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Annual Report 2012
NEWS CORP. ANNU AL REPO RT 2012 NEWSANNUAL REPORT 2012 1211 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036 www.newscorp.com C O RP. 425667.COVER.CX.CS5.indd 1 8/29/12 5:21 PM OUR AIM IS TO UNLOCK MORE VALUE FOR OUR STOCKHOLDERS 425667.COVER.CS5.indd 2 8/31/12 9:58 AM WE HAVE NO INTENTION OF RESTING ON OUR LAURELS WE ARE ALWAYS INVESTING IN THE NEXT GENERATION 425667.TEXT.CS5.indd 2 8/28/12 5:10 PM 425667.TEXT.CS5.indd 3 8/27/12 8:44 PM The World’s LEADER IN QUALITY JOURNALISM 425667.TEXT.CS5.indd 4 8/28/12 5:11 PM A LETTER FROM Rupert Murdoch It takes no special genius to post good earnings in a booming economy. It’s the special company that delivers in a bad economic environment. At a time when the U.S. has been weighed down by its slowest recovery since the Great Depression, when Europe’s currency threatens its union and, I might add when our critics flood the field with stories that refuse to move beyond the misdeeds at two of our papers in Britain, I am delighted to report something about News Corporation you Rupert Murdoch, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer might not know from the headlines: News Corporation In 2012, for the second year in a row, we have brought our stockholders double-digit growth in total segment operating income. FOR THE SECOND We accomplished this because we do not consider ourselves a conventional YEAR IN A ROW, company. -
Media Ownership Chart
In 1983, 50 corporations controlled the vast majority of all news media in the U.S. At the time, Ben Bagdikian was called "alarmist" for pointing this out in his book, The Media Monopoly . In his 4th edition, published in 1992, he wrote "in the U.S., fewer than two dozen of these extraordinary creatures own and operate 90% of the mass media" -- controlling almost all of America's newspapers, magazines, TV and radio stations, books, records, movies, videos, wire services and photo agencies. He predicted then that eventually this number would fall to about half a dozen companies. This was greeted with skepticism at the time. When the 6th edition of The Media Monopoly was published in 2000, the number had fallen to six. Since then, there have been more mergers and the scope has expanded to include new media like the Internet market. More than 1 in 4 Internet users in the U.S. now log in with AOL Time-Warner, the world's largest media corporation. In 2004, Bagdikian's revised and expanded book, The New Media Monopoly , shows that only 5 huge corporations -- Time Warner, Disney, Murdoch's News Corporation, Bertelsmann of Germany, and Viacom (formerly CBS) -- now control most of the media industry in the U.S. General Electric's NBC is a close sixth. Who Controls the Media? Parent General Electric Time Warner The Walt Viacom News Company Disney Co. Corporation $100.5 billion $26.8 billion $18.9 billion 1998 revenues 1998 revenues $23 billion 1998 revenues $13 billion 1998 revenues 1998 revenues Background GE/NBC's ranks No. -
Legislative Assembly Hansard 1963
Queensland Parliamentary Debates [Hansard] Legislative Assembly TUESDAY, 15 OCTOBER 1963 Electronic reproduction of original hardcopy 654 Questions [ASSEMBLY] Questions TUESDAY, 15 OCTOBER, 1963 Answer:- "Australia relies for its existence in the Mr. SPEAKER (Hon. D. E. Nicholson, world free sugar market on being economi Murrumba) read prayers and took the chair cally efficient. To this end, major economies in cost are derived by using at 11 a.m. megasse as fuel. Whilst present export prices are high, very recent history shows QUESTIONS a different position, and it would be unrealistic to assume the present high level NEW T.A.B. AGENCIES.-Mr. Dean, of prices will last indefinitely. I would pursuant to notice, asked The Treasurer,- add that every care is taken to reduce to ( 1) Did he see the newspaper statement an absolute minimum any nuisance arising made by the chairman of the Totalisator from the use of megasse as fuel during the Administration Board in The Courier-Mail crushing season." of October 7, that new Totalisator Administration Board Shops would always SEPTIC SYSTEMS AT MURARRIE AND be opening in Queensland? MAYFIELD STATE SCHOOLS.-Mr. Houston, pursuant to notice, asked The Minister for (2) If so, will he give serious con Works,- sideration to curtailing this fast-developing monster which is causing hardship in many When will septic systems be installed homes and also having a detrimental effect at the Murarrie and Mayfield State on many local business concerns, because Schools? money so spent in these shops is directed into an unproductive channel? Answer:- "No indication can be given as to when Answer:- septic systems will be installed at the (1 and 2.) "I know of no such news Murarrie and Mayfield State Schools. -
A Former Townsville Bulletin Sports Editor Who Played a Key Role in The
