Shades of the News
So now we have one business, Nine, that operates across a wide spectrum of traditional, contemporary and emerging technical, media, entertainment and advertising platforms in Australia. Increasingly we get the news content when and where we want and with most convenience to us. The coffee and breakfast are still tasty whether you are holding them next to a smart phone, laptop or newspaper. The more significant issue facing each of us continues to be the validity and emphasis of what we are told and provided as information. The lack of choice of providers in this regard is most pronounced with other aspects of daily life in countries with lesser options in expression and human rights. However, the consolidation of media players in societies with small populations like Australia can also negatively impact on popular opinions, communal thinking and the development of democratic trends. Coverage of news in any country has always been a widespread and effec...