<>   As Australian Traveller magazine marks its 20th anniversary, co-founder and Managing Director Quentin Long reflects on a journey that began with a simple flight to Broome and evolved into one of Australia's leading travel publications. "Where I started 20 years ago and where I am now are completely poles apart from where I thought I would be," Long admits.  The initial dream of quick success and Porsche ownership gave way to a more nuanced understanding of publishing in the digital age. Long's path to travel journalism was unconventional. “I took a gap year when I was 18, because from the age of 14 all I wanted to do was get the hell off this island. I came from a large family. I'm one of six kids. And when we all turned 18, we got around the world ticket. And so I took mine straight away and buzzed off." After taking that gap year to explore Europe and America, he completed a broadcast journalism degree at Bathurst. His entry into media came through IT publishin

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued an advisory to all registered Multi System Operators (MSOs) to furnish the requisite information of their Conditional Access System (CAS) and Subscriber Management System (SMS) to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) by June 20, 2025.    The advisory follows a directive from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) that had amended the Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services Interconnection (Addressable Systems) Regulations, 2017.   “Every distributor of television channel shall, from such date and after such testing and certification, as may be specified by the Authority by order, deploy such conditional access system and subscriber management system which conform to the requirements as specified in the Schedule IX:   Provided that for the conditional access systems and subscriber management systems already deployed before the date of issue of the order referred to in this sub-regul

  In a strategic effort to strengthen its international presence, Times Network has launched ET NOW (Channel 2651) and Times Now Navbharat (Channel 2696) on Rogers Xfinity TV in Canada. This expansion is in partnership with Ethnic Channels Group (ECG), the world’s largest multicultural broadcaster.  As part of Rogers' expanded international TV offering, both channels are available on Free Preview until June 17, giving viewers access to premium Indian business and Hindi-language news content. This initiative underscores Times Network’s commitment to delivering credible, high-quality news to the Indian diaspora.  ET NOW, India’s leading business news channel, offers in-depth coverage of financial markets, economic trends, and entrepreneurial developments. Times Now Navbharat, the network’s Hindi news channel, delivers sharp, focused, and insightful reporting tailored for Hindi-speaking audiences abroad.  Commenting on the launch, Jagdish Mulchandani, Executive Pr

  Mumbai-based communications agency Madchatter Brand Solutions has joined the Worldcom Public Relations Group, a global network of independent PR firms. This strategic move will enhance Madchatter’s ability to execute campaigns for both Indian and international clients.  With access to Worldcom’s network of over 80 firms across 40 countries, Madchatter can now support global mandates, offer India-focused insights, and deliver tailored communication strategies for brands in diverse markets.  Rachna Baruah, Founder and CEO of Madchatter, called the partnership a key milestone. “At a time when regional boundaries in business are blurring, this alliance gives us direct access to global expertise, helping us deliver culturally nuanced, globally aligned strategies.”  Worldcom’s rigorous selection process evaluates each agency’s operational strengths, regional understanding, and alignment with the group’s collaborative ethos. Bjorn Mogensen, Recruitment Chair

The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism annual Digital News Report for 2025 has just been released and reveals social media use overtook TV for the first time and news consumption on platforms is supercharging the rise of news influencers.  Authored by Nic Newman, Amy Ross Arguedas, Craig T. Robertson, Rasmus Nielsen and Richard Fletcher, the report is based on an online survey of almost 100,000 people in 48 markets and is the most comprehensive study of news consumption worldwide. Here are five key findings from this year’s report:  1️⃣ Dependence on platforms keeps rising while engagement with traditional media sources continues to fall. In our US poll, right after Trump's inauguration, social media use (+6 points) overtook TV for the first time, but there was no equivalent ‘bump’ for traditional sources 2️⃣ Online video is king. Across 48 markets audiences have become more dependent on platforms with 44% of 18-24s saying these networks are

Image source: The Washington Post, Brookings Institution, India Today, Hindustan Times and Stimson Centre; Edited by Dinesh Raj M   As Israel and Iran edge closer to a full-blown regional conflict, India has begun urgently relocating its citizens from the epicentres of danger in both countries.  Hot off the Press According to The Hindu’s Kallol Bhattacherjee and Suhasini Haidar, thousands of Indians, including students, have been moved from Tehran, Qom and Mashhad to safer areas within Iran. Indian officials are coordinating with neighbouring countries such as Armenia and Azerbaijan to facilitate potential land evacuations as Iranian airspace remains shut. Meanwhile, Hindustan Times' Rezaul H Laskar reported that in Israel, the Indian Embassy has been guiding citizens toward land crossings with Jordan and Egypt, as aerial routes remain suspended. Emergency control rooms have been activated in Tel Aviv and Tehran, with MEA teams working around the clock to ensure the safety

Supporting freelance games journalism and wanting to be part of a broader movement towards subscriptions in gaming journalism, has led writer and owner of the Infinite Lives Substack, Harrison Polites, to introduce a paid subscription. Polites said he’d considered the paid subscription model since reaching the Substack's one-year milestone.  “When I announced the paid subscriptions, I added six paid subscribers, which is phenomenal, so I managed to get six paid subscribers on my first day of announcing paid subscriptions, which is pretty remarkable. So far, so good, and I hope to keep the pace up.” The genesis of paid subscription came about because, “I’m working towards trying to afford my first freelancer piece on the site…I've thought about the movement to subscription-based games journalism, and traditionally, gaming media has been resistant to asking its audience to pay, as major publishers get high traffic from articles”, said Polites. “This means it's he