Probably there are no new parents on this forum because they are all flat out. But if there were, I would recommend this to them. Written by a friend of mine who has spent her whole career building this expertise. possumssleepprogram.com/?_kx=zbVGm8_gt…

'A former judge who The Australian reported was of the opinion the federal corruption watchdog “should” investigate the government’s compensation payment to Brittany Higgins says his words have been “misunderstood”.'

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with hope this will be listened to. Our submission makes multiple recommendations based around the need to support a sustainable public interest journalism sector in Australia. piji.com.au/submissions/pi… Interest Journalism Initiative

Court judgements are a great reflection of community culture & standards - if you're lucky enough to hear about them. Outside metro Aust many don't! See today's timely @PIJI report 'Australian News Sampling Project 2023'   piji.com.au/other-research… Media Watch The Sydney Morning Herald Guardian Australia

There was no conspiracy, so why pursue Higgins over her payout? theage.com.au/politics/feder…

Me on this. theguardian.com/media/2024/apr…

⁦MargaretSimons⁩: “It’s a depressing time for those who care about the quality of journalism in this country.” Indeed. theguardian.com/media/2024/apr…

Has anyone done, or know of, any research on the culture of ABC radio? Obviously there's always been a perception that the ABC is left leaning, but has anyone, excl. Ken Inglis, written/researched its culture in detail? ping Bridget Griffen-Foley Michelle Arrow Dr Jeannine Baker

. Inside Story delivers again with this piece. Hamas’s dark calculus, on Inside Story inside.org.au/hamass-dark-ca…

Memo to Peter Costello: if you want to stay chair of Nine (Independent, Always) you can’t do fundraisers with Liberal candidates like Tim Wilson. Best you pull out of this one before 5pm today before any more tickets are sold.

This extraordinary story has feel of having been coming for long time ... Can't help recalling how vehement Seven has been in rejecting suggestions that there is a problem with ethical standards in Aust journalism. New 7 expenses affair rocks Sunrise. theage.com.au/national/new-s…

In which I am quoted. Bruce Lehrmann: Media under scrutiny as re-opened defamation case grips Australia | CNN cnn.com/2024/04/06/aus…

I have had concerns about the direction of Coalition for Conservation for some time, but in recent months it’s become very clear the group’s values are not conservative and it has little interest in conservation. Here is my resignation letter from the organisation

We're hiring! 🚨🚨🚨 Two news desk jobs going at Guardian Australia - this is such a fantastic team to join. Share, apply DM me for more info workforus.theguardian.com/jobs/341/
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This Saturday is #WorldBipolarDay . This has been one of the hardest and most personal things I have ever written, but hopeful it starts a conversation. Please read and share– ‘I lost my journalism job due to a bipolar episode. Workplaces need to do better’ croakey.org/i-lost-my-jour…

Shocking story and extraordinary journalism. theguardian.com/australia-news…

Latest NIDA quarterly political support poll: MFP leads at 48%, followed by Pheu Thai at 22% and United Thai Nation at 5%.

'One of the principles of permaculture is to attend to the in-between spaces – the gap between a garden bed and lawn, between one growing space and another, between garden and wilderness.'

MargaretSimons on life and death outside the margins: satpa.pe/et2xWi6

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So who is the 7 reporter who used the company credit card to buy two $1000 Thai masseuses during Spotlight interview negotiations? DM me if you have evidence or knowledge. Do NOT toss out names in public