ABC defends Laura Tingle and Sarah Ferguson amid ‘unfounded’ criticism of Bondi shooting coverage

Hugh Marks calls questions about media’s role in wake of mass tragedy ‘understandable’ but says reviews must be ‘factual and accurate’ Ten minutes of terror: how the Bondi mass shooting unfolded in real time – video Follow the latest live updates The ABC’s managing director has defended two of the network’s best-known journalists, Laura Tingle … Read more

All-male lineup take top slots at ABC Sydney after Chris Bath’s shock departure

Director of audio concedes ‘there is always more to do’ on diversity as station staff express dismay at dearth of female presenters Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free weekly media newsletter here ABC radio’s chief, Ben Latimer, says “there is always more to do” on diversity … Read more

ABC chair warns ‘extremely autocratic’ views of some AI investors could lead to ‘dangerous and sinister’ outcomes

Exclusive: While fearing the technology can be an ‘employment destroyer’ in other industries, Kim Williams believes it won’t be as damaging for the media Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The chair of the ABC has warned that AI could become “dangerous and sinister” considering some who finance it hold … Read more

‘Blood on these walls’: Mudrat tears into ABC coverage of Israel-Gaza war during Triple J live set

Australian hip-hop artist donned a Palestinian keffiyeh and delivered a blistering critique of the broadcaster and its treatment of Antoinette Lattouf Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The hip-hop artist Mudrat used Triple J’s video series Bars of Steel to deliver … Read more