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Explainer: ABC funding freeze reversed

ABC's funding freeze reversal has been met with both approval and criticism. We unpack the decision, the reactions, and its importance.

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2022 Elections and Public Media: Australia

The Australian election is due to take place later this year. But what does this election mean for public media?

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Digital “preparedness is vital” – ABC’s Social Media Wellbeing Advisor

Journalists often face barrages of online abuse. PMA spoke with ABC's social media wellbeing advisor who assists journalists going through it.

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Under attack ABC sticks up for public media values

ABC sticks to its values in the face of attacks from a Murdoch-dominated media landscape and the federal government.  

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PMA commends ABC’s outgoing News Director for commitment to public media

From general elections and raging wildfires to a global pandemic, Gaven Morris has overseen some of the ABC's most important stories.

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SBS Australia’s language services review underway 

SBS has commenced its regular review of its language services, kicking the process off with a six-week public consultation. 

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ABC adds to Emergency Broadcasting in readiness for 2021/2022 season

Press Release: ABC has expanded its suite of content to help Australians prepare for emergencies this summer.

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ABC achieves record news audience

News audiences are surging to record levels across the ABC’s platforms as Australians seek trustworthy sources to help them navigate pandemic conditions at home and keep across critical international events.

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Australian public media expand COVID-19 language services

Australian public broadcasters ABC and SBS have expanded their services to make COVID-19 updates available in more languages.

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Protecting the prominence of public media

As media markets become more crowded and global streaming giants continue to grow rapidly, what steps are being taken to address challenges to the prominence of public media?