Phil Dickie, an old-school, shoe-leather journalist, persisted investigating in the face of more than 20 defamation writs, a bullet fired into his then girlfriend’s house and inertia from the state government to act. democracyswatchdogs.org Spotify, Apple podcasts.

In a first, a court accepts a new public interest defence to a defamation action in Australia. Journalist @charlottegrieve.bsky.social and a media lawyer discuss. democracyswatchdogs.org and podcast: democracyswatchdogs.org/podcast #defamation #journalism #investigative #reporter #medialaw

Investigative journalists who publish outside big media in Australia. Hoping it's a trend. democracyswatchdogs.org/indie-watchd...

Now open to Australian and New Zealand uni students doing journalism. Investigative/ in-depth/ public interest story entries. democracyswatchdogs.org/student-awar... @walkleys @MelbPressClub @withMEAA

Very happy that ‪@monicaattard.bsky.social‬ has joined the board of Democracy's Watchdogs. Professor Attard is a very talented and creative journalist and academic. Looking forward to working with her to enhance community understanding of how investigative journalism strengthens democracies.

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Hey - are you a mid-career journo who wants to learn from the best investigative journalists in the country? Here's your chance. Apply now if you are eligible. www.walkleys.com/professional...

A one-time reporter for @nydailynews.com, I teamed up with my former @nypost.com competitor @vincentmorris.bsky.social to make the case for #solidarity among #journalists. Newsroom rivalry should stop at #authoritarianism's edge.

Don't the time to watch my interview with veteran media lawyer Peter Bartlett? Now you can listen to it while doing other stuff. democracyswatchdogs.org/podcast

My interview with media lawyer Peter Bartlett who's been involved in the biggest defamation cases in Australia over many decades: democracyswatchdogs.org

My interview with media lawyer Peter Bartlett who's been involved in the biggest defamation cases in Australia over many decades: democracyswatchdogs.org

Democracy's Watchdogs hosts annual awards for investigative reporting by Australian and New Zealand university journalism students aimed at inspiring serious reporting. We have announced our finalists. Winner next week. www.facebook.com/share/p/1AmY...

Our latest interview is with Hedley Thomas from The Australian. His investigative podcasts have had millions of downloads worldwide. An impactful and unique journalist. Our interview: democracyswatchdogs.org/hedley-thomas