#JuliaBaird

[sublimeobservationarcade]

Silencing Of The Drum Death Knell For ABC As Alternative Media Voice

The sudden axing of the ABC’s current affairs programme The Drum is the final nail in the coffin for a progressive national broadcaster. More than a decade of Coalition sniping and undermining of the ABC has denuded it. Silencing of The Drum death knell for ABC as alternative media voice. The conservative media in Australia has been expanded to include an ABC, which lamely kowtows to the Murdoch News Corp lead in setting the news agenda in the 2020’s. The Drum was the last vestige of conscience in a media landscape bereft of progressive passion. “The ABC’s primetime panel show The Drum has been axed after more than a decade on air due to dwindling ratings. Justin Stevens, the ABC’s news director, said the move was “no reflection on the achievements of the team over the years”, adding that the program had been a successful platform for “unearthing new talent from around Australia”. “ (https://www.theguardian.com/media/2023/dec/12/the-drum-abc-cancelled-why-ratings-network-panel-show)

Death Of Progressive Voice On Australian TV The Drum started life on the radio on Triple J, as a current affairs show for a youthful audience. Its cutting edge authentic news coverage quickly drew an audience beyond the confines of the youth demographic. On TV under the guidance of Julia Baird it morphed into  a programme, which covered things usually neglected by the blokey mainstream media in Australia. New voices were being heard on TV. Women’s voices and the voices of Indigenous Australians. This spread to the voices of the disability community and the voices of LGBTQIA folk. It was not all one way traffic, however, as there would be a growing smattering of those holding opposing opinions and views. Social conservatives, also, made regular appearances on The Drum. It was the best panellist current affairs show on TV, in my opinion.

I loved The Drum ABC Has Been Silenced By Conservative Forces What are we left with on the ABC in the glaring absence of The Drum. The cynical David Speers on Insiders, where politics trumps policy and ideas week after week. The 7.30 Report does a good job but it is middle of the road stuff in the main. Four Corners is a worthy institution and a survivor. Apart from that the ABC has become this fluffy broadcaster featuring in-depth weather and disaster coverage. It goes for the safe option these days and I cannot help thinking that its management are Coalition vetted social conservatives towing the party line. I miss the ABC. I miss that ABC that once had courage and represented those who weren’t a part of the corporate power zone.

The Drum Was Diversity & New Voices Where will the voices once heard on The Drum now be heard? There is no progressive media on free to air TV in Australia. The Drum was the only and last of its kind. Women’s voices will be silenced – thanks to the ABC management. Disabled voices, for so long unheard, will go quiet again thanks to a dismal ABC management. Julia Baird helped so many Australians find their voice and reach an audience. Indigenous voices. LGBTQIA voices. The Drum was a champion for minorities and those victimised by an indifferent commercial media. The Drum was passionate and worthy. Much on the ABC is light weight entertainment and middle of the road fare. I mourn the death of the progressive voice on free to air TV.

We will be left with a conservative media landscape paying tokenistic lip service to the views of those who stand outside of the mainstream. The ABC is chasing ratings with inane quiz shows and fluff. It used to represent intelligence and a progressive cultural agenda. It has been denuded by Coalition budget cuts and infiltrated by yes men and women in its management ranks. The Drum was one of the last things left worth watching. Robert Sudha Hamilton is the author of - Money Matters: Navigating Credit, Debt, and Financial Freedom.  Read the full article

[bibliobethblog]

Hello everyone and happy Monday! Today is #alphastack day created by the lovely @puellalegit and today I’ve got some books from my shelves beginning with V for you:⁣ ⁣ The Virgin’s Lover by Philippa Gregory ⁣ The Virgin Cure by Ami McKay⁣ Valley Of The Dolls by Jacqueline Susann⁣ The Valley Of Amazement by Amy Tan⁣ Vinegar Girl by Anne Tyler⁣ Victoria The Queen by Julia Baird⁣ The Visitors by Rebecca Mascull⁣ The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett⁣ ⁣ Out of this stack I’ve done what I do best and I’ve only read two 🙈😂 The Vanishing Half and The Virgin’s Lover although I have Victoria The Queen earmarked to read soon.⁣ ⁣ Have you read or do you want to read any of the V’s in this stack? Let me know below in the comments! ⁣ ⁣ Have a great week everyone 🤗😘⁣ ⁣ #bookstagram #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #bookstagramchallenge #thevirginslover #philippagregory #thevirgincure #amimckay #valleyofthedolls #jacquelinesusann #thevalleyofamazement #amytan #vinegargirl #annetyler #victoriathequeen #juliabaird #thevisitors #rebeccamascull #thevanishinghalf #britbennett https://www.instagram.com/p/CG0WRghgZaX/?igshid=1gzlb8e0fdw1g

