Media Watch — Season 2026

Feb 202615m

Nine newspapers served up Australian Open coverage, but did the ball fall wide of the line? Did the media amplify the Trump administration's narrative around the Minnesota killings?

Feb 202615m

The alleged Australian terror attack that almost barely caused a whimper: Did the media miss the story? The radio doctor quietly profiting from the supplement he promotes on air. Plus The Art of Distraction by Andrew Hastie.

Feb 202615m

A leadership refresh proves the ultimate banquet for Canberra journalists. ASIO rebukes Four Corners which aired accusations of intelligence failures leading up to the Bondi Beach massacre. Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Feb 202615m

The royal formerly known as Prince Andrew was front page news (almost) everywhere. From political outsider to second-place contender, One Nation's polling surge demands a deeper look at their policies.

Mar 202615m

Missiles fly across the Middle East, as the world's media makes tough decisions about what conflict to cover. Ukraine fades from view as the hazards intensify for reporters on the ground.

Mar 202615m

The conflict in Iran marks a new chapter in AI-generated war imagery; The Kyle and Jackie O split marks the $200 million collapse of a high-stakes radio gamble.

Mar 202615m

Journalists scramble to verify the tragic death of school children in Iran. Scared or safe? Dubai influencers caught in Iran's crosshairs mysteriously change their tune.

Mar 202615m

Allegations of violence made against media mogul Antony Catalano amid the steady decline of his regional news empire. Google AI summaries mean opportunity for big news players, and Armageddon for the little guys.

Mar 202615m

Algorithm addiction: Court finds Google and Meta apps were like drugs of addiction. Predators online: US court finds Facebook distributed child sexual material. Plus Doctor who? Australian Story puffs up a discredited orthopaedic surgeon.

Apr 202615m

Media blockade: Trump opens a second front, declaring war on CNN's Iran reporting. Plus docu-series 'Aussie Gold Hunters' has been a hit with audiences around the world, but are they serving up real treasure or just fool's gold?

Apr 202615m

Hungary's new leader vows to restore independence to his country's media following years of dismantling by Viktor Orban. The Racing NSW logo disappears from the pages of the Sydney Morning Herald's form guide.

Apr 202615m

Kyle and Jackie foes: Court case documents reveal the behind-the-scenes spats were as unsavoury as their breakfast banter. A renewable energy expose by Seven's flagship investigation program Spotlight found to have omitted key facts.

May 202615m

Seven's latest home reno show My Reno Rules promises its audience big prizes, but are viewers really told just how much these "free" giveaways cost?

May 202615m

From flight trackers to walking down the plane aisle, no effort was spared to capture the so-called 'ISIS brides' returning home.

May 202615m

Seven misidentified an ISIS Bride, even after she notified them they had the wrong photo. How GB News leveraged politician-hosts to shake up British elections. Plus the WA shed-home business that used their inside connections for free coverage.

May 202615m

Amid budget fallout, small businesses fight tax changes with memes and a little creative license. Charlie Teo fights against restrictions with a little help from a sympathetic media.

Jun 202615m

Why the juiced-up athletes at the Enhanced Games weren't about selling athletic glory, but pharmaceuticals. The West Australian reports a "blood feud" between Liberal Andrew Hastie and accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith.

Jun 202615m

Turmoil at CBS continues with the firing of longtime '60 Minutes' reporter Scott Pelley, One Nation's playbook of bypassing traditional media for social channels has seen it surpass major parties in popularity.

Jun 202615m

The role of Elon Musk in the Belfast riots show again, how his platform X, is used to stoke outrage. Plus a preference-flow graph in the Australian Financial Review includes political parties you've never heard of.

Jun 202615m

A planned cull of wild horses has The Daily Telegraph chomping at the bit to voice its disapproval. 60 Minutes fails to give its audience the full picture when covering two child-abduction cases.

Jun 202615m

Karlito's Way: Karl Stefanovic loses his job after embracing a controversial anti-Islam activist. Giggle Gagged: The ABC rejects an opinion piece by business woman Sall Grover.

Jul 202615m

Australian media spare no detail in its coverage of a Thai teen's murder. BHP shows off its shiny electric truck and spins its green credentials. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce manage to keep their public wedding very private.

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