A former Townsville Bulletin sports editor who played a key role in the establishment of the North Queensland Cowboys has called for major changes at board level to get the struggling club back on track. Doug Kingston, who floated the idea that North Queensland should have a Winfield Cup (now NRL) team in a story in the Townsville Bulletin back in 1989, called and chaired the first meeting, and worked on a voluntary basis to help get the team into the national competition, believes the current Cowboys board appears to have lost sight of the core reason the club was established. "Unless major changes are made in the composition of the Cowboys board the club faces a bleak future," Kingston said. "The secrecy surrounding the board of directors gives rise to suspicion that it is a closed shop, which has lost sight of the core reason the club was established. "During the past few weeks I have tried, unsuccessfully, to find out just who is on the NQ Cowboys board. My quest to identify the current board members included numerous Google searches and an email to NQ Cowboys chairman, Lewis Ramsay, requesting details of board members and the procedure for appointment of board members. I also asked Mr Ramsay if any of the current board members were elected by a vote of club members. "Mr Ramsay replied that these matters were ‘confidential’. Kingston then wrote back to Mr Ramsay saying: "In the absence of your advice to the contrary, I will assume that the Cowboys Leagues Club currently owns the North Queensland Cowboys football club/team, having acquired it in 2015 from News Limited. -
Facebook in the Australian News: a Corpus Linguistic Approach
Facebook in the Australian News: A Corpus Linguistic Approach Penelope Thomas A thesis submitted to fulfil requirement for the degree of Master of Arts (Research) Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences The University of Sydney 2018 Declaration This is to certify that to the best of my knowledge, the content of this thesis is my own work. This thesis has not been submitted for any degree or other purposes. I certify that the intellectual content of this thesis is the product of my own work and that all the assistance received in preparing this thesis and sources have been acknowledged. Penelope Thomas February 2018 Acknowledgements My thanks to Dr Monika Bednarek for her diligent supervision. My special thanks to Dr Alan Pettigrew for his encouragement. This is dedicated to my family. Capstone Editing provided copyediting and proofreading services, according to the guidelines laid out in the university-endorsed national ‘Guidelines for Editing Research Theses’. Contents Declaration ......................................................................................................................... ii Acknowledgements ........................................................................................................... iii Contents ........................................................................................................................... iv List of Tables ..................................................................................................................... vii List of Figures .................................................................................................................. -
The Myth of Medical Marijuana
DRUG FREE AUSTRALIA The ACT Medical Cannabis Conundrum Why legislate an inferior product? 1. The Greens Bill is premised on an ignorance of the currently legal status of medical cannabis 2. The Greens ‘medical’ Bill has not been requested by the medical establishment 3. The Greens Bill ignores 74% of addicted teens in Colorado sourcing cannabis from medical marijuana patients 4. The Greens Bill does not recognise that it is legislating trafficable quantities of cannabis 5. The Greens Bill, perhaps unwittingly, aligns with drug legalisation strategies worldwide 6. The Greens Bill ignores the heavily evidenced harms of crude cannabis to users and their community 7. The Greens Bill will proliferate recreational cannabis use, which most Australians condemn Central Issues & Compiled Evidence DRUG FREE AUSTRALIA Executive Summary - Seven Central Issues for ACT Legislators 1. The Greens Bill is premised on an ignorance of the currently legal status of medical cannabis ‘Medical Marijuana’, (which is a misnomer) has been legally used in Australia since the mid-1990s, when the THC capsule developed in the US called Marinol was imported into Australia under TGA Special Access for 100 patients. Marinol can be imported today under the same arrangement. Alternatively, the whole-leaf extract of cannabis, called Sativex, was approved by the Australian TGA in 2012 for MS spasticity. Both medications are pharmaceutically standardised in terms of dosage, strength and purity, which crude cannabis products are not. Both medications can be used for maladies where clinical trials have previously shown promise – nausea, AIDS wasting, chronic pain and MS spasticity. A third pharmaceutical medicine which is high in CBD, Epidiolex, is currently being tested in the US and could be tested here under similar arrangements – CBD is the element within cannabis believed to be responsible for the relief of severe seizures in epilepsy-like syndromes for some sufferers, including children. -
2009 Annual Report MUSEUM and GALLERY SERVICES QUEENSLAND OUR FIRST FIVE YEARS: 2005–2009
