A Man of His Word

Summary The days of collecting the morning paper from the front lawn are ending. News of all kinds is available anytime on dazzling digital platforms. For some it's a new world of boundless opportunity; for others, the end of a proud tradition. Australia's oldest media outlet, the Fairfax owned Sydney Morning Herald, is facing the most turbulent period in its near 200 year history. Amidst financial upheaval and serious job losses a new business model is emerging. This week's episode goes inside the Sydney Morning Herald as staff wait for the white redundancy envelopes which will reveal who is staying and who's out the door. Caught at the centre is veteran reporter Malcolm Brown, a man who has covered some of the biggest stories of the last four decades, but now finds himself somewhat out of step with the times.

S17.E39 ∙ A Man of His Word

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Caroline Jones Leigh Sales Eddie Perfect Jimmy Barnes

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Genres : Biography Documentary

Release date : Oct 28, 2012

Countries of origin : Australia

Official sites : ABC iView Official Australian Story Website

Language : English

Filming locations : ABC Studios, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Production companies : Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

Summary The days of collecting the morning paper from the front lawn are ending. News of all kinds is available anytime on dazzling digital platforms. For some it's a new world of boundless opportunity; for others, the end of a proud tradition. Australia's oldest media outlet, the Fairfax owned Sydney Morning Herald, is facing the most turbulent period in its near 200 year history. Amidst financial upheaval and serious job losses a new business model is emerging. This week's episode goes inside the Sydney Morning Herald as staff wait for the white redundancy envelopes which will reveal who is staying and who's out the door. Caught at the centre is veteran reporter Malcolm Brown, a man who has covered some of the biggest stories of the last four decades, but now finds himself somewhat out of step with the times.

Details

Genres : Biography Documentary

Release date : Oct 28, 2012

Countries of origin : Australia

Official sites : ABC iView Official Australian Story Website

Language : English

Filming locations : ABC Studios, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Production companies : Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

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