Is photojournalism perpetuating stereotypes in humanitarian crisis zones?
An Australian study is to examine how photojournalism can enforce stereotypes in humanitarian crises.
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Google moves to block predatory sites but fake news still flourishes
The NYT is claiming a victory as Google changes its search algorithm to restrict harmful content from predatory defamation sites.
An online fax service may be useful as this ancient tech fades from newsrooms
Fax machines, like landlines, are last century tech. So if you’re considering swapping your old fax machine for a web service here’s some useful tips.
Media law covers amateurs and bloggers as well – so be warned
Media law is not for the faint hearted, and does not differentiate between a qualified journalist or an amateur blogger.
Microsoft is auditioning for a new default font and has already shortlisted five
Calibri’s time in the sun is almost over as the global behemoth that is Microsoft is casting about for a new font to become its go-to for new documents created within its ubiquitous productivity suite, Office.
Cross-border journalism conference will be online and free this year
All journalists should be aware of issues involved in cross-border investigative journalism, and the free #UNCOVERED conference can help.
Journalist’s FOI request sparks legal action against her, Update: She won
In a new twist to the game of avoiding the release of public records, a US journalist has been sued by the state Attorney General for merely filing a Freedom of Information request.
Facebook Australia blocks news content rather than pay for its use
While Google appears resigned to the fact that news producers need an income to continue their work, Facebook has thrown a tantrum at the prospect of new legislation to force them to pay for the news they publish.
Google, it seems, has conceded it must pay for Australian news it republishes.
Google has launched a controversial news platform in Australia in a sign that it has finally resigned itself to buying the news it had previously been republishing for free.
The world watches as Australia moves to make Big Tech share royalties with news producers
Australia is pushing forward with legislation to support its news industry by forcing tech giants like Facebook and Google to compensate news organisations for the free news the platforms dispense at the cost of the producers.