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Objectivity: when ministers, journalists and a norm collide

  • Written by: The Conversation
imagePeter Dutton claimed that journalists should be 'objective reporters of the news'.AAP/Sam Mooy

Academic and journalists alike are fond of declaring that objectivity in journalism is outright impossible. The fallback is to say that even though the ideal of objectivity might be unattainable, it remains important to strive for.

Fairfax columnist and...

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VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on Turnbull policy changes

  • Written by: The Conversation

University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor Stephen Parker and Michelle Grattan discuss the week in politics, including the main changes for new Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s cabinet, changes in Liberal policy platforms, the possibility of a breakaway party and what’s next for Opposition Leader Bill Shorten.

The authors do not work for,...

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Does Tinder's new 'Super Like' make you look too keen?

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imageTinder introduces the new 'Super Like' -- should you 'swipe up'?Eileen Chu and Stefano Verrelli, Author provided

In the search for love, the conventional wisdom would have us believe that playing hard to get is a winning move.

Indeed, previously in online dating, sending a simple “Like” was enough to allow singles to subtly express their...

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