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Head of news at Australia’s national broadcaster quits
The head of news for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation has announced he’s resigned
Gaven Morris has been the ABC’s Director of News, Analysis & Investigations since October 2015.
He will leave the broadcaster once his contract expires and a replacement is found.
Prior to that he set up the ABC’s 24 hour domestic news channel. He began working for the national broadcaster when he was in his 20s. He has worked there in three separate stints.
Morris has also worked for CNN and Al Jazeera.
ABC managing director David Anderson paid tribute to Mr Morris’ contribution.
“Gaven’s departure is a big loss for the ABC,” Mr Anderson wrote.
“As the very best leaders do, he has always led by example, with a huge work ethic, absolute integrity, fearless independence and a lot of courage.”
“His strategic vision and boundless drive and energy have been integral to a string of achievements, including leading the 2010 launch of the ABC NEWS Channel; spearheading ABC News’s rise to digital excellence; creating the journalistic powerhouses of ABC Investigations and the Specialist Reporting Team; fostering News’s culture of diversity and inclusion; and driving the strategy to make News’s content and services more relevant to all Australians.”
Mr Morris emailed staff:
“To have had the opportunity to lead ABC News is a personal and career highlight,” he said. “It’s without doubt a challenging job, but also fulfilling and worthwhile. I’ve given it my all.”
ABC News controversy
It comes as ABC News faces pressure over a recent TV crime and podcast series about a 1975 disappearance.
Reports emerged this week that senior figures at the ABC were frustrated over the organisation’s editorial checks and balances.
Last month, an independent review of another ABC News investigation regarding Sydney’s Luna Park found the program was misleading.
More to come.
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Israel launches its new “Iron Beam” laser system
Israel’s new “Iron Beam” laser defense system to deploy by year-end, promising cost-effective missile interception.
Israel’s new “Iron Beam” laser defense system to deploy by year-end, promising cost-effective missile interception.
Israel’s Defence Ministry says its new “Iron Beam” laser system will be deployed by year’s end. The technology is designed to destroy incoming missiles, rockets, drones and mortars with precision.
Developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems in partnership with Elbit Systems, Iron Beam will sit alongside existing defences such as Iron Dome, David’s Sling and Arrow. Unlike traditional interceptors which can cost tens of thousands of dollars per shot, the laser comes at negligible expense.
Officials call it the world’s first high-power laser interception system to achieve operational maturity, hailing it as a game-changer for modern warfare. Military leaders expect the system to reshape air defence capabilities and cut costs dramatically.
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Stephen Colbert’s opening monologue on Jimmy Kimmel
Stephen Colbert condemns censorship and calls out Trump in powerful monologue dedicated to Jimmy Kimmel’s suspended show.
Stephen Colbert condemns censorship and calls out Trump in powerful monologue dedicated to Jimmy Kimmel’s suspended show.
Stephen Colbert’s opening monologue is being hailed as one of the most powerful moments in modern late-night history. Standing on stage at the Ed Sullivan Theatre, Colbert dedicated his show to Jimmy Kimmel and his team after ABC suspended Kimmel’s programme under pressure from Washington.
Colbert called the move “blatant censorship” and directly accused President Trump of acting like an autocrat. “With an autocrat, you cannot give an inch,” he warned, making clear that the stakes reach far beyond late-night comedy.
#StephenColbert #JimmyKimmel #FreeSpeech #TickerNews
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Charlie Kirk was scheduled to speak at Colorado State University
Despite cancellation, 10,000 gathered at CSU to support Charlie Kirk, creating a rally-like atmosphere.
Despite cancellation, 10,000 gathered at CSU to support Charlie Kirk, creating a rally-like atmosphere.
Charlie Kirk was scheduled to speak at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, but the event was meant to be cancelled. Despite that, thousands of people still turned up to celebrate his legacy.
As many as 10,000 people turned out, showing the extent of support for the conservative activist. The crowd gathered outside CSU, creating an atmosphere more like a political rally than a cancelled speech.
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