The Australian whinged that the ABC was too inner didn’t centric. So they then go and move some operations to western Sydney and now the Australian is whinging again about the ABC moving. They can’t fucken win with these morons.
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It was always a bit of a tokenistic move that is not really going to achieve anything, but staff grumbling about moving would hardly be an issue unique to ABC although I am sure The Australian will paint it that way. I wonder if The Australian was giving the same coverage of criticism when Barnaby Joyce shifted a whole department from Canberra to Armidale?
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They were my thoughts too. Experiments like this are not uncommon though in business & government.
Nevertheless, it’s snark and agenda pushing from the oz and not really worth the constant cross-posting here, especially if they’re not also going to do the same for the Guardian’s Weekly Beast column which is full of insider stuff on News Corp.
ABC and AIDC announce the recipient of the 2024 Indigenous Documentary Placement
Award-winning cinematographer Anna-Marie Harding has been named the 2024 recipient of the Indigenous Documentary Placement. The initiative is co-presented by the ABC and the Australian International Documentary Conference (AIDC) to fast-track the careers of Indigenous creatives in the screen industry.
Anna-Marie is a director and cinematographer who has won Australian Cinematographers Society state awards in the wildlife and short film categories. A video journalist at Indigenous Community Television, her previous experience is with PAW Media as a community video producer and a reporter with Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association Radio.
Anna-Marie will be embedded in the ABC Indigenous team for four months in a paid placement that provides an opportunity to develop her professional skills across documentary, factual development and production.
A proud Palawa woman, based in Alice Springs, Anna-Marie aspires to continue her impactful work in wildlife and First Nations content, leaving a lasting mark on the film industry and the communities she serves.
Anna-Marie said: “The AIDC ABC Indigenous Documentary Placement is an amazing opportunity for me. Living in remote Alice Springs, I often miss out on networking opportunities, so being able to meet industry professionals outside of our small yet incredibly talented community of Territory filmmakers will be invaluable. I’m excited to gain insights into the ABC’s processes and to improve my skills in factual storytelling and content creation. This experience will not only advance my career but also help me amplify Indigenous voices in the media and hopefully establish a lasting relationship with the ABC for the future.”
ABC Chief Content Officer Chris Oliver-Taylor said: “Anna-Marie is a welcome addition to our team working across our factual slate. The ABC is committed to supporting Indigenous creatives and stories that explore and reflect the enormous diversity of our country. We’re thrilled to provide an opportunity in partnership with the AIDC to create meaningful employment pathways and foster a greater diversity of voices in the Australian screen sector.”
AIDC CEO and Creative Director, Natasha Gadd, said: "Congratulations to AIDC Leading Light and Indigenous Creators Program alumni Anna-Marie Harding on being selected for this year’s Indigenous Documentary Placement with the ABC Indigenous team. AIDC is proud to co-present professional development programs that support First Nations filmmakers to sharpen craft, build new industry connections and find new pathways to tell stories. We’re looking forward to tracking what Anna-Marie will bring to the placement, as well as the new skills and career opportunities she will take away from the experience.”
Anna-Marie holds a BA in Journalism from James Cook University and a MA in Wildlife Documentary Production from Salford University.
The first recipient of the Indigenous Documentary Placement program in 2021 was award-winning filmmaker, and descendent of the Yuin and Awabakal nations, Daniel King.
In 2022 the recipient was Perun Bonser, a Ngarluma writer and director based in Boorloo / Perth, whose work has focused on telling the stories of First Nations peoples. Perun is now the First Nations Executive at Screenwest.
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Applications now open for the ABC’s Trailblazers Program
“Being part of Trailblazers provided hope not only for us as an organisation but also for our community, showing that small conversations, projects, or events can turn into a legacy of impact and change.”
Trailblazer alumni, Laura Johnson is sharing why individuals or groups of up to three, aged between 18 – 28, who have started a social, educational, environmental and economic development project in their regional communities should apply for the ABC’s 2025 Trailblazers program.
Laura is a proud Palawa woman of Smithton, Tasmania, and a lived-experience advocate in mental health and suicide prevention.
After seeing a gap in the sector, she started up her mental health organisation called THEIRS, which stands for Talk, Hear and Help, Educate, Inform, Refer and Support. Laura and the THEIRS team are determined to improve mental health services for young people in Tasmania.
"Since becoming a part of the ABC Trailblazers family, not only have I grown in my role as an advocate, but so has my organisation. We would never have thought that our small ideas to better our communities could have such a nationwide impact.
I have met some of the most inspirational people from across the country and have been given opportunities I could never have possibly dreamed of."
