Mark Maley News Today

A high-profile ABC journalist has resigned over the national broadcasters coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict and its treatment of culturally diverse staff.

Just hours after her resignation was made public, A major rival newspaper announced Nour Haydar would be joining its left-wing media group.

You could reasonably expect your typical online leftoid to be happy with the national broadcaster, which recently axed the two shows -- the only shows -- hosted by conservatives. But that would be to misread the nature of the beast, which reacts with snarling abuse when opinions other than those of the progressive Left get an airing. It's to Leigh Sales' credit that, unlike boss David Anderson, she knows this exclusionary bias does honest journalism no favours

An internal ABC review has found its coverage of the Voice referendum was dominated by Yes supporters.

Former politicians have called for the government to condemn statements by ABC staff after claims were made in an internal meeting their coverage of the conflict in Gaza was too “pro-Israel.”

While Murdoch-owned publications present the foulest contributions to the pro-Israeli media barrage, the most politically significant player is the ABC.

ABC star Leigh Sales took a brutal swipe at Karl Stefanovic during Tuesday nights episode of The Cheap Seats.

Veteran ABC journalist Leigh Sales has defended herself after being criticised for an email on the Voice to Parliament, saying it was about factually correct information.

ABC bosses have sent a step-by-step guide to staff written by veteran journalist Leigh Sales on how to quash suggestion that the Uluru Statement from the Heart is not a one-page document.

One of the most successful dental firms in the North East has consolidated its business, to concentrate on delivering for Sunderland.