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13/08/2024

Wow! Crikey reaction from the 4 Corners expose of Seven News.

The Seven Network no longer meets even the basic requirements of the Broadcasting Services Act. It should be shut down.

30/01/2024

'Boy Swallows Universe' has had a half-page review in Liberation, one of France's largest daily national newspapers. This shows the talent of local cast and crew and that if there is investment in quality Australian content, it can be globally successful. That's why we need mandated local content requirements for streaming services like Netflix so more shows like 'Boy Swallows Universe' get made.

02/11/2022

Right now, less than 5% of content on streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime is Australian made despite the huge revenues they generate from Australian subscribers. The Make It Australian campaign is lobbying the new Federal Government to ensure a bright future for Australian stories on our screen – and the people who make them. We need to make it loud and clear that Australia’s screen industry needs support, including local content quotas for the booming digital platforms. Please take action by sending an email to your local MP today.
www.makeitaustralian.com/
Pictured: The cast of STC’s The Tempest celebrate being 100% union with cake, and show their support for the campaign.

16/10/2022

Lest we forget...

On October 16, 1975, journalists (clockwise from top left) Greg Shackleton, 29; Malcolm Rennie, 29; Tony Stewart, 21; Brian Peters, 24, and Gary Cunningham, 27; were murdered by Indonesian troops in Balibo, East Timor. While the coronial inquest into the killing of the Balibo Five identified an Indonesian military officer likely to have ordered the murder of the Australians, no one has ever been called to account. Nine Australian journalists have been murdered with impunity.

Read more here: https://pressfreedom.org.au/getting-away-with-murder-a867e6c3ea3

31/07/2022

Recent article from IF Magazine
https://tinyurl.com/23yuxdtz

The Australian Cinematographers Society’s A Wider Lens report, which examines career pathways into cinematography, and the workplace and recruitment experiences of camera professionals, paints a picture of inequality, discrimination and a lack of diversity. It recommends an "industrial scale" effo...

27/03/2022

Too many talented, skilled and experienced workers have left the arts and entertainment sector over the last few years, as it becomes more and more difficult to find opportunities to work and make basic income.

This needs to change. That’s why our campaign is calling for our next federal government to work with us, the union of Australia’s creative workforces, to develop and implement a comprehensive cultural agenda.

What kind of arts and cultural landscape do you want your children to inherit? Let us know by filling out this survey 👉 https://buff.ly/3qgOB23

Image description: A group of children, in costume, are dancing on stage. The quote reads: “Creative people are leaving the sector as it's becoming too difficult to earn even the meagre money we’re used to. We're not only in it for the money but without basic income it is difficult to bring up a child! I’m also concerned that if my children decide to pursue something creative in the future, there will be no opportunities left for them to thrive and develop.” And the logo “Let’s Get Creative.”

01/03/2022

Who remembers?
March 1, 1975 colour TV commenced transmission in Australia. https://www.nfsa.gov.au/latest/colour-tv-part-1

The colour TV revolution hit Australia 40 years ago, on 1 March 1975. Television archivist Bronwyn Barnett explains what was involved in reaching this milestone - and why it took so long.

16/02/2022

From MediaWeek: https://www.mediaweek.com.au/media-rebrand-meet-australias-newest-fta-tv-channel-10-paramount/

ViacomCBS chief executive Bob Bakish revealed in a memo to staff that the company would be rebranding this week as Paramount.

31/12/2021

From TV Blackbox: https://tvblackbox.com.au/page/2021/12/31/seven-completes-acquisition-of-prime/

Seven has now completed the acquisition takeover of Prime and the regional broadcaster business will start trading as Seven from tomorrow, Saturday 1st January, 2022.

28/12/2021

From MEAA:

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02/12/2021

From MEAA

Parliament passes Treasury Laws Amendment (2021 Measures No. 5) Bill 2021, which includes much-anticipated increase to the Producer Offset for television.

21/11/2021

From Mediaweek: New SBS Digital News Channel
https://www.mediaweek.com.au/sbs-to-launch-free-to-air-multilingual-news-channel-in-2022/?fbclid=IwAR0xiEkonCtFScq7QvzvTdRfHWsK5R9953wiIdobPh0CxpRl3dFf8gCKpwk

SBS has announced that it will further expand its multilingual services in 2022, with the launch of a new free-to-air television channel.

02/11/2021

From MediaWeek
For Newcastle / Central Coast viewers
https://www.mediaweek.com.au/nine-nbn-newcastle-gets-ready-to-moves-to-its-new-home/?fbclid=IwAR0zUIVoKKHYGDUKhgK7RWX9Va6I_KsQxsqmIEEwFY6abD4dOIkGI8qLmaI

NBN Newcastle is all set to move from Mosbri Crescent to its new HQ at Newcastle’s Honeysuckle Drive on Monday, November 8.

01/11/2021

Some interesting facts -
support your ABC.
https://youtu.be/PT9UOdr-sqs

31/10/2021

From TV Blackbox:

Seven West Media, the parent company of Channel 7 has today shocked the market by announcing it has entered into a conditional Share Sale Agreement to acquire all the business and related assets of regional broadcaster Prime Media Group.

30/10/2021

Holy hole in a doughnut Natman!

17/10/2021

Today we remember the 5 Australian TV journalists murdered by Indonesian soldiers at Balibo on October 16, 1975. We will never give up the fight for justice on their behalf.

19/09/2021

https://www.mediaweek.com.au/seven-west-media-announces-the-david-leckie-seven-scholarship-program/?fbclid=IwAR0lztxzC0obTxChawz6UgUVEvdhMa8BNm5vmqQtxJBWbKO0-Q3rYhj1rLI

Seven West Media has announced the establishment of the David Leckie Seven Scholarship Program in memory of its former CEO.