ABC changes 'correct' way to report on Middle East; Complaints over 'sympathetic' Hezbollah stories

Email The taxpayer-funded broadcaster has sent out new guidelines to staff explaining how to report accurately on the war which includes changes to the language used.

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EXCLUSIVE ABC changes ‘correct’ way to report on Middle East The taxpayer-funded broadcaster has sent out new guidelines to staff explaining how to report accurately on the war which includes changes to the language used. WAR ABC ombudsman changes ‘sympathetic’ Hezbollah stories The taxpayer-funded broadcaster’s watchdog received more than a dozen complaints about an article that readers claimed was ‘too sympathetic to Hezbollah’. EXCLUSIVE Sydney radio ratings ‘don’t add up’ The latest radio ratings which saw audiences for Sydney station 2GB plummet resulted in urgent action being taken before they were released. MEDIA DIARY ABC presenter Tony Armstrong’s extra side hustle The popular ABC presenter has been busy moonlighting on the side in a list of paid gigs, raising questions about whether he has breached the broadcaster’s external work guidelines. JOURNALISM AWARDS The Australian’s top journalists recognised in News Awards The Australian has secured a raft of nominations for the News Awards, showcasing the national newspaper’s story­telling, investigations and agenda-setting journalism. COMFORT OF HOME Aussie journalist reflects on a year free of the horror of a Chinese jail On October 11, 2023 I was reborn; I even changed my birthdate on social media to October 11, 2023 – then was locked out for being an infant. THE GROWTH AGENDA Swiss footwear brand’s first Aussie store up and running Swiss sportswear brand On is leveraging global collaborations with Roger Federer, FKA Twigs and Loewe to build its premium performance brand in Australia. THE GROWTH AGENDA Bugger me, Toyota’s new HiLux ad campaign relies on humour and its legacy Toyota’s iconic line is back in a new tongue-in-cheek campaign for the HiLux, as the brand seeks to regain its crown as Australia’s best selling ute. OPINION Say goodbye to sugar hits and embrace purposeful growth The lure of short-term sales sugar hits may be tempting, however, Publicis Worldwide’s Simone Waugh argues brands need to stay focused on long-term engagement for growth.   NEWSLETTERS TODAY'S PAPER MIND GAMES THE AUSTRALIAN PLUS   Want to change how you receive these emails? Manage your newsletter preferences or unsubscribe from this newsletter. Sent by The Australian, GPO Box 4245, Sydney, NSW, 2001 Australia.