Is our coverage of Cyclone Alfred 'disaster porn'?
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Show Notes
Tuesday Headlines: Donald Trump and ex-PM Malcolm Turnbull continue trading blows, Russia warns Australia against putting boots on the ground in Ukraine, Sydney caravan plot revealed to be a hoax, and political fundraising events cancelled after cyclone backlash.
Deep Dive: Has the news media gone overboard with its coverage of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred?
Over the weekend, ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred dominated news coverage, with major networks deploying dozens of reporters across multiple locations—leading to viral moments, online debate, and criticism that the coverage felt more like "disaster porn" than essential journalism.
In this episode of The Briefing, Sacha Barbour Gatt and Chris Spyrou unpack the ethics of disaster reporting. Sacha also speaks with a familiar voice – Katrina Blowers, who’s providing wall-to-wall coverage of the cyclone as Seven News Queensland’s Chief Reporter.
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