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Strip Clubs, Slip-ups and Memory Blanks: Why does the news media focus on triviality rather than politics
Kevin Rudd’s strip club visit, John Howard’s memory blanks and unsteady feet, and Julia Gillard’s childlessness all seem to take the media’s preference, rather than what’s really important, policy. When it comes to politics the news media often chooses to focus on trivial events that have no bearing on the merits of a candidate’s policies. BBC Political Editor Nick Robinson showed this belief at a speech in Oxford in 2006. |
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Howard Government Wins Historic Fourth Term
With the Howard Government returned for a record fourth term in the recent Australian election, Rich Bowden examines how the election was won and takes a look at the country's future direction. |
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Howard's Australia A Trail of Terror and Tears
Looking back on the history of Howard's terms of government, we look back on a trail of tears and deception. From the outset, his earliest decision was illegal, but it was overlooked be... |
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Stern Rules for Howard
I must say this now, before any opinion is given, I like Howard Stern. Do I tune in every day or blindly follow his every word? No. Am I one who believes Stern is the Messiah of radio, the innovator, the creator, the emancipator of broadcasting? No, I am not. Upon occasion, I enjoy his work. Sometimes hes funny, sometimes hes offensive. |
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