Season 2016

E1. 2016-02-01

Feb 1, 2016 · 15m

The murder that wasn't The Gold Coast Bulletin reported front page news of an abduction and possible murder, But all was not as it seemed. They're back: media reforms 2016 Once again media reforms are being discussed. What are the proposed changes? And will they get over the line this time? No spice, please! Personal questions are off the menu for Nigella interviews as all media, bar one, follow the PR decree.

E2. 2016-02-08

Feb 8, 2016 · 15m

Falling for a fake There was no stopping this apparent c*ck up by the ABC from going viral, despite it being quickly declared a fake. Beating up the banquet The private dinner that wasn't - how the Daily Telegraph puffed-up Tony Abbott's visit to Washington. ASIO Act updated There are changes to ASIO Act, but will they make a difference to journalistic freedom?

E3. 2016-02-15

Feb 15, 2016 · 15m

Sunrise and the Sex and the City skit What happened to cause such fall out from 'that' Sunrise skit with UNHCR ambassador and Sex in the City actress, Kristin Davis? Stuffing up the facts in an important story How did the ABC wrongly claim a five year old had been raped on Nauru? Gerard in the dog house Media Watch Dog blog gets its facts completely wrong

E4. 2016-02-22

Feb 22, 2016 · 15m

Mixing up the facts on Ten Channel Ten Eyewitness News runs a two part 'exclusive' on Charif Kazal's treatment by ICAC, but gets the facts completely wrong. Catalyst cops criticism over 'Wi-fried?' ABC's Catalyst came under a barrage of criticism over its program on the dangers of mobile phones and wi-fi. So what went wrong? Upheaval at The Age Further upheaval at Fairfax as the Editor in Chief of The Age resigns

E5. 2016-02-29

Feb 29, 2016 · 15m

Election guessing game goes full steam ahead Media ramps up the speculation of a possible but not probable early election in July SMH story shame Last week, Sydney Morning Herald published a lurid story by star columnist Paul Sheehan, who had failed to make the most basic fact checks. Mamamia! How did they fall for that? Mamamia falls for what has to be the most ridiculous hoax 'news' story of the year so far. Ten apologises to David Ipp Ten's on air apology to the state’s corruption watchdog, and ex-ICAC commissioner David Ipp.

E6. 2016-03-07

Mar 7, 2016 · 15m

Sharia sheila: truth or spoof? In a News Corp exclusive, a swimsuit model was revealed as the Coalition's Sharia Law adviser. Long drop long shot In an exclusive story, The Sunday Territorian asked: "Did this gun kill Peter Falconio?" The short answer was: no. Bolt's about turn and back Andrew Bolt surprised people when he seemed pull his support for Cardinal George Pell, but the conversion didn't last long. Sheehan stood down over rape shame story On Friday the Sydney Morning Herald announced that Columnist Paul Sheehan will stand aside from his duties until further notice.

E7. 2016-03-14

Mar 14, 2016 · 15m

Going soft on Savva Niki Savva did not approach Tony Abbott or Peta Credlin for comment when writing her book "The Road to Ruin". Did she break the 'golden rule' of journalism? Conned or confused by economic modelling? 'Bombshell' economic modelling from forecasters BIS Shrapnel revealed the havoc that would be wrought if Labor’s plan to cut back negative gearing was put into action. But there was more to the story. Shane Warne, PR spin king Despite not winning, Shane Warne's stint on 'I'm a celebrity...Get me out of here!' was a PR coup for Channel Ten with over 100 stories printed in six weeks.

E8. 2016-03-21

Mar 21, 2016 · 15m

Gangland killing with a twist In a twist to the grim gangland killing of Joe Acquaro, one reason why the Mafia is said to have wanted him dead is because he may have been talking to a journalist. Fairfax cuts to the bone Last week Fairfax announced it would cut 120 full time positions, leading journalists to walk out in protest. PR power wins again PR power - the diet company that squeezed itself into dozens of so-called news stories.

E9. 2016-03-28

Mar 28, 2016 · 15m

Easter Special: An interview with Mark Scott Managing Director of the ABC Mark Scott, retires next month and he talks to Media Watch talk about the challenges the ABC has faced and where it goes in the future.

E10. 2016-04-04

Apr 4, 2016 · 15m

April Fools'Day everyday; PM MIA on 2GB; The obituary that just won't die

E11. 2016-04-11

Apr 11, 2016 · 15m

Dreaming up news of a coup; Hatching a snatch; Interview with Gerard Ryle, ICIJ

E12. 2016-04-18

Apr 18, 2016 · 15m

60 Minutes in the dock; Crossing a moral line

E13. 2016-04-25

Apr 25, 2016 · 15m

No Nine mea culpa 60 Minutes finally breaks its silence and admits to mistakes but will Nine learn any lessons from its Beirut bungle and will there be a cultural change?

E14. 2016-05-02

May 2, 2016 · 15m

Rumour has it; Bruising cruise not news on Nine; White and bright: is reef alright?; New 60 Minutes snatch claims

E15. 2016-05-09

May 9, 2016 · 15m

And they're off!; ABC and the Great Firewall of China; Warning Belles

E16. 2016-05-16

May 16, 2016 · 15m

Here come the puns; The rise and fall of Duncan; Beating up a 'grim' story; Australian TV news whitewash

E17. 2016-05-23

May 23, 2016 · 15m

Secrecy laws here to stay?; Whittington story absent on Nine; No disclosure by Cam from Cairns

E18. 2016-05-30

May 30, 2016 · 15m

Light shed on 60 Minutes darkest hour; Nine's week of apologies, part two; Falling for PR tricks

E19. 2016-06-06

Jun 6, 2016 · 15m

Racist memes raise ire; Unfunny racist 'jokes' continued; Media merger in the west; Fairfax prints Chinese propaganda

E20. 2016-06-13

Jun 13, 2016 · 15m

Perfect storm facing digital news.

E21. 2016-06-20

Jun 20, 2016 · 15m

Orlando attack stokes culture wars; NT News gets territorial over poo puns; Correction: Beating up a 'grim' story

E22. 2016-06-27

Jun 27, 2016 · 15m

Are we there yet?; Facts missing from the menu; Never let the truth get in the way of a good story

E23. 2016-07-04

Jul 4, 2016 · 15m

Marathon with no winner

E24. 2016-07-11

Jul 11, 2016 · 15m

Press play the Pauline game; Catalyst cops more criticism; Rip and reproduce

E25. 2016-07-18

Jul 18, 2016 · 15m

E26. 2016-07-25

Jul 25, 2016 · 15m

Beating up a ban; Leading us to war; Womb watching at the women's mags

E27. 2016-08-01

Aug 1, 2016 · 15m

E28. 2016-08-08

Aug 8, 2016 · 15m

Beach bum bonanza on Sunrise; Fear, loathing and the right to offend; Catching Pokemon stories; Awkward alert

E29. 2016-08-15

Aug 15, 2016 · 15m

Mack caused hack attack?; Turning a blind eye; Gerard's Grandstand gold

E30. 2016-08-22

Aug 22, 2016 · 15m

Free publicity for Party for Freedom; 4 Corners bias allegations; Sex sells in Rio