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Essays & reportage Shaping the Herald: Sir Keith Murdoch seen through his confidential memoranda Michael Cannon 29 June 2013 As managing editor of the Melbourne Herald, Keith Murdoch battled employers, sensation-mongering and overly large headlines in a remarkable series of notes to his senior… Books & arts Torn in two parts Bridget Griffen-Foley 21 June 2013 On the anniversary of its publication, Bridget Griffen-Foley reviews John Douglas Pringle’s self-deprecating account of a much-admired career National affairs Why Fairfax matters Rodney Tiffen 27 June 2012 Fairfax newspapers are part of the fabric of Australian democracy National affairs The more things change… Geoffrey Barker 25 June 2012 There was no golden age for newspapers, writes Geoffrey Barker. Which means we shouldn’t be too pessimistic about the future

National affairs Group thoughts Rodney Tiffen 1 April 2010 The Australian talks about climate change with (almost) one voice National affairs Why the Fairfax board needs media experience Gerard Noonan 27 October 2009 The lack of key skills and experience is having an impact on this important institution, argues board candidate Gerard Noonan Podcasts Getting back to the craft Peter Clarke 9 August 2009 Peter Clarke talks to four journalists and researchers about alternative futures for journalism National affairs The Australian at forty-five Rodney Tiffen 14 July 2009 It’s a miracle it exists, but it could be a whole lot better