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Media Watchdog. The term Fourth Estate refers to the press and news media - their capacity to advocate for ideals & on issues and their ability to set the political debate.
Shocking: Man Charged With A Flat Battery
In a shocking turn of events that could only be described as electrifyingly ironic, a man found himself in a rather "charged" situation as...
This Working Photographer’s Life: Rob Walls
"At various times, I’ve been a press photographer, photojournalist, fashion photographer, corporate and documentary photographer. I’ve covered papal visits, political campaigns, rock and roll tours; film and television production. I’ve photographed, childbirth and food, sport and industry, celebrities and artists." - Rob Walls
Is it Time to Retire the LENA Test Image?
The LENA test image, often regarded as one of the most reproduced in modern times, is a test image used for image compression, an...
Kathy Lette, Gabrielle Carey and Puberty Blues
Sadly, Gabrielle Carey died on 4 May 2023. I was just about to publish this story about Kathy Lette and Gabrielle Carey growing up...
9 Who, what, when and why of the Assange case
Summary. Was there a cover-up of alleged war crimes by the US Military? As a former Reuters photographer, 1EarthMedia publisher Mark Anning was intrigued by the Collateral Murder video released by Julian Assange & Wikileaks, and investigated:
Bertolt Brecht: Revolution in Theater & Social Consciousness
Bertolt Brecht, the iconic German playwright, poet, and director, is renowned for his innovative contributions to theater and the enduring influence of his work...
Proof that weather modification exists
Weather modification, including cloud seeding, is a well-documented practice supported by empirical evidence and scientific research. Here's a brief overview of the evidence for...
A quick update on the Julian Assange story
Julian Assange is an Australian journalist, computer programmer, and founder of WikiLeaks, a non-profit organization that gained international prominence for its role in publishing...
eSafety statement: update on removal of extreme violent content
Yesterday the Federal Court granted an interim injunction compelling X Corp to hide Class 1 material on X that was the subject of eSafety’s...
How to spot if a photograph has been manipulated in Photoshop
Detecting whether a photograph has been manipulated in Photoshop or any other image editing software requires a keen eye for detail and an understanding...