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Kim Williams’ ABC is moving on from bland stability — and that’s a good thing

The past few years at the ABC have been a disaster: bland, uncontroversial, lightweight and in a permanent defensive crouch. Can the national broadcaster turn things around.

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Buttrose optimistic over journalism's push for truth

The intersection between media and the law has been dissected by former ABC chair Ita Buttrose and a Federal Court Justice at an annual conference.

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Journalists aren’t ‘selfish’ to strike for a more audacious vision of their industry

Despite what the likes of ex-ABC chair Ita Buttrose and The Australian’s James Madden seem to believe, striking journalists have no moral obligation to prioritise their audience over their working conditions.

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Labor ministers withdraw from AFR summit due to Nine journalists’ strike

Exclusive: Bill Shorten, when asked if he, Katy Gallagher and Murray Watt were uncomfortable about crossing the picket line, said ‘the AFR cancelled the conference’

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Peter FitzSimons scores own goal in rush to judge Sam Kerr over alleged ‘racist epithets’

It was a confusing read as the SMH star columnist’s bold argument was overtaken by events. Plus: a quiet ABC farewell for Ita Buttrose

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Kerry O’Brien criticises ABC, saying management needs ‘clarity of thought’ as Ita Buttrose departs

Former 7.30 and Lateline host uses interview ahead of chair’s final day to argue ABC in danger of losing its way and drifting closer to commercial model

The Guardian - AU

Facing facts: ABC pulls the plug on RMIT factchecking collaboration

Decision to switch to in-house verification unit comes after broadcaster caught up in voice referendum culture war between university and Sky News. Plus: hubbub over Hubbl as News Corp launches streaming device

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ABC says Antoinette Lattouf’s lawyers’ request for documents ‘legally incoherent’

ABC pushes back against request for documents in unlawful termination case, including correspondence from Ita Buttrose and David Anderson

The Guardian - AU

Antoinette Lattouf lawyer calls for ABC to hand over any communications with the Australian

Presenter also seeking correspondence between ABC managing director David Anderson and outgoing chair Ita Buttrose

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Who is Kim Williams, the new chair of the ABC?

Let’s look at the history of the former News Corp and Fox executive who will replace Ita Buttrose as head of the national broadcaster.

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ABC’s first Middle East correspondent urges management to back staff during Israel-Gaza conflict

Peter George says journalists aren’t as protected now by management as he was in the 1980s, and are at increasing risk of self-censoring

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Trump wins New Hampshire primary; Labor to amend stage-three tax cuts; and former News Corp boss appointed ABC chair

New Hampshire primary result suggests smooth path to GOP nomination for Donald Trump

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Aunty gets a new boss, while Aussies look abroad for news

Briefs this week sees a new boss christened at the ABC, while the national broadcaster remains in turmoil over the sacking of Antoinette Lattouf.

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Kim Williams, former News Corp CEO, to replace Ita Buttose as ABC chair

Prime minister Anthony Albanese’s announcement follows union members’ vote of no confidence in managing director David Anderson

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'Absolutely independent': Kim Williams named ABC chair

The prime minister has named former News Limited chief Kim Williams as the new chair of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, replacing Ita Buttrose.

The Guardian - AU

Ita Buttrose backs David Anderson after ABC board passes unanimous vote of confidence

Comments follow week of internal unrest at national broadcaster after journalist Antoinette Lattouf lodged unlawful dismissal claim

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Staff threaten to strike over termination of ABC host

Threat of walkout comes as national broadcaster files its response to wrongful dismissal claim brought by presenter

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Leaked Texts Reveal ‘Coordinated Campaign’ To Get Antoinette Lattouf Fired From The ABC

Leaked WhatsApp messages from a group called "Lawyers for Israel" show pro-Israel lobbyists sent ABC legal threats to pressure her dismissal.

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Labor elders launch Labor Friends of Israel group

Two former Labor politicians have launched Labor Friends of Israel to take on support for Hamas among ‘progressives’, and Australia’s decision to not send a warship to the Red Sea earns Defence Minister Richard Marles the charge of having ‘his head under the doona’.

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ABC sacks radio host over anti-Israel posts

The ABC has sacked Sydney radio summer mornings host Antoinette Lattouf after complaints to chair Ita Buttrose over her anti-Israel TikTok videos and tweets, and Eva Lawler will be sworn in today as the Northern Territory’s new chief minister.

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ABC sacks radio host over social media posts

The ABC has sacked Sydney radio summer mornings host Antoinette Lattouf after complaints to chair Ita Buttrose over her social media posts, and Eva Lawler will be sworn in today as the Northern Territory’s new chief minister.

The Guardian - AU

Ita Buttrose rallies ABC staff in Christmas message while Murdoch’s annual party goes missing

Conservative festive fixtures in short supply as public broadcasting boss warns staff against complacency. Plus: the West Australian v Margot Robbie

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Annabel Crabb serves up withering response over Kitchen Cabinet critique

ABC journalist offers 2,500 word defence in response to criticism of interview with Peter Dutton. Plus: Ita Buttrose’s last word

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Mark Humphries’ comedy sketch cut from 7.30 in ABC’s latest cost-cutting drive

Satirical sketches axed due to ‘tight budgetary environment’. Plus: ABC managing director David Anderson gains another term

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David Anderson takes the ABC into the future as Ita Buttrose and Stan Grant leave

In this week’s Media Briefs, Stan Grant resigns from the ABC altogether, Ita sets sail, and David Anderson locks in another term.

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