# four corners (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover four corners. Page: Feed: --- ## [ABC removes more episodes by sacked reporter Mahmood Fazal](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-17/abc-mahmood-fazal-removed-episodes/107029944) _2026-08-17 · ABC News_ An ABC review of sacked reporter Mahmood Fazal's use of anonymous interviewees find three more episodes of concern from Four Corners and Background Briefing. ## [Six times our politicians reminded us not to take politics too seriously](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-09/insiders-25-years-anniversary-politicians/107011570) _2026-08-08 · David Speers · ABC News_ Over the past 25 years of Insiders covering Australian politics, the art of it has sometimes been more finger painting than masterpiece. ## [ABC investigations boss leaves as Four Corners probe continues](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-06/jo-puccini-leaves-abc-four-corners/107005618) _2026-08-06 · ABC News_ The announcement comes alongside a deepening investigation into the work of sacked Four Corners reporter Mahmood Fazal. The long-running current affairs program falls under Puccini's oversight. ## ['Cocaine dealer' on Mahmood Fazal's Four Corners episode says she did it as 'an acting role'](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-04/mahmood-fazal-cocaine-dealer-allegations-/106992494) _2026-08-04 · ABC News_ Further concerns over the accuracy of reporting by sacked Four Corners reporter Mahmood Fazal are raised on Media Watch, including that a hire car was used to mislead viewers in the profile of a purported cocaine dealer. ## [Gina Rinehart puts ABC on notice over Race Around the World episode](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-31/gina-rinehart-abc-race-around-the-world/106984284) _2026-07-31 · ABC News_ Hancock Prospecting has formally placed ABC Chair Kim Williams AM, Deputy Chair Lisa Caffery and Managing Director Hugh Marks on notice and foreshadowed possible legal action. ## [ABC withdraws third story by sacked reporter Mahmood Fazal](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-31/abc-withdraws-third-mahmood-fazal-story-over-accuracy-concerns/106984112) _2026-07-31 · ABC News_ The ABC has withdrawn a third story by sacked reporter Mahmood Fazal due to concerns about accuracy. ## [The ABC bureau that's older than the organisation itself celebrates 95 years](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-31/abc-capricornia-95-years-rockhampton-radio-central-queensland/106943090) _2026-07-30 · Aaron Kelly · ABC News_ For nearly a century, ABC Capricornia has shared central Queensland's triumphs and stood beside its communities in times of need. ## [Four Corners withdraws episodes by sacked reporter](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-24/four-corners-withdraws-episodes-by-sacked-reporter/106953416) _2026-07-24 · ABC News_ The ABC has withdrawn the Four Corners programs Meth Highway and Cocaine Nation by sacked reporter Mahmood Fazal due to concerns about accuracy. ## [For some in Australia, hope is fading and anger is rising](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-20/abc-your-say-invites-audience-submissions/106928598) _2026-07-19 · Cindy Wockner · ABC News_ Sulaiman Zandinan says Australia is amazing. Wendy Newman says people in the bush are "not country bumpkins". The ABC is inviting you to have your say about the issues, challenges and opportunities that shape your life in 2026. ## [What do you want to tell us? Have Your Say](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-15/have-your-say-audience-callout/106876918) _2026-07-15 · ABC News_ Our best stories start with listening to yours. Tell us what Australia should know about your community, your life, and the people, places and issues important to you. ## [Anthony Ettinger on LinkedIn (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Rs5Ai3nq2dr6) _2026-07-15 · **Sponsored**_ Public LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/anthonyettinger. ## [ABC rejects claims of antisemitic bias ahead of fronting royal commission](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-08/bondi-antisemitism-social-cohesion-royal-commission-abc/106894204) _2026-07-08 · Barbara Miller · ABC News_ The ABC and SBS will face questioning over complaints of bias and antisemitism when executives appear at the royal commission on Thursday. ## [ABC News bringing more regional stories to audiences using AI with journalist oversight](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-30/abc-news-bringing-more-regional-stories-to-audiences-using-ai/106831202) _2026-06-30 · ABC News_ ABC News is piloting a new approach to turn local radio news into online articles in an initiative aimed at connecting our communities with more local news, especially in regional and rural areas. ## [ABC presenter Trevor Chappell to hang up mic after 26 years](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-30/abc-overnights-presenter-trevor-chappell-retirement/106856814) _2026-06-29 · ABC News_ After decades of keeping night owls and shift workers company on ABC radio across Australia, Overnights presenter Trevor Chappell