2009 ANNUAL REPORT MUSEUM AND GALLERY SERVICES QUEENSLAND LIMITED Level 3, 381 Brunswick Street Fortitude Valley Qld 4006 ABN 32 109 874 811 ACN 109 874 811 M&GSQ 2009 Annual Report MUSEUM AND GALLERY SERVICES QUEENSLAND OUR FIRST FIVE YEARS: 2005–2009 Museum and Gallery Services Queensland Limited (M&GSQ) commenced trading in late 2004. 2009 marks the end of our first five years, so here is a snapshot of our achievements over that time. INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT M&GSQ staff has responded to 37 organisations from more than 4,200 enquiries from Queensland’s museum and constituents and stakeholders. gallery sector have participated in M&GSQ’s Standards Program. TOURING EXHIBITIONS M&GSQ, in partnership with Museums Australia (RTO 2001– 08), issued 11 Certificates IV in Museum Practice; 1 Certificate III in Museum Practice; and 191 Statements of attainment. 293 organisations have participated in Museums Alight!, STATE-WIDE DELIVERY M&GSQ’s annual week-long State-wide celebration of International Museum Day. M&GSQ has managed 54 touring exhibitions to 219 venues across Queensland and Australia. These exhibitions have shown the work of 1,166 artists and 48 curators. 57 Gallery and Museum Achievement Awards (GAMAA) An audience of 728,121 has have been presented: visited exhibitions toured by • 18 organisational Winners M&GSQ. • 11 individual Winners M&GSQ’s programs and activities • 18 organisational Special have been delivered in every Commendations TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL region of Queensland: DEVELOPMENT 8.3% in Far North Queensland • 10 individual -
How to Write a Good Letter to the Editor: QLD a Guide to Writing Awesome, Powerful Letters
How to write a good letter to the editor: QLD A Guide to writing awesome, powerful letters Letters to the editor of local papers are an excellent way for politicians to gauge what the public is thinking. This is a how-to guide for writing powerful and useful letters that can inform the public debate around Adani’s coal project. What makes a good letter? Some tips: ● The best letters are short, snappy and succinct - never longer than 200 words. ● Try to limit your letter to one central idea so it is clear and easy to read. Don’t be afraid to use humour if it suits! ● Good letters are timely if they are in response to a big announcement or event. This means written and sent on the same day. ● Back-up your claims with facts where appropriate. There are many resources on our website (see below for links). ● Try to weave in a personal story if you can and it is fitting. For example: ○ I’m a tourist operator on the Reef and Adani’s coal mine will put my business in jeopardy. ○ I am a teacher and see school students are very attuned to the impact of climate change on the Reef and Adani’s role in this. ○ I went to visit the Reef last year and am saddened by the fact the QLD Government is ignoring coral bleaching events in favour of more coal mining. ○ I’m a Townsville resident who has experienced the mining industry’s boom-bust cycles and I think the future of Townsville should be solar. -
Annual Report 2011–12 Annual Report 2011–12 the National Gallery of Australia Is a Commonwealth (Cover) Authority Established Under the National Gallery Act 1975
ANNUAL REPORT 2011–12 ANNUAL REPORT 2011–12 The National Gallery of Australia is a Commonwealth (cover) authority established under the National Gallery Act 1975. Henri Matisse Oceania, the sea (Océanie, la mer) 1946 The vision of the National Gallery of Australia is the screenprint on linen cultural enrichment of all Australians through access 172 x 385.4 cm to their national art gallery, the quality of the national National Gallery of Australia, Canberra collection, the exceptional displays, exhibitions and gift of Tim Fairfax AM, 2012 programs, and the professionalism of our staff. The Gallery’s governing body, the Council of the National Gallery of Australia, has expertise in arts administration, corporate governance, administration and financial and business management. In 2011–12, the National Gallery of Australia received an appropriation from the Australian Government totalling $48.828 million (including an equity injection of $16.219 million for development of the national collection), raised $13.811 million, and employed 250 full-time equivalent staff. © National Gallery of Australia 2012 ISSN 1323 5192 All rights reserved. No part of this publication can be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Produced by the Publishing Department of the National Gallery of Australia Edited by Eric Meredith Designed by Susannah Luddy Printed by New Millennium National Gallery of Australia GPO Box 1150 Canberra ACT 2601 nga.gov.au/AboutUs/Reports 30 September 2012 The Hon Simon Crean MP Minister for the Arts Parliament House CANBERRA ACT 2600 Dear Minister On behalf of the Council of the National Gallery of Australia, I have pleasure in submitting to you, for presentation to each House of Parliament, the National Gallery of Australia’s Annual Report covering the period 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012. -
Australian Press Council Industry Members
