One frequently cited condition of post-modernity is a growing sense of fragmentation and a compression of time and space. In media, this sensation is felt through new technology that allows constant publication. In this new environment, the traditional journalistic concept of “deadlines” now seems quaint, with even Laurie Oakes twittering Read more…
Australia’s 2010 federal election showed up the bankruptcy of our two-party system in its capacity to deal with political challenges such as sustainability, climate change and our economic dependence on non-renewable resources. More importantly, the election exposed the cosy relationship between the major political parties and an economically imperilled media Read more…
There’s much wailing and gnashing of dentures in the blogosphere at the moment on the state of the media and the quality of journalism. So it’s useful to actually ask what the practitioners are saying about their craft. In this editorial in the industry magazine, The Walkley, Media Alliance federal Read more…
Wonderfully entertaining insights from UK comedian and cultural critic Charlie Brooker