Television
Savage comedy forced online by timid television
The Doug Anthony Allstars outraged TV audiences in the 80’s with their ‘no sacred cows’, savagely honest comedy routines. Now......
Community TV told to prepare for the end
Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced yesterday that community television will have to move off the ‘sixth channel ‘ it currently......
ABC wins landmark access in China
The ABC have made a deal with the Chinese government to broadcast content from the Australia Network to the entire......
Australian Network axing weakens Asia-Pacific ties
The Australia Network may become a black screen after the May budget, after the government hinted it may be cut......
The future of television advertising
As consumers switch off ads and traditional TV in general, advertisers and production companies are looking for new ways to......
Greece pulls the plug on national broadcaster
The Greek Government has literally shut down its public broadcaster, ERT, to cut back public spending in line with its......
Aboriginal typecasting wears thin
When was the last time you saw an indigenous actor playing a professional, a judge, or a pilot in an......
New TV channel for Indigenous communities
Remote Indigenous communities now have their own television channel on the VAST network. Indigenous Community Television, ICTV, aims to provide......
Media reforms do little for community television
When announcing the Government’s new media reform, Communications Minister Stephen Conroy pledged to ensure a fair and diverse media, and......
Living Black celebrates 10 years on air
On March 21st, the SBS’s indigenous affairs television program, Living Black, celebrates 10 years on air. Living Black is one......