Margaret Simons
@margaretsimons.bsky.social
Freelance journalist and writer. Honorary Principal Fellow at the Centre for Advancing Journalism, University of Melbourne. More at www.margaretsimons.com.au
@margaretsimons.bsky.social looking under the bonnet of a modern truth finally sinking in - the impotence of News Ltd - and beginning the discussion of what might matter & change things elsewhere. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
As Australia’s election result reminds us, News Corp no longer has the power to sway voters | Margaret Simons
The declining power of the Murdoch press is part of the wider story of the waning influence of mainstream media
theguardian.com
Me on this .What will Australian media look like in 2025? Messy and imperfect but with glimmers of hope | Meg Simons
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
We want what’s best for the Observer – and the Guardian. That’s why the deal with Tortoise makes sense | Ole Jacob Sunde
The world’s oldest Sunday paper must have resources, a modern strategy and a new focus to thrive. This agreement guarantees all three, says Ole Jacob Sunde, chair of the Scott Trust
theguardian.com
The Tanya Plibersek bio by @margaretsimons.bsky.social provides some background on the PM's latest intervention re the nature positive legislation:
Me in @themonthly.bsky.social on autocracy, liberalism, democracy as exemplified by the story of Leila de Lima www.themonthly.com.au/issue/2024/d...
Shades of democracy
Former Philippines senator Leila de Lima, imprisoned for nearly seven years during Rodrigo Duterte’s “war on drugs”, on her hopes for democratic reform
themonthly.com.au
It is true that the sub judice contempt rule needs to be reformed as it is out of step with modern digital reality, however in the meantime the best way to ensure Alan Jones gets a trial at all (let alone a fair one) is to shut up about the criminal charges against him.
New from me, fresh back from the Philippines. insidestory.org.au/rodrigo-dute...
Just published on our blog: Bluesky for Journalists FAQ This page also includes a link to a waitlist form for journalists, so members of the press no longer have to email our press inbox for a code. We appreciate everyone's help sharing this information!
Bluesky for Journalists
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Me on the Murray Darling Basin Plan in @saturdaypaper www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/environ...
Yes times a billion. Constantly shocked by how this ignorance/blind spot skews research findings.
Ok I have hand-crafted a feed for AUSTRALIAN MEDIA people on bluesky, mostly journalists*, which you can subscribe to: bsky.app/profile/did:... pleas give it a like if you think it is useful, please @ me if you want to be added *may include traces of cartoonists
Ashamed of my former employer here. Hope this gets fixed fast. www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
Look what the AEC has to do… #AusPol “This register lists prominent pieces of disinformation the AEC has discovered regarding the announced referendum on the Voice to Parliament.“
Disinformation register - Referendum process
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aec.gov.au
