King Charles and Queen Camilla made their first visit to Australia since King Charles took the throne. The Daily Telegraph, owned by Rupert Murdoch, was excited about the visit and even speculated about King Charles attending the $20m Everest at Royal Randwick. However, the evidence for this claim was lacking, but the excitement was palpable in the front-page headline “Long May He Rein”.
On the other hand, the Sydney Morning Herald criticized the premiers for not meeting with King Charles, emphasizing the importance of showing respect to the reigning monarch of Australia. The editor, Bevan Shields, called out the politicians for their immature behavior and urged them to address the issue of having a British head of state in a more dignified manner.
A notable analysis piece by Jordan Baker in The Age caught attention for highlighting Queen Camilla’s journey from being criticized and insulted by the tabloids to being accepted by the public. Despite facing harsh criticism in the past, recent polls showed an increase in positive views of Queen Camilla among Britons.
In other news, Seven News Australia X featured a story about women losing weight by replacing their lunch with a “Glow Shake”. However, it was later revealed to be an advertorial rather than a news story. The presence of ads alongside news on social media feeds raised questions about transparency and ethical standards in journalism.
The federal court clarified that a book based on Justice Michael Lee’s judgment in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation case was not authorized by the court or Justice Lee. The court emphasized the importance of making judgments publicly available on their website for transparency and accessibility.
News Corp Australia is expanding its use of AI, evident from their recruitment of an “AI architect” to develop scalable and secure AI solutions aligned with their business strategy. AI is also being used for illustrations at the Daily Telegraph, indicating a shift towards automation in journalism.
The ABC’s brand refresh, which included new graphics and a revamped website, cost a total of $818,164. The majority of the expenses went towards fees paid to third-party design firms, with additional costs for branding and travel. The ABC’s news director emphasized the need for a consistent design across all platforms to engage the audience effectively.