Media WatchTemporada 2016
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Media Watch is Australia's leading forum for media analysis and comment, screening on ABC TV.
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43 episódios
- 2016-02-01E1
2016-02-01The murder that wasn't The Gold Coast Bulletin reported front page news of an abduction and possible murder, But all was not as it seemed. They're back: media reforms 2016 Once again media reforms are being discussed. What are the proposed changes? And will they get over the line this time? No spice, please! Personal questions are off the menu for Nigella interviews as all media, bar one, follow the PR decree. - 2016-02-08E2
2016-02-08Falling for a fake There was no stopping this apparent c*ck up by the ABC from going viral, despite it being quickly declared a fake. Beating up the banquet The private dinner that wasn't - how the Daily Telegraph puffed-up Tony Abbott's visit to Washington. ASIO Act updated There are changes to ASIO Act, but will they make a difference to journalistic freedom? - 2016-02-15E3
2016-02-15Sunrise and the Sex and the City skit What happened to cause such fall out from 'that' Sunrise skit with UNHCR ambassador and Sex in the City actress, Kristin Davis? Stuffing up the facts in an important story How did the ABC wrongly claim a five year old had been raped on Nauru? Gerard in the dog house Media Watch Dog blog gets its facts completely wrong - 2016-02-22E4
2016-02-22Mixing up the facts on Ten Channel Ten Eyewitness News runs a two part 'exclusive' on Charif Kazal's treatment by ICAC, but gets the facts completely wrong. Catalyst cops criticism over 'Wi-fried?' ABC's Catalyst came under a barrage of criticism over its program on the dangers of mobile phones and wi-fi. So what went wrong? Upheaval at The Age Further upheaval at Fairfax as the Editor in Chief of The Age resigns - 2016-02-29E5
2016-02-29Election guessing game goes full steam ahead Media ramps up the speculation of a possible but not probable early election in July SMH story shame Last week, Sydney Morning Herald published a lurid story by star columnist Paul Sheehan, who had failed to make the most basic fact checks. Mamamia! How did they fall for that? Mamamia falls for what has to be the most ridiculous hoax 'news' story of the year so far. Ten apologises to David Ipp Ten's on air apology to the state’s corruption watchdog, and ex-ICAC commissioner David Ipp. - 2016-03-07E6
2016-03-07Sharia sheila: truth or spoof? In a News Corp exclusive, a swimsuit model was revealed as the Coalition's Sharia Law adviser. Long drop long shot In an exclusive story, The Sunday Territorian asked: "Did this gun kill Peter Falconio?" The short answer was: no. Bolt's about turn and back Andrew Bolt surprised people when he seemed pull his support for Cardinal George Pell, but the conversion didn't last long. Sheehan stood down over rape shame story On Friday the Sydney Morning Herald announced that Columnist Paul Sheehan will stand aside from his duties until further notice. - 2016-03-14E7
2016-03-14Going soft on Savva Niki Savva did not approach Tony Abbott or Peta Credlin for comment when writing her book "The Road to Ruin". Did she break the 'golden rule' of journalism? Conned or confused by economic modelling? 'Bombshell' economic modelling from forecasters BIS Shrapnel revealed the havoc that would be wrought if Labor’s plan to cut back negative gearing was put into action. But there was more to the story. Shane Warne, PR spin king Despite not winning, Shane Warne's stint on 'I'm a celebrity...Get me out of here!' was a PR coup for Channel Ten with over 100 stories printed in six weeks. - 2016-03-21E8
2016-03-21Gangland killing with a twist In a twist to the grim gangland killing of Joe Acquaro, one reason why the Mafia is said to have wanted him dead is because he may have been talking to a journalist. Fairfax cuts to the bone Last week Fairfax announced it would cut 120 full time positions, leading journalists to walk out in protest. PR power wins again PR power - the diet company that squeezed itself into dozens of so-called news stories.