Jag Singh, a 2024 Trailblazer living on Gunaikurnai Country, Bairnsdale, VIC is on a mission to empower the younger generation with financial literacy. As an accountant, Jag’s program, Money for the Young, aims to equip young people living in regional communities with essential financial skills.
Jag’s Trailblazers journey was filled with great learning and joy, highlighted by his participation in the Heywire Regional Youth Summit. There, he created meaningful connections with fellow changemakers and showcased his impactful project in Parliament House.
“Speaking about my project ‘Money for the Young,’ which I’m deeply passionate about, was an incredible experience. I’m grateful to be part of the Trailblazers program, where small-town voices can address what truly matters.”
More than 130 young people have participated in the Trailblazers program since its launch in 2017.
Every year, up to 20 regional changemakers are chosen to take part in the program and receive an amazing package of support; including a leadership intensive at the Heywire Regional Youth Summit, designed to empower young regional changemakers to share their stories with the nation.
The Hon. Catherine King MP, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, encourages young rural and regional leaders to get involved in the 2025 Trailblazers program to take their projects to the next level.
“The ABC Trailblazers program supports and amplifies the amazing work that young innovators are doing in regional and rural communities across the nation.
Every year I’m inspired by the creative projects that Trailblazers are undertaking to make the world around them a better place.
I’d really encourage anyone aspiring to make change in their community to apply for the program.”
ABC Director News Justin Stevens has encouraged young emerging leaders in regional, rural and remote Australia to apply for the program.
“Trailblazers continues to be a powerful platform for young leaders who are making a significant impact in their local communities, he said.
“The ABC takes pride in offering community leaders, social entrepreneurs, and advocates the opportunity to showcase their remarkable work on a national stage.”
“Previous Trailblazers have inspired us with how they have nurtured change in their community and I’m looking forward to the fresh ideas and innovations that will emerge in 2025.”
Selected Trailblazers will receive an exceptional package of support, including;
- National media exposure: your work featured on the ABC, reaching a broad audience.
- All-expenses-paid trip: travel to Canberra, ACT, for the Heywire Regional Youth Summit.
- Exclusive funding opportunities: apply for the Sally Foundation’s Trailblazers Development Fund, a partnership with the Sally Foundation and the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal.
- Skill development: enhance your entrepreneurial skills, leadership capabilities, and confidence.
- Networking opportunities: gain access to extensive networking, media, and leadership opportunities.
Past Trailblazer projects have addressed issues like strengthening Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, youth wellbeing, sustainable farming, inclusivity, employment, financial literacy, education, and remote entrepreneurship.
Applications close Sunday 15 September 2024. To apply, visit Trailblazers - ABC Heywire
The ABC’s Trailblazers program sits under the umbrella of the Heywire program, which the ABC has run in partnership with the Australia Government since 1998.
The ABC’s Trailblazers program would not be possible without the support of the Australian Government including the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts; the Department of Health and Aged Care; the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations and AgriFutures Australia.
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New chairman and old MD have different ideas and plans for what the ABC should be. Any new MD must have at least some journalistic ability as the role involves being the organisation’s Editor in Chief. David A was unable to fulfil that role with any success.
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ABC News rebrand claims an early scalp 
Seriously though, the last thing the ABC needs at the moment is more instability at the top end. Hopefully between Anderson and Williams they can oversee an orderly transition to a quality replacement
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Anderson has already committed to remaining in the role until a new General Manager is appointed, so hopefully that will help.
ABC signs MOU with Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI)
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and Indonesia’s public radio broadcaster Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI).
RRI President Director Hendrasmo and ABC International Head Claire M. Gorman signed the new agreement at the ABC offices in Sydney. A delegation of senior leadership from RRI and ABC International were in attendance to welcome the partnership.
The establishment of the MOU identifies the shared commitments of the ABC and RRI as public broadcasters in serving their national audiences with informative, educational and entertaining content and services.
The key tenets of the agreement endorse the strengthening of the relationship between the ABC and RRI through content sharing across programming, training of teams and personnel, media capacity building and the exchange of technical information.
ABC International Head Claire M. Gorman said: “We are proud to be partnering with RRI in this next chapter with future opportunities for collaborative endeavours through content and information exchange. This MOU expresses our mutual commitments as public broadcasters and the shared understanding of how we can best fulfil our obligations to our audiences across the region.”
President Director of RRI Hendrasmo said: “In this era of disruption, the key word is collaboration. We want to strengthen our institution, both in terms of content and human resources. This is one of the reasons why we are collaborating with the ABC. Moreover, developing human resources is our current priority, as we aim to remain strong and resilient in facing the era of change that is causing the media to experience difficult times.”
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Complete text of Kim Williams’ speech at the John Monash Oration last night
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SMH today has a new report on the new Parramatta studios.
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Complete waste of money.
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