Welcome to the world of hyperlocal news
A new monthly series where we sit down with media insiders redefining storytelling, trust, and culture. In the first edition, Renee Maxwell and Jacky Barker share their experience reviving hyperlocal news.
Featured
A timeline of media reports Netanyahu knew about October 7 before it happened
Journalists from various outlets have claimed for years that Netanyahu knew Hamas was going to attack.
‘Pay-for-play’: The hidden deals putting News24/Sky News first on your smart TV
Experts believe opaque commercial deals between the Korean tech giants and Murdoch's media empire could be pushing News24 content into households that would never choose to watch the channel.
Meta glasses stealth advertising, UN climate reporting falls short + Murdoch’s smart TV deal
In this episode, Jan and Antoinette look at how unsuspecting media outlets end up creating what looks like sponsored content for Meta Glasses… without their explicit knowledge or consent. We examine Antoinette’s hypothesis that Rupert Murdoch’s News 24 is forcing its way into the homes of ordinary Australians
ONLY FRAN: The enshittification of AI is coming
Jan takes a look at the Prime Minister’s AI plan. Or rather his plan to have a plan.
ONLY FRAN: Nigel Farage resigns and that should stress you out
Nigel Farage has resigned…or has he? In this episode Jan Fran looks at the biggest political story unfolding in the UK: the resignation of right-wing, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. He’s stepped down as the member for Clacton-on-Sea but - and there is a but - he’
Experts call proposed counter-terrorism law proposals "draconian." So why is barely anyone talking about them?
Warnings against controversial new terror law amendments proposed during the “highly politicised” environment post-Bondi terror attack are barely being examined by the press.
ETTE-CLUSIVE: 'I didn’t' - Albanese denies calling Grace Tame ‘difficult’
By Antoinette Lattouf In the hours after the Prime Minister declared Grace Tame was ‘difficult’ during an on-stage word association game with a Herald Sun journalist, Anthony Albanese unconvincingly tries to qualify his controversial comment. In a message exchange seen by Ette Media, a member of the public sent
Minns wants 'context' on police brutality and NSW Police violent history delivers it
Here’s some context about NSW police’s history of brutal force.
ETTE-SCLUSIVE: Government knew PM's number was public for nine months, emails show
Ette Media can also reveal it wasn’t just Albanese’s number - other private details about the PM are still online.
‘Pay-for-play’: The hidden deals putting News24/Sky News first on your smart TV
Experts believe opaque commercial deals between the Korean tech giants and Murdoch's media empire could be pushing News24 content into households that would never choose to watch the channel.
When everything is breaking, nothing is important
For years, the media responded to social media by becoming faster, more urgent and more constant, but AI now makes speed almost meaningless.
“Borders are opening…prices are soaring”: rising rapper found to be AI propaganda tool
A rapper singing white nationalist and anti-immigration lyrics has been exposed as entirely AI, with one of its creators receiving funding from far-right group Advance UK.
Ettention Please: The stories mainstream media missed this week
From charges against an ICC judge dropped, to BBC journos suing their employer to Murdoch's grubby fingers all over Iran.
‘Pay-for-play’: The hidden deals putting News24/Sky News first on your smart TV
Experts believe opaque commercial deals between the Korean tech giants and Murdoch's media empire could be pushing News24 content into households that would never choose to watch the channel.
A timeline of media reports Netanyahu knew about October 7 before it happened
Journalists from various outlets have claimed for years that Netanyahu knew Hamas was going to attack.
When everything is breaking, nothing is important
For years, the media responded to social media by becoming faster, more urgent and more constant, but AI now makes speed almost meaningless.
The Internette: exposing the deeper issues in online drama
Internette with Soaliha breaks down the internet discourse around Ariana Grande's weight loss, Anne Hathaway's pregnancy and AI accusations on BookTok.
When everything is breaking, nothing is important
For years, the media responded to social media by becoming faster, more urgent and more constant, but AI now makes speed almost meaningless.
Jameela Jamil is British until she questions the British empire
London-born actress Jameela Jamil has copped a week of threats and racist slurs on social media and a character assassination in the press. Her crime? Appearing on a podcast criticising the British Empire in passing.
We hear about violence perpetrated by Muslims and refugees, but not the violence against them
Similar crimes. One explicitly linked to terrorism with intent to wipe out specific groups of people. Guess which one made front-page headlines.
Independent media probably won’t benefit from the new social media tax. We want to change that.
The government is proposing a new levy on tech giants like Google and Facebook to help fund Australian journalism. We need it to support independent media, too.
The Monthly Booklette: August edition
This month, Jan and Soaliha are spotlighting I Who Have Never Known Men, a French science fiction novel about a woman raised in an underground bunker, and Getting Murdoched, a carefully researched deep dive into how the Murdoch empire bullies its victims.
Ette’s Friday Book Club: July Edition
A memoir about grief and fertility that lured Antoinette back to non-fiction and a blisteringly funny collection of short stories that has become the internet’s latest obsession.
Ette’s Friday Book Club: June Edition
This month we're spotlighting a burgeoning romance taking place amidst a ruinous civil war, and a thrilling eco-horror novel about intergenerational trauma.
Ette’s Friday Book Club: Sydney Writers Fest Edition
This month, we're spotlighting a deep dive into Japan's spiritual traditions and a multigenerational story about defiance and family.
Subscriber live show giveaway
We have two double passes to give away: one for Brisbane and one for Melbourne.
Fatima Payman + Tom Ballard join our live show line up!
Feast on this roster: comedians, actors, rappers, presenters, plus a couple of independent senators wandering in to join your favourite Ettes.
