Meet the Newsrooms

Murray Bridge News on navigating reporting on misinformation

Meet Peri Strathearn, the founder and editor of Murray Bridge News, located in South Australia's Murraylands. In this episode, Peri shares what it was like reporting on his town's 6 month long flood disaster. He also grapples with the rise of misinformation, and how to report responsibly on conspiracy groups. Finally, he gives us an insight into 'the screen thing', a successful advertising method he is frequently asked about.

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