Columns & opinion

2012/01 Peter Coleman's NewsWrapper for March

Mar 18, 2012 at 04:54 pm by Staff

It’s the way you tell ’em: Even ‘The Australian’ came in for criticism when the departure from News Limited of Carsguide managing editor Ged Bulmer was.... Read More

Rod Kirkpatrick: How local is 'local'

Jan 12, 2012 at 10:44 pm by Staff

It was almost a throwaway line. “The geographic barriers that you enjoy today are going to be broken down,” Brian McCarthy warned country newspaper proprietors when they gathe.... Read More

Race to the line as DRUPA opportunity draws close for Kodak (updated)

Jan 09, 2012 at 09:24 pm by Staff

One of the biggest brands in the graphic arts, Kodak appears caught in a life-and-death race to monetise the technology chief executive Antonio Perez has effectively bet the c.... Read More

Wot no advertising! And who cares when there's no ‘Australian’ print-and-digital offer either?

Dec 27, 2011 at 02:03 am by Staff

This advertisement appeared in ‘The Australian’ today (writes Peter Coleman). I mention it not because of its modest size or that it represents a Melbourne bags-a.... Read More

Change the culture: INMA chief Earl Wilkinson on changing attitudes

Dec 19, 2011 at 01:51 am by Staff

Having in many cases wrecked their businesses by putting profits before growth, newspapers in the USA need to innovate to save themselves from oblivion.In Sydney a second year.... Read More