Ash’s quite the character, good on him. Hopefully lots of hiring and not spreading an already thin resource thinner.
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As revealed on tonight’s Media Watch.
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Australian Story was on the Barrier Daily Truth, the newspaper of my home town: Broken Hill.
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Barrier Daily Truth is oxymoronic. The only truth is what the Labor party would like to claim.
It is a total joke, yet among the unionised families, they think the sun shines out of them.
I come from one such family and we don’t believe that.
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Google will pay participating publishers – including Crikey, InDaily, New Daily, The Saturday Paper, The Conversation, The Newcastle Herald, The Canberra Times and The Illawarra Mercury – a set monthly fee for at least three years to feature their content, including content usually behind a paywall. In exchange, showcased articles will appear as panels, which Google said gives participating publishers “more direct control of presentation and branding” and “more ways to bring important news to readers and explain it in their own voice”.
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What a joke. Those publishers are desperate and google smelt their fear.
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Good overview here of both titles and operations of Provincial Press Group:
The publication, owned by Amazon’s billionaire founder Jeff Bezos, has appointed reporter Michael Miller as its bureau chief to be based in Sydney.
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The Mackay Local News, a local newspaper that started after the News Corp owned Daily Mercury shut its print edition, is closing.
The closure comes less than a week after the Daily Mercury revived its print edition.
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Fascinating, thanks @lsl
Country Press Australia is the newest publisher to join Google News Showcase.
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The media outlets have also not succeeded in their High Court appeal in a decision that appears to have pretty significant ramifications regarding whether outlets will allow commenting for some stories on their social media platforms moving forward
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The Guardian Australia is setting up a new network of rural-based reporters, through a three-year philanthropic grant from the Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation and in collaboration with University of Technology Sydney’s Centre for Media Transition.
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As posted by EntertainingAus in the HD broadcasting thread:
This would be like 20 years ago?
At the time it was seen as a breakthrough because we had to wait days for overseas papers to arrive in Melbourne by air freight. The drawback was that not all titles were involved (especially the Chinese-language papers from Hong Kong) and they were all printed in black and white.
Of course with digital editions of these papers available on the net (usually via subscription) there is no need for these facsimile editions. However, I could still remember seeing facsimile copies of these papers on sale at a newsagent at Melbourne Airport 3-4 years ago.
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The search for Australia’s best storyteller
The West Australian, in partnership with Minderoo Foundation, is on the hunt to find The Best Australian Yarn.
The unique short story competition is open to amateur and professional writers, giving Australians the opportunity to share in the world’s richest prize pool for a competition of its kind.
A total of $50,000 will be awarded across six categories, providing a real financial incentive, and a much-needed new opportunity, for writers.
The competition will not only showcase the vital importance of arts participation, it will stimulate a conversation in our community and remind us all of the value of storytelling.
The West Australian’s Editor in Chief Anthony De Ceglie said: “We’re really proud to offer a new competition that puts writing at the forefront of the country’s culture – and does so in a truly accessible way.”
"We want to unearth raw talent, help inspire ambitious young writers and offer a generous prize pool that will also entice professional authors.
"The past two years have proven how important art and writing is for the nation’s soul - this is a chance to celebrate and embrace that.
“On top of the prize money, The West Australian will also publish many of the across our platforms for readers to engage with and writers to share. These works will also be brought to life by artwork specially designed by our team.”
Minderoo Foundation co-founder Nicola Forrest AO said: “Arts and culture are integral to our economy and community, and storytelling is the cornerstone of human connection.”
“Great stories entertain us, they teach us life lessons and they can help us be better parents, friends and colleagues.
“By ensuring this prize is open to both amateur and professional writers, we’re hoping to encourage Australians from all walks of life to engage in creativity, helping to deepen the community’s connection with the arts.
“Minderoo Foundation has been a passionate supporter of the arts and creative sectors for many years, and we believe this is a unique opportunity for the writers of Western Australia, and those across the country.”
Perth Festival and Writing WA, two of Western Australia’s leading arts and literature organisations, have provided invaluable guidance on the competition, and will be closely involved in the judging process.
“Writing WA’s vision is that WA should be the State of opportunity for writers and writing in Australia,” chief executive of Writing WA Sharon Flindell said.
“That the Best Australian Yarn competition has emerged in WA is further evidence of this vision being achieved. The substantial prize money on offer clearly illustrates that writing is both a valued and valuable part of our national culture and heritage.
“We also expect to see this competition uncover new literary talents and bring those talents to a wide Australian readership.”
Perth Festival Writers Weekend Program Associate Gillian O’Shaughnessy said: “We at Perth Festival are delighted to support this wonderful new prize, and to see the short story celebrated in a competition that will sit alongside the most prestigious of Australian writing awards.”
“The short story represents everything that is exciting about modern fiction. It offers windows into both vast worlds and ordinary moments, while allowing for risk, and demanding an economy of expression.
“It is a genre for our times, and it is tremendously exciting this award is born in the West, the home of such rich stories and storytellers.”
The Best Australian Yarn is open to all Australians aged 12 and over, potentially unearthing exciting new talent and amplifying voices from far flung corners of city and country.
Entries must be 1500 – 2500 words and can cover any genre.
The prize categories include:
• Overall Winner - $30,000
• WA Winner - $4000
• Regional Australia Winner - $3000
• Youth Winner - $2000 + a mentoring opportunity
• Reader’s Choice - $2000
• Plus the 9 shortlisted overall winner finalists - $1000 eachThe competition launches on Saturday February 26 at the Perth Festival Writers Weekend at Fremantle Arts Centre. Entries are open until May 31, 2022.
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