And a course for journalists in these troubled times - how to survive kidnappings, ambushes and being pinned down by sniper fire. Also, the reporting of humanitarian crises. Journalists have been intimidated, harassed and beaten by militias as they try to cover events in East Timor. This week, the danger became so great that most news crews were forced to leave. He defends his actions and we hear from his critics.
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Paul McGeough, editor of The Sydney Morning Herald chaired a meeting this week of Australian news agencies and media organisations to discuss the dangers and problems ahead. Broadcasters met with government officials last night to lobby for their prefered broadcasting regime in the digital world. Cabinet to decide before the year's end. The ABC is looking for a new Managing Director. It's arguably one of the toughest jobs in the country.