Journalists know that the public is losing interest in the news.  The public loses interest for many reasons – loss of faith in neutral reporting, reluctance to be exposed to bad news and disasters.   We also know that journalists have their hands tight because of some misplaced partisanship and social media outrage.

Have you ever heard of the Shovel?  As its tagline reads, news that you can believe in.  The headlines are top-notch, and you can find them at theshovel.com.au

The most exciting news about this satirical publication is that they