Forgetting PNG? Australian media coverage of Papua New Guinea
Coverage of Papua New Guinea in Australian media has been a source of resentment and dissatisfaction since the former Territory’s independence in 1975. A survey of media content in Australia has been made, to retrace collaborative research during 2007-11 that showed overall low volumes of coverage m...
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| description | Coverage of Papua New Guinea in Australian media has been a source of resentment and dissatisfaction since the former Territory’s independence in 1975. A survey of media content in Australia has been made, to retrace collaborative research during 2007-11 that showed overall low volumes of coverage much of it negative in cast. The Australian ABC provided some exception, maintaining a Port Moresby correspondent. The present study finds the volume of coverage has increased slightly with indications of more positive approaches in reporting on the country. It contrasts disinterest in PNG among established press and commercial television, with the ongoing contribution of ABC, and the ‘new media’ Guardian Australia making a targeted and well-serviced entry into the field. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-299f28950e0646168d79384780c46c482022-12-21T23:28:49ZengAsia Pacific NetworkPacific Journalism Review1023-94992324-20352020-07-0126110.24135/pjr.v26i1.1069Forgetting PNG? Australian media coverage of Papua New GuineaLee Duffield0Columnist and independent media researcherCoverage of Papua New Guinea in Australian media has been a source of resentment and dissatisfaction since the former Territory’s independence in 1975. A survey of media content in Australia has been made, to retrace collaborative research during 2007-11 that showed overall low volumes of coverage much of it negative in cast. The Australian ABC provided some exception, maintaining a Port Moresby correspondent. The present study finds the volume of coverage has increased slightly with indications of more positive approaches in reporting on the country. It contrasts disinterest in PNG among established press and commercial television, with the ongoing contribution of ABC, and the ‘new media’ Guardian Australia making a targeted and well-serviced entry into the field.https://ojs.aut.ac.nz/pacific-journalism-review/article/view/1069ABCAustraliacoveragemediaPapua New GuineaThe Guardian |
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| title_short | Forgetting PNG? Australian media coverage of Papua New Guinea |
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