‘Conflict is not a new commodity in news,’ Katharine Murphy has written. ‘ … But media disruption has intensified the conflict cycle, compressing it into smaller, louder, intraday bursts, and those constant interruptions have a material impact on political decision-making, both here and around the world.’
As the Guardian Australia’s political editor, and a veteran of the press gallery in Canberra, Murphy has viewed the decline of traditional media, and its impact on political processes, from a ringside seat. In her On Disruption essay, Murphy maps the ways in which media disruption has affected Australian politics and policy – for better and for worse. In the 20 or so years since the advent of online news, which radical changes do we already take for granted? And in a knee-jerk media environment, how can we develop sound, long-term policies that protect the interests of future generations?
Join Murphy with host Sally Warhaft as they discuss how politicians, journalists and citizens are learning to navigate the changing new media world order.
Mon 20 October at 7:00PM
Berkelouw Paddington, 19 Oxford St, Paddington NSW 2021, Australia
Join us for an exciting evening at Berkelouw Paddington, as we celebrate the release of 58 Facets by Marika Sosnowski.
Thu 28 August at 5:00PM
Fullers Bookshop, 131 Collins St, Hobart TAS 7000
Join us for an exciting evening at Afterword Café - Fullers Bookshop, as we celebrate the release of First Tasmanians by Shayne Breen.
Fri 29 August at 3:30PM
Royal Historical Society of Victoria, 239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Join us for an exciting afternoon at the Royal Historical Society of Victoria, as we celebrate the release of Fathering by Alistair Thomson, John Murphy,…
Tue 16 September at 6:00PM
Solidarity Hall, Victorian Trades Hall Council, 54 Victoria St, Carlton VIC 3053
Join us for an exciting evening at the Victorian Trades Hall, as we celebrate the release of A Fair Day's Work by Sean Scalmer.
Wed 08 October at 10:00AM
Croydon Library, 5 Civic Square, Croydon VIC 3136
Join us for an exciting morning at Croydon Library, as we discuss Beyond Green by Lesley Head.
Thu 09 October at 6:00PM
Readings Carlton , 309 Lygon Street, Carlton VIC 3053
Join us for an exciting evening at Readings Carlton, as we celebrate the launch of 58 Facets by Marika Sosnowski.
