Dan Stans News Today

The Victorian government axing print ads makes clear the strain on the long-lasting link between news media and advertising.

This week, Victorian Premier Dan Andrews was interviewed by ABC News Breakfast’s Michael Rowland, about a fortnight from the state’s election. It was a soporific exchange, I thought, defined by un-forensic questions and predictably practiced responses – like the vast majority of televised political interviews.

Instead of visionary policies, our politicians seem to be turning on each other, the media and institutions once trusted and respected.

John Howard's rhetoric that we should be fearful of outsiders is now playing out within our own country, and Scott Morrison has no idea what to do.

An online community that hurls abuse at mostly female journalists has been likened to an Australian version of the pro-Trump “QAnon” conspiracy.

When veteran ABC broadcaster Leigh Sales made a surprise appearance at Daniel Andrews press conference on Monday to grill the Victorian Premier over the states snap lockdown, the result was predictable. So-called "Dan Stans" - an online army of Mr Andrews most diehard supporters - leapt into action to savage the 7.30 host, accusing her of hijacking the event and being "incredibly rude and disrespectful". "So you are aware Ms Sales, thankfully our amazing Premier listens to the science and m...

When veteran ABC broadcaster Leigh Sales made a surprise appearance at Daniel Andrews press conference on Monday to grill the Victorian Premier over the states snap lockdown, the result was predictable. So-called "Dan Stans" - an online army of Mr Andrews most diehard supporters - leapt into action to savage the 7.30 host, accusing her of hijacking the event and being "incredibly rude and disrespectful". "So you are aware Ms Sales, thankfully our amazing Premier listens to the science and m...