What Happens When The Media Attacks?
On Saturday 10 March, I was startled to see my photo on the Weekend Australian’s…More
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We Need More Voices In The National Debate
In March, some of our biggest supporters are helping New Matilda’s subscriber drive by writing…More
Why Independent Media Must Survive
The media’s critical role in strengthening democracy has become far more robust, thanks to the…More
Why The Market Can't Ensure A Free Press
Last Friday, the Independent Media Inquiry headed by ex-judge Ray Finkelstein released its report on…More
Namatjira Onstage
Elea becomes "Albert". Elea’s father Namatjirrtja becomes "Jonathan". And the name Namatjirrtja is in turn…More
Was Thatcher A Feminist?
Meryl Streep has a knack for accents. She also has a knack for humanising the…More
Habib's Victory Against The Shock-Jocks
One of the most maligned figures in the Australian media, Mamdouh Habib, has won a…More
Reporting After The Arab Spring
New Matilda contributor’s Austin Mackell’s first public reaction to his sudden international fame last week…More
SBS Can Do Better Than This
Son Nguyen is introduced in the second episode of Once Upon a Time in Cabramatta,…More
The 30-Second Smear
US politics has long been renowned for its scything negative ads. They’re a gladiatorial sport.…More