ABC wars
New ABC boss has a steep learning curve ahead of him
Marks should be given a chance to prove his critics wrong by recognising that the ABC is not a commercial outfit, but a public broadcaster dedicated to producing independent, trustworthy and quality programming to a diverse audience, regardless of class or political persuasion.
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The heat is on
Omi Kumari and Ehsan Noroozinejad effectively identify the “latte line” as a climate division line. The low side of the line is effectively the Sydney Basin, whose main climate problem was once that it trapped smog – toxic leaded fuel pollution. Trees, shade and constructing buildings close so together that the sun does not reach ground level are urban responses developed long ago by humanity for hot climates.
Radio finishes its year of big-name exits with a tale of two cities
Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson’s foray into Melbourne has ended 2024 on a low, with their show dropping to a 5 per cent market share, while their predecessors - now on Nova - continue to dominate.
- Calum Jaspan
Bec and Lleyton Hewitt step out to support son at tennis night of nights
Even without an award, the Hewitt juniorburger will always hold bragging rights over his dad.
- Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
- Opinion
- ABC
The ABC has lost its curiosity. Joe Rogan can help Kim Williams recover it
The ABC chair says he won’t tune into Rogan. Well, he should hope his journalists are doing it for him.
- Parnell Palme McGuinness
- Opinion
- Opinion
What the ABC should learn from Joe Rogan … and Popeye
For a decade, the ABC has been on a forlorn quest for digital relevance. It’s time it dared to be itself again – and took the risks required to be interesting.
- Malcolm Knox
ABC chair Kim Williams v Joe Rogan: Australia makes its choice
Their spat went global – now the numbers are in.
- Stephen Brook, Kishor Napier-Raman and Calum Jaspan
Out of the fold, in with the who? All the changes on breakfast TV for 2025
The ABC’s Michael Rowland is the latest host to announce his departure from TV’s breakfast line-up. So, who will you be watching in 2025?
- Thomas Mitchell
Power out for Birmingham as he turns out the lights
The resignation of the last leading Liberal moderate, Simon Birmingham, means that it is definitely a case of asking Simon to turn off the lights in the house when he leaves.
Richard Glover questions ‘baffling’ ABC changes, drops the mic for final time
The Herald columnist’s last show as host of ABC Sydney’s Drive followed the axing of fellow presenters Simon Marnie and Sarah Macdonald.
- Penry Buckley
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