I wonder how much of this discussion will be focused around new-media v’s old-media. To be honest I can’t remember the last time I read the paper hoping to find out what is going on in the world – most of the Australia papers are little more than light comedy relief. Most of my news, current affairs and technology information comes online from one of my countless rss feeds. If I can’t subscribe to it I can guarantee I’ll only look at it once.
Personally I’m looking forward to this discussion and would encourage others to attend:
INVITATION
Walkley Media Forum – The War of Attrition: Influence & Diversity
Thursday 23rd August 2007, 6.30pm
The Ernst & Young Building
11 Mounts Bay Rd, Perth
New federal laws are radically reshaping Australian media ownership. The first round of mergers has seen Rural Press swallow up Fairfax, Packer capture Channel Nine Perth and Seven Network seize a strategic stake in The West Australian. What does this mean for WA and where are our media industries headed?
Join our panel of experts to find out more about the future of our work. Moderated by Michael Sinclair-Jones, WA Branch Secretary, Media Entertainment & Arts Alliance
Panellists include:
· Gary Adshead, Snr Reporter Channel 7
· Bronwen Clune, founder Norg Media
· Martin Turner, Community Newspaper Group
RSVP to the Alliance call 1300 65 65 13 or email melissa.mcallister@alliance.org.au