Australian Press Council Industry Members Dave Braithwaite (Nine Metro Publishing) Dave Braithwaite is the Head of Editorial Operations for Nine’s Metro Publishing, with extensive experience in newspaper, digital and cross-platform journalism. Previously, he held positions of Head of Video at Fairfax, Digital Editor of the Sydney Morning Herald and Online News Editor of The Age. Dave is a digital content and strategy specialist who has also worked as an Executive Producer for Digital News and Current Affairs at the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS), and then Managing Editor, Online, overseeing digital content across the network. Lachlan Heywood (Daily Mail Australia) Lachlan Heywood is executive editor of Daily Mail Australia, with more than 20 years of experience in newspaper and digital publishing. He is a former editor of Queensland’s The Courier-Mail and The Townsville Bulletin as well as a former deputy editor of The Sunday Mail. As a young reporter, Lachlan spent several years at regional dailies and also worked as a political reporter for News Corp in the Canberra press gallery. During his tenure at The Courier Mail, Lachlan delivered rapid growth in digital subscribers and audience. Until recently, he was a member of the Queensland Premier’s Special Taskforce on Domestic and Family Violence. Lachlan joined Daily Mail Australia in late 2017. Matthew Ricketson (Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance) Matthew Ricketson is an academic and journalist, appointed in 2009 as the Inaugural Professor of Journalism at the University of Canberra. From mid-2006 to early 2009, he was Media and Communications Editor for The Age. Matthew has worked at The Australian, Time Australia magazine and The Sunday Herald, among other publications. -
Dying-With-Dignity-Qld-Newsletter
MY LIFE MY CHOICE A newsletter produced for the dominant purpose of educating and raising awareness of the need for voluntary assisted dying law reform in Queensland — No.16 September 2020 NQ MP puts VAD on the agenda Inquiry chair hosts online Q&A session Recently I was in Townsville with Everald Compton, campaign leader for Dying With Dignity Queensland, to take part in an online public information forum arranged by the Member for Thuringowa, Aaron Harper. Aaron has represented the people of Thuringowa for the Labor Party since 2015 and chaired the cross-party Health Committee Inquiry that made recommendations for VAD laws Strong local interest for our state. Media coverage of Aaron Harper’s I deliberately choose to use the online public information forum term “represented the people of on VAD reflected strong local Thuringowa” rather than say he Aaron Harper MP fronts the media before his online VAD forum interest in the issue. Townsville’s has “held the seat” or use some print, radio, and television outlets end-of-life laws Professor Ben passionate support for VAD law other term or expression. all carried stories about the event White, and well-known VAD reform. and Mr Harper was congratulated By arranging an online public advocates from Townsville, Marj It is MPs who support VAD, like for staging the forum to give locals forum on voluntary assisted dying Lawrence and Joan Musumeci. a chance to hear the facts on VAD. Aaron Harper, that we must he is meeting his responsibility to The event was very successful keep in our parliament and that give his constituents a chance to and should be repeated by other is why every voter who wants gain basic facts and information MPs and candidates seeking to to see voluntary assisted dying about this vital issue and to allow serve their communities in the laws in Queensland needs to them to question him and others next Queensland Parliament. -
Annual Report 0 5 Tasmanian Regional Arts
Annual Report 0 5 Tasmanian Regional Arts CONTENTS: PRESIDENT'S REPORT 2 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT 4 ORGANISATIONAL OVERVIEW 5 2005 ACTIVITIES SUMMARY 7 TRA PEOPLE 8 2005 IN REVIEW 11 PROGRAMS 14 ARTS PLUS Youth 14 Wellbeing 16 Community 19 ARTS 2U Performing Arts 26 Visual Arts 30 ARTS ASSIST Creative Volunteering 32 Regional Arts Fund 33 TRA ROLL OF HONOUR 41 LIST OF PARTNERSHIPS 42 LIST OF ARTISTS 45 Tasmanian Regional Arts receives program funding from the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and from the Tasmanian Government through Arts Tasmania. CONTACT: Lucy Kenneth Executive Director, Tasmanian Regional Arts PO Box 172 Latrobe 7307 Ph: 03 6426 2344 Fax: 03 6426 2889 Email: [email protected] Web: www.tasregionalarts.org.au COVER IMAGE: Choices Lindi Gee from Art Ability Exhibition 2005. PRESIDENT'S REPORT ordinated and managed by Cultural / conclusion during 2005. Initiated by Touring Officer Teresa Beck-Swindale in former Executive Director, Siobhan conjunction with Pip Stanley and Arts Reid, it has generated many successful Deloraine. The mountain of organisation arts projects and we thank her required for such a successful weekend most sincerely for her strategic was enormous and tribute must be paid concept development and inaugural to everyone involved. implementation. Another highlight of the year was the Branch activity has again been visit of the Board of Regional Arts inspirational and one only has to Australia, the thirteen members of refer to the statistics later in this which came from all states to attend a report to appreciate the commitment, springtime meeting in Launceston.