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More Australians are sick of bad news
University of Canberra research finds 44% of Australian news consumers feel the news is too negative.
Ita Buttrose arrives at PM’s office for meeting after AFP raids
ABC Chair Ita Buttrose arrives at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Offices in Sydney for a meeting with Prime Minister Scott Morrison, with the pair expected to discuss a range of topics including last week's AFP raids on the ABC.
AFP’s media raids risk eroding business sector’s confidence in Australia, expert warns
Business is becoming increasingly concerned that this week's Federal Police raids on the ABC and News Corp risk eroding confidence in Australia's reputation as a free and open democracy.
Labor should ‘think carefully’ about national security laws in wake of AFP raids, MP says
Labor MPs are urging their party to take a more "rigorous" and "strident" approach to national security laws following this week's police raids on the ABC and the home of a News Corp journalist.
Barrie Cassidy reveals final Insiders tribute to ‘the only panellist we lost along the way’
This Sunday, Insiders will farewell Barrie Cassidy, who has hosted the program since it first went to air in 2001. But not before he pays tribute to a "great friend".
What do the media raids mean for journalists and their sources?
When the AFP entered the ABC with a warrant, media around the world were shocked. We answer some of the questions raised about press freedom and protection of sources.
AFP denies political influence in media raids
The AFP says it's following up legitimate referrals about the leaking of classified information to journalists.
Kerry O’Brien says AFP raids ‘go to the heart of democracy’
Former journalist Kerry O'Brien says Australian's "have to be really clear about what's at stake here" after this week's AFP raids on the ABC and a News Corp journalist, which have prompted an outpouring of support from international media outlets such as the BBC and the New York Times.
David Speers to take over as Insiders host in 2020
The Sky News political editor will take over the morning political discussion program in 2020, the ABC confirms in the wake of reports surfacing last month David Speers would replace outgoing host Barrie Cassidy.