There’s more than 850,000 podcasts active today but this number could get a lot higher.
We should start a podcast
Pinpointing podcast popularity
Australian listeners flocked to podcasts during the pandemic and experts say momentum will only grow.
“Older voters tend to die off”
We investigate how TikTok and WeChat are the newest social media platforms being used by politicians.
Arts sector pleas for help
WA’s arts and culture sector is in crisis, and the state government is being urged to do more.
Public trust in media plummets
The 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer shows a sharp decline in media trust from 2021.
Information about misinformation
A Curtin mathematician has received $1 million to research misinformation.
Disability swim programs drowning
WA Swim schools may be forced to close their disability programs due to a lack of government funding. This may include the Angelfish program.
Don’t read the comments
A High Court ruling on social media comment liability has significant ramifications for all publishers, not just media organisations.
Deep state of concern
Experts say conspiracy theories pose a danger to society, but what can be done about them?
Film falls 35mm short
Film photography is rolling faster than ever, but production companies can’t keep up.
Online miscon-sex-tions
Experts are pushing to expose the misconceptions social media has created surrounding online sex work.
Preparing the journalists of the future
Journalism education is responding to challenges facing the media industry, and changing attitudes towards news.
Match made in radio heaven
The original leader of Perth’s first commercial FM radio station has returned to celebrate its 40th birthday.
TikTok on the (brain) clock
It’s exploded since COVID, but experts are warning about the addictive problems from too much TikTok.
Get rich or get scammed?
Experts and former consultants warn online marketing work can be costly and cult-like.
Take it as a comment
What does social media mean for the public sphere and democracy?
Pacific media outlets need AAP
The international war on media freedom makes the AAP Newswire service critical, not only in Australia but also in the Pacific region.