EBU Warns of Severe Consequences if Israel Privatizes Public Broadcaster
The EBU chairman expressed deep concern over Israel's plan to privatize or defund its public broadcaster, Kan, warning of damage to Israel's media landscape, democratic foundations, and international reputation, including the loss of Kan's participation in Eurovision and access to international news...
EBU Warns of Severe Consequences if Israel Privatizes Public Broadcaster
The EBU chairman expressed deep concern over Israel's plan to privatize or defund its public broadcaster, Kan, warning of damage to Israel's media landscape, democratic foundations, and international reputation, including the loss of Kan's participation in Eurovision and access to international news...
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60% Bias Score
Australian Government Announces $83m Funding Boost for ABC
Australia's Labor government will provide the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) with an $83.1 million funding boost over two years, followed by $43 million annually, to secure its independence and stability, as recommended in a report due to be released on Tuesday.
Australian Government Announces $83m Funding Boost for ABC
Australia's Labor government will provide the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) with an $83.1 million funding boost over two years, followed by $43 million annually, to secure its independence and stability, as recommended in a report due to be released on Tuesday.
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44% Bias Score
RBB Files Third Constitutional Complaint Over State Treaty Amidst Financial Crisis
The RBB, a German public broadcaster, filed its third constitutional complaint against a state treaty, arguing it infringes on broadcasting freedom, amid financial turmoil and criticism from Brandenburg's ruling SPD, which threatened consequences if the RBB fails to fulfill its obligations.
RBB Files Third Constitutional Complaint Over State Treaty Amidst Financial Crisis
The RBB, a German public broadcaster, filed its third constitutional complaint against a state treaty, arguing it infringes on broadcasting freedom, amid financial turmoil and criticism from Brandenburg's ruling SPD, which threatened consequences if the RBB fails to fulfill its obligations.
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40% Bias Score
German States Defy Court Order on Broadcasting Fees
The German states' delay in increasing public broadcasting fees risks a constitutional crisis.
German States Defy Court Order on Broadcasting Fees
The German states' delay in increasing public broadcasting fees risks a constitutional crisis.
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40% Bias Score
Hugh Marks Appointed New ABC Managing Director
Hugh Marks, former Nine Entertainment CEO, will become the ABC's managing director in March 2025, replacing David Anderson who resigned in August 2024. The appointment was made by ABC Chair Kim Williams following an extensive search, and comes amidst controversy surrounding Marks' previous role.
Hugh Marks Appointed New ABC Managing Director
Hugh Marks, former Nine Entertainment CEO, will become the ABC's managing director in March 2025, replacing David Anderson who resigned in August 2024. The appointment was made by ABC Chair Kim Williams following an extensive search, and comes amidst controversy surrounding Marks' previous role.
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48% Bias Score
Judge Criticizes Media Bias in Rape Trial Coverage
Judge John Pickering lifted a suppression order in a rape trial, revealing the acquitted defendant was Sydney artist Anthony Lister. Pickering criticized media coverage suggesting men are unfairly acquitted, noting more reports claim false accusations and overzealous prosecutors, and further critici...
Judge Criticizes Media Bias in Rape Trial Coverage
Judge John Pickering lifted a suppression order in a rape trial, revealing the acquitted defendant was Sydney artist Anthony Lister. Pickering criticized media coverage suggesting men are unfairly acquitted, noting more reports claim false accusations and overzealous prosecutors, and further critici...
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48% Bias Score
German Public Broadcasters Challenge Broadcasting Fee
Germany's public broadcasters, ARD and ZDF, have filed a constitutional complaint to increase their broadcasting fee, arguing it is necessary to fulfill their public mandate. The move has potential benefits and risks, and it could set a precedent for other public broadcasters.
German Public Broadcasters Challenge Broadcasting Fee
Germany's public broadcasters, ARD and ZDF, have filed a constitutional complaint to increase their broadcasting fee, arguing it is necessary to fulfill their public mandate. The move has potential benefits and risks, and it could set a precedent for other public broadcasters.
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36% Bias Score
German Broadcasters Sue Over Fee Increase Delay
Public broadcasting organizations in Germany sue over delayed broadcasting fee increase, highlighting tension between funding and public cost concerns.
German Broadcasters Sue Over Fee Increase Delay
Public broadcasting organizations in Germany sue over delayed broadcasting fee increase, highlighting tension between funding and public cost concerns.
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44% Bias Score