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Friday, September 21

More media competition in SA? Bring it on

Healthier competition in the South Australian media market will be good for everyone, writes InDaily publisher Paul Hamra.

"It's horrendous": Journalists' union weighs in on SA job cuts

In the midst of a particularly bad month for the media industry in South Australia, the union representing journalists has outlined the “bleak” jobs situation at News Corp’s Adelaide office and has questioned the ABC’s decision to axe several senior newsroom staff.

Journalist and author Peter Greste. Photo: Tim Bauer

Peter Greste: Why we all need to fight for press freedom

Former foreign correspondent Peter Greste hopes his talk at WOMADelaide will help people understand why press freedom must be protected and remind them of the crucial role journalists play in holding governments to account.

Lisa Wilkinson: My phone has gone into meltdown

Less than 24 hours after her shock departure from Nine’s Today show, Lisa Wilkinson says she’s feeling “great” – but she has declined to comment on reports her decision was due to an unresolved pay discrepancy.

Xenophon defends media reform deal

The Turnbull Government’s media ownership deregulation bill is set to pass the Senate this afternoon, including a $60 million fund negotiated by Nick Xenophon to allay concerns the new laws will allow large media companies to dominate markets like Adelaide.

Key SA media player hits back at "doom and gloom"

This week, we hand over the Media Week column to Royce Zygarlicki who takes issue with last week’s assertion that Adelaide’s national significance in the media and advertising industries is in decline. Rather, he argues that digital media is invigorating the local industry.