Gazette (news)
| Type | Online |
|---|---|
| Founder | Anna Saulwick |
| Publisher | Anna Saulwick |
| Managing editor | Brad Esposito |
| Founded | 15 October 2024 |
| Headquarters | North Sydney, Australia |
| Website | www |
Gazette is a network of news websites operating in Australia that was founded in October 2024.[1] Their full company name is the Gazette News Operating Company.[2] Their websites publish news content tailored to specific regions including the North Coast of New South Wales — titled The Mid North Coaster, the North Shore of New South Wales — titled The North Shore Lorikeet, Eastern Melbourne — titled The Eastern Melburnian, the Gippsland area of Victoria — titled The Gippsland Monitor, Western Victoria — titled The West Vic Brolga and a national media outlet — titled The National Account.[2][3]
Funding
Crikey and The Age have reported that the network's three main sources of funding are linked to Climate 200 (a group that funds teal independent campaigns and include Matthew Doran, James Taylor and Mark Rawson, Rawson does not donate to Climate 200 however.[2]
Controversies
In March 2025, prior to that year's election, the website was accused of campaigning in favour of teal independent candidates by Liberal senator Jane Hume. National party leader David Littleproud has also criticised the network.[2][4][3] Later that month, they were cleared of wrongdoing by the Australian Electoral Commission.[5] Country Press Australia has also criticised the network for its sources of funding.[3]
References
- ^ Dickson, Gary; des Preaux, Jerome; and Germano, Maia (30 November 2024). Australian News Data Report (PDF) (Report). Melbourne, Australia: Public Interest Journalism Initiative Limited. Archived (PDF) from the original on 19 March 2025. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
- ^ a b c d Crawford, Hal (26 March 2025). "'A nasty stunt': Gazette founder denies propaganda claim". Mumbrella. Archived from the original on 22 August 2025. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
- ^ a b c Manning, James (16 March 2025). "Country publishers cry foul over teal-backed news". The Australian. Archived from the original on 16 March 2025. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
- ^ Sakkal, Paul (12 March 2025). "Coalition makes formal complaint over pro-teal spin in 'fake newspaper'". The Sydney Morning Herald. Archived from the original on 11 March 2025.
- ^ Crawford, Hal (27 March 2025). "AEC throws out Gazette complaint". Mumbrella. Archived from the original on 22 August 2025. Retrieved 22 August 2025.