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Putting the public in public media

Exploring the initiatives that some broadcasters have undertaken to better engage and involve the public in public service media.

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Joint communique from international public service broadcasters on threats to media freedom

Press Release: Directors BBC, ABC and NHK among those who signed joint communique highlighting growing threats to public service broadcasting and expressed concern about ‘troubling attacks‘ on journalists around the world.

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Update | Challenges for the ABC

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) has faced a number of challenges in recent months, including leadership changes, allegations of political interference and funding constraints.

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Chairman of ABC Board resigns

The Chair of Australia’s public broadcaster has resigned following accusations of political interference.

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ABC managing director removed from post

The head of Australia’s public broadcaster, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, was dismissed by the board over leadership dissatisfaction.

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Concern over Nauru’s ABC ban

The Public Media Alliance urges the government of Nauru to lift its ban on Australian Broadcasting Corporation journalists assigned to cover the Pacific Islands Forum in September.

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ABC under attack: The fight for public broadcasting

Australia is in the middle of a divisive and damaging debate about its major public broadcaster. Here, ABC's Editorial Director explains why its role is more essential than ever.

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Change ahead for PSBs in Australia and New Zealand

Budget announcements mark significant challenges for ABC while RNZ welcomes boost.

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Focus on PSM | Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The ABC has faced a number of challenges and announced a series of changes that will impact its future strategy, all of which contribute to the wider debate surrounding the values of public media in Australia.

Closure of ABC shortwave service a cause for concern?

With close to eight decades of transmission the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) has cut its shortwave service to Papua New Guinea and the Pacific region.