decides to call it a day at the age of 65. ## ['Rockstar' ABC radio producer retires after 38-year career](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-23/rockstar-702-radio-producer-yusuke-aso-retires/106827014) _2026-06-23 · Declan Bowring · ABC News_ Yusuke Aso had only been in Australia for a few years when he landed his dream job. Nearly four decades later he's earned a reputation for having one of the industry's largest contact book. ## [12 rising musicians advance to ABC Young Performers Awards semifinals](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-22/abc-young-performers-awards-semi-finalists-2026/106805034) _2026-06-21 · Ria Andriani · ABC News_ Twelve young musicians, including pianists, string players, saxophonists and more, will compete in the live performance round for the ABC Young Performers Awards in August. ## [Calling all budding storytellers living with disability](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-10/abc-looking-for-storytellers-for-idpwd-2026/106616092) _2026-06-09 · ABC News_ If you are an emerging content maker or journalist with disability and have a story to tell, now is your chance to work with the ABC to tell it. ## [ABC boss confirms ex-news director in the dark about replacement hunt](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-09/abc-news-hugh-marks-radio-interview-details-justin-stevens-exit/106775434) _2026-06-09 · Andrew Thorpe · ABC News_ Managing director Hugh Marks is questioned by Sally Sara over Justin Stevens's sudden resignation last month, in addition to controversies over the hiring of Grace Tame and subsequent comments by radio host Charlie Pickering. ## [Everything you need to know about the ABC Classic 100: Greatest of All Time](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-05/when-to-listen-abc-classic-100-greatest-of-all-time-countdown/106760552) _2026-06-05 · ABC News_ Australia's favourite classical music poll is back for another year — here's when it happens, how to listen and details about the ABC Classic 100 in Concert. ## [ABC appoints Reuters exec Simon Robinson as news director](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-28/abc-appoints-simon-robinson-as-news-director/106729310) _2026-05-28 · ABC News_ Senior Reuters executive Simon Robinson takes over from former director Justin Stevens who announced his resignation on Wednesday after four years in the job. ## [Hugh Marks denies 'threat' to force ABC news director out of role](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-28/abc-news-director-justin-stevens-replacement-imminent/106730946) _2026-05-28 · Jake Evans · ABC News_ ABC managing director Hugh Marks says he did not "make threats" to terminate departing news boss Justin Stevens, as senators question his sudden departure. ## [Transcript-Driven Stock Discovery (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6ib1sVvFVxOV) _2026-05-28 · **Sponsored**_ Ranked, evidence-backed watchlists from indexed executive transcripts for 1–2 quarter horizons ## [Four Corners reporter Mahmood Fazal sacked by ABC](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-28/mahmood-fazal-4-corners-leaves-abc/106730996) _2026-05-27 · Rudi Maxwell · ABC News_ Mahmood Fazal has been sacked by the ABC following an internal investigation into an appearance on a podcast hosted by a former underworld figure, managing director Hugh Marks says. ## [ABC's Justin Stevens resigns as director of news](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-27/abc-justin-stevens-resigns-as-director-of-news/106728188) _2026-05-27 · ABC News_ Justin Stevens, the ABC's director of news, has announced his resignation after 19 years with the organisation. ## [Public memorial for James Valentine to be held in Sydney](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-14/public-memorial-james-valentine-702-abc-sydney/106675104) _2026-05-13 · Declan Bowring · ABC News_ Sydney Town Hall will host a memorial for the late radio presenter and musician, with limited spots available for members of the public. ## [ABC staff accept enterprise agreement after pay dispute strike](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-04/abc-pay-dispute-ends-with-latest-enterprise-agreement/106525684) _2026-05-04 · ABC News_ ABC staff have struck an enterprise agreement with the broadcaster, bringing an end to a pay dispute that culminated in a 24-hour strike. ## [James Valentine, beloved ABC talkback radio star, dies aged 64](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-23/702-abc-sydney-presenter-james-valentine-dies-cancer-/106591720) _2026-04-22 · Declan Bowring and Isabella Michie · ABC News_ The presenter and professional saxophone player is being remembered for his ability to explore the humour and oddities of daily life on the airwaves. ## [James Valentine swapped microphones — and found a new audience who loved him](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-23/james-valentine-abc-radio-obituary/106592314) _2026-04-22 · Isabella Michie and Declan Bowring · ABC News_ James Valentine started his career on the stage, but it was his time behind the microphone in the studio and an interactive style that came to define him.