Ranald Macdonald

Ranald Macdonald is a former managing director and editor in chief of The Age newspaper. He was an ABC broadcaster and is an active member of ABC Friends.

Ranald's recent articles

The media must surely act now to rebuild public confidence

The media must surely act now to rebuild public confidence

Community trust in journalism is at an all-time low. Even politicians rate higher.

Our mainstream media failed this country during the Voice referendum

Our mainstream media failed this country during the Voice referendum

As the former managing director and editor in chief of The Age newspaper (and founder of the Australian Press Council), this is a hard piece to write. In my view the mainstream media journalists and commentators have failed this country during the debate on the Voice.

The ABC must not let itself be bossed around. End of story

The ABC must not let itself be bossed around. End of story

The ABC is not just another government department. A Senate inquiry into its complaints process cannot be allowed to happen.

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