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Justin Milne quits as ABC chairman after furore over attack on political editor

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

ABC chairman Justin Milne has resigned, after a board meeting asked that he stand aside while his actions were investigated.

Milne told the ABC that he had said he should quit because there was a firestorm and he wanted “to provide a release valve.”

“Clearly there is a lot of pressure on the organisation, and as always, my...

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Why an education in visual arts is the key to arming students for the future

  • Written by: Ted Snell, Professor, Chief Cultural Officer, Cultural Precinct, University of Western Australia
Why an education in visual arts is the key to arming students for the futureA foundation in visual arts builds skills for all kinds of work. Shutterstock.com

Visual skills are essential for a sophisticated workforce, yet we offer so little education in the vital skills of learning to see and developing the ability to interpret and critique our image-saturated world.

In the global marketplace, the economy of the cultural...

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seven reasons you should respect the ref in the NRL Grand Final

  • Written by: Kath O'Brien, PhD Candidate - School of Human Movement & Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland

This weekend’s rugby league Grand Final sees the Sydney Roosters face the Melbourne Storm in front of a stadium crowd of thousands – and even more on television. All eyes will be on the referee to make sure the play is fair.

Like elite athletes, the reputation of these full-time professional refs is often summarised by their performance...

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How ABC chairman Justin Milne compromised the independence of the national broadcaster

  • Written by: Peter Fray, Professor of Journalism Practice, University of Technology Sydney
How ABC chairman Justin Milne compromised the independence of the national broadcasterReports this week revealed that ABC Chairman Justin Milne called for a journalist to be fired after receiving complaints from the government.Joel Carrett/AAP

Update: Justin Milne has now resigned as chair of the ABC board.


Behind the extraordinary events engulfing the national broadcaster lies a rather ordinary and clear statement of principle...

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  2. Why a separate holiday for Indigenous Australians misses the point
  3. Why AFL commentary works the same way as Iron Age epic poetry
  4. Full response from Pauline Hanson for a FactCheck on English language proficiency in Australia
  5. do 'over a million' people in Australia not speak English 'well or at all'?
  6. Life as an older renter, and what it tells us about the urgent need for tenancy reform
  7. We must strengthen, not weaken, environmental protections during drought – or face irreversible loss
  8. Growers are in a jam now, but strawberry sabotage may well end up helping the industry
  9. Unexpected find from a neutron star forces a rethink on radio jets
  10. Government sets up inquiry into embattled ABC chairman's email
  11. Brendan O'Connor on Labor's industrial relations agenda
  12. There is nothing sacrosanct about corporate culture; we can and must regulate it
  13. Clementine Ford reveals the fragility behind 'toxic masculinity' in Boys Will Be Boys
  14. why priests should be made to report child abuse revealed in confession
  15. Why malnutrition is an issue for more than half of patients in intensive care
  16. how to comfort a child whose sibling has died
  17. Guardian dogs, fencing, and 'fladry' protect livestock from carnivores
  18. One reason people install smart home tech is to show off to their friends
  19. Accurate. Objective. Transparent. Australians identify what they want in trustworthy media
  20. Hiding 'grannycams' in aged care facilities is legally and ethically murky
  21. The risks of a new Cold War between the US and China are real: here's why
  22. Study of 1.6 million grades shows little gender difference in maths and science at school
  23. New colour change wristbands help you balance too much sun vs not enough – no matter your skin tone
  24. What causes schizophrenia? What we know, don't know and suspect
  25. Why trackless trams are ready to replace light rail
  26. How did the fish cross the road? Our invention helps them get to the other side of a culvert
  27. Mandela My Life is a welcome tribute to a hero, but avoids difficult questions
  28. Battle won. Our budget woes are behind us
  29. Antarctica's 'moss forests' are drying and dying
  30. Labor drops in Newspoll but still has large lead; NSW ReachTEL poll tied 50-50
  31. Budget deficit comes in at $10.1 billion, in boost for early return to surplus
  32. Economic growth and 'Trump-proofing' – why the latest inter-Korea summit matters
  33. Everything he does, he does it for us. Why Bryan Adams is on to something important about copyright
  34. Aged care failures show how little we value older people – and those who care for them
  35. An open letter on rental housing reform
  36. Despite her good intentions, Michelle Guthrie was never the right fit for the ABC
  37. The NT is putting a minimum floor price on alcohol, because evidence shows this works to reduce harm
  38. When falling home ownership and ageing baby boomers collide
  39. Art and science come together to examine the power and perversions of perfection
  40. Automated vehicles may encourage a new breed of distracted drivers
  41. Privatising WestConnex is the biggest waste of public funds for corporate gain in Australian history
  42. ABC boss Michelle Guthrie sacked, but the board won’t say why
  43. Why the increased penalties for strawberry sabotage will do little to prevent the crime
  44. It's better light, not worse behaviour, that explains crimes on a full moon
  45. How to (gently) get your child to brush their teeth
  46. she failed to back the journalists
  47. Australia has the wealth to ensure a sustainable future, but too many people are being left behind
  48. 1980s Berlin comes to life in Welcome the Bright World's quest for 'truth'
  49. Public schools losing out in political power plays
  50. ABC board sacks managing director Michelle Guthrie

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