Ep 26 - Reflecting Community Shock

The shockwaves reverberate as two police officers are murdered in cold blood by a maniac with a gun and a grudge. The grief hits Victoria Police the families of the slain officers like a sledge hammer .. and the accused killer is now on the run.  How can journalists do justice to the outpouring of emotion and avoid intruding on those who are suffering while still ensuring the community is kept informed?Denis Muller will unpack the pressure points around reporting profound tragedy.And rape survivor Brittany Higgins ordered to pay her former boss Linda Reynolds $341,000 in damages and interest by the WA Supreme Court after a series of defamatory social media posts.. a huge win for the former Defence Minister. But why has West Australia along with the NT not enacted a critical public interest defence law which is in place everywhere else around Australia?Thank you to our amazing supporters! You can help us here: https://buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmediaSupport independent journalismBecome a memberOr go to: buymeacoffee.com/truthliesandmediaOur SocialsFacebookBlueSkyX Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.