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Teen’s accused murderer ‘too young and vulnerable’

The Queensland Childrens Court has barred media from a case involving the teenager accused of killing Jack Beasley.

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16th Dec. 2019 10:12 PM

The Queensland Childrens Court has barred media from a case involving the teenager accused of killing Jack Beasley.

Press freedom report delayed again

A parliamentary inquiry into effects of national security laws on press freedom is facing further delays.

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13th Dec. 2019 7:12 PM

Australia's Right To Know, a coalition of media groups including News Corp, AAP, Nine and SBS, made the late submission on Tuesday.

Assange arrest inspired Aussie raids

WikiLeaks’ chief editor has said governments are getting bolder, more secretive, and are ‘aggressively’ targeting those who...

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03rd Dec. 2019 6:12 PM

And WikiLeaks editor-in-chief Kristinn Hrafnsson said the arrest of Julian Assange could embolden governments to commit more “aggressive acts against journalists” and hide more information unless regimes, including the Australian government, were held to account.

Aussie music stars back press freedom campaign

The nation’s biggest music stars have shown their support for the Your Right To Know campaign at the ARIA Awards.

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27th Nov. 2019 7:11 PM

Among the glitz and glamour of prestigious awards night, host Guy Sebastian, recording artist DJ Havana Brown and Triple J Hottest 100 winners Ocean Alley all displayed T-shirts supporting the press freedom campaign which saw media companies across the country unite in an unprecedented action.

Bono stands with Aussie journos over press freedom

U2 frontman Bono has revealed his shock over the attacks on media freedom in Australia in the wake of AFP raids on...

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19th Nov. 2019 10:11 AM

U2 frontman Bono has revealed his shock over the attacks on media freedom in Australia in the wake of AFP raids on journalists.

PFAS contamination and the public’s right to know

PFAS information has remained limited as Ipswich residents continue to fight for answers.

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19th Nov. 2019 7:11 AM

Map showing the waterways that fall under the public health advice for catch and release only. People should not consume fish caught in these areas.

What authorities don't want you to know in times of crisis

An investigation by this newspaper, reveals how local councils and State and Federal governments are keeping us in the dark...

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19th Nov. 2019 5:11 AM

Media outlets Australia-wide are fighting for your right to know.

Shocking tale of government secrecy

“There were so many roadblocks put in front of me but I knew it was correct and we decided to go ahead and publish the...

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18th Nov. 2019 9:11 AM

Journalists Kristy Sexton-McGrath and Chris Calcino have faced government roadblocks in their reporting of important issues.

Stakes are too high to ignore press freedom red flags

Australians have a right to know what their government is up to. But finding the truth is becoming harder than ever, writes...

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31st Oct. 2019 12:10 PM

Australians have a right to know what their government is up to, writes Professor Allan Fels.

Readers back Your Right to Know campaign

Aussies are frustrated with the culture of secrecy in government, saying they would release information that officials...

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28th Oct. 2019 7:10 PM

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