[jeanyjanez]

Werbung gemäß Paragraph 2 Nr 5 TMG Guten Morgen ihr Lieben 💕 Ich wünsche euch einen schönen Freitag. Mein #Lesemonat Oktober ... Viel hab ich nicht geschafft, aber immerhin zwei Buch mit über 600 Seiten. 👸Queen Victoria - Julia Baird ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ eine sehr gelungene und intime Biografie. 🐑 Das wunderbare Wollparadies - Manuela Inusa ⭐⭐⭐⭐ eine sehr schöne Geschichte, die zum Nachdenken anregt 🕰️ Die Tochter des Uhrmacher - Kate Morton ⭐⭐⭐🌠 niemand bleibt je vergessen und manchmal muss man tief graben, um die Wahrheit zu entdecken 🐒 McAtee's zauberhafte Tiere - Astrid Pfister ⭐⭐⭐⭐🌠 Kinder brauchen etwas zum festhalten 🍏Die Apfelprinzessin - Maya Shepard ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Die Wahrheit über die böse Hexe 👑🇬🇧 Von Ratlosen und Löwenherzen - Rebecca Gablé ⭐⭐⭐⭐🌠 Kurz und knackig alles über die Zeit vor Henry VIII Viel Zeit hatte ich mit im Oktober und das wird sich im November auch nicht wirklich ändern. Aber das ist auch gar nicht so schlimm. Immerhin ist Lesen kein Marathon, sondern eine Leidenschaft. Und ich hab mich weiterbilden können und mehr über England erfahren. Rezensionen auch auf dem Blog zu finden, zwei fehlen noch. #manuelainusa #juliabaird #queenvictoria #queen #england #bloggerportal #wordpress #Kinderbuch #oktober #octoberwrapup #sterne #emojis #canva #bookstagram #lesen https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpqw4OzhG6h/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=dskvsr5wz8bt

[fontyk]

Next up on West Stage @adelwritersweek @adelaidefestival @yves_rees @juliabaird lead a live podcast of Archive Fever with John Carty and Jared Thomas. #adlww #adlfest (at Pioneer Womens Memorial Gardens) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cayek-cJ2J4/?utm_medium=tumblr

[bibliobethblog]

Hi everyone and hope you’re all well. Today for #stacksaturday I’m joining in with the #sixbookgirlsnamechallenge which I’ve seen on the page of the lovely Maria from @readingcompass ⁣ I’ve only read one of these books, Lisey’s Story by Stephen King but as always, I hope to get to a couple more of them soon. I’m particularly excited about Eileen and Carol (also known as The Price Of Salt) which I’ve heard great things about.⁣ ⁣ Have you read any of the books in this stack? What girls names do you have as titles of books in your bookshelf? Let me know below in the comments! ⁣ ⁣ #bookstagram #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #bookstagramchallenge #tbrpile #liseysstory #stephenking #aliceandthefly #jamesrice #sophiesworld #josteingaarder #eileen #otessamoshfegh #victoriathequeen #juliabaird #carol #patriciahighsmith https://www.instagram.com/p/CGLHr_IAIt7/?igshid=1oevo2121vman

[bibliobethblog]

Happy Sunday bookstagram! As you might know, I am on a book buying ban this year BUT I have treated myself to a few pre-orders (well, apart from the Victoria biography that was at such a good price I couldn't resist!!) Have you read any of these? I'd love to know what you think! #bookworm #bookstagram #bookblogger #bookhaul #preorders #thesilentcompanions #laurapurcell #strangeweather #joehill #aplaceforus #fatimafarheenmirza #victoriathequeenanintimatebiographyofthewomanwhoruledanempire #juliabaird

[fontyk]

Next up on East Stage @adelwritersweek @adelaidefestival is the wonderful @juliabaird discussing on how people overcome the dark patches with her best selling Phosphorescence. #adlww #adlfest (at Pioneer Womens Memorial Gardens) https://www.instagram.com/p/CL0My8ljxdO/?igshid=1tovokrv14um5