have to call out the downright absurd...

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Media Watch: BBC comes under fire for removal of Gaza documentary

There have been more developments and reaction over the last week to the BBC’s decision to remove a key documentary on Gaza from its iPlayer…

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Hugh Marks checks in at ABC headquarters as Ita Buttrose briefs top silk after legal letter exposed

Former Nine boss takes over from the outgoing managing director, David Anderson, amid turmoil over Antoinette Lattouf case. Plus: Daily Mail embraces supernatural

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Media Watch: BBC Gaza film concerns and fake Anas Sarwar news

Welcome to this week’s Media Watch, which is officially back after a few weeks away!

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Unsolved mystery: who leaked Antoinette Lattouf’s sacking to The Australian?

Journalist told court the News Corp-owned newspaper had the story live on its site before she had even made it home. Plus: anti-renewables billboard bust-up

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World media lambasts Trump’s Gaza proposal, but News Corp praises idea as ‘worth a try’

Plan called ‘mad’, ‘ethnic cleansing’, and a possible crime against humanity in most outlets – but The Australian says it reflects Trump’s ‘inherently benign’ worldview. Plus: Mr Murdoch goes to Washington

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Media Watch: The power of Musk and BBC licence fee debate

Welcoming to the latest edition of Media Watch! Over the last week we’ve seen the UK Government give in to demands for an inquiry into grooming…

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Media Watch: BBC under fire on Israel and consumer advice

From Mishal Husain allegedly calling for tougher scrutiny of Israel to Martin Lewis criticising the lack of a primetime consumer programme, the BBC…

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ABC inboxes flooded with fan abuse after Kim Williams’ criticism of Joe Rogan

ABC chair’s comments that ‘people like Mr Rogan prey on vulnerabilities’ sparks furious response. Plus: lean times for awards ceremonies

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Media Watch: Rise of Bluesky and BBC's ICC arrest warrant coverage

Good evening and welcome to Media Watch. This week we bring you up to speed with the evolution of Bluesky, while looking at anger over the BBC's…

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Linton Besser, award-winning investigative journalist, named new Media Watch host

Former ABC foreign correspondent and SMH journalist says he will put a ‘blowtorch’ to the industry

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Media Watch: SNP minister fires warning to party amid press focus on infighting

Good evening and welcome to Media Watch. The story at the centre of Scottish politics over the past week has undoubtedly been the continuing row over the decision of several SNP MPs to put themselves forward as potential candidates for the Holyrood election.

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Andrew Bolt gloats as News Corp columnists delight in Donald Trump’s victory

‘Good riddance to woke,’ Peta Credlin says, while Tim Blair urges country to ‘Drill, Australia. Drill’

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Media Watch: GB News' £100k fine and Isabel Oakeshott's 'disgraceful' rant

Good evening and welcome to this week's Media Watch where a months-long drama involving GB News has finally come to a conclusion ... for now anyway.

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Media Watch: Ofcom angers devolved nations and uproar over BBC cuts

THE eagle-eye of Media Watch has fallen squarely upon on Ofcom over the past week after it confirmed plans to allow Channel 4 to spend a…

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Media Watch: Laura Kuenssberg's Boris blunder sparks questions

There is really only one place to start this week and that’s with events that surrounded BBC presenter Laura Kuenssberg a last week ...

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Tony Armstrong Says Farewell To ABC News Breakfast In Bittersweet Farewell: ‘Mixed Feelings’

“It’s been a funny old week. But yeah, people have been really, really nice to me.”

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ABC news director calls out racist attacks on Tony Armstrong and criticises ‘inflammatory’ mainstream media

Abuse directed at Armstrong came after Media Watch segment critical of the Indigenous presenter

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Tony Armstrong Was Spammed With Racist Abuse After His Own Employer (The ABC) Ran A Hit Piece

The 'Media Watch' episode on Tony Armstrong ran the same week a damning review into racism at the ABC prompted the managing director to apologise.

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Media Watch: Andrew Marr's Gaelic week and tackling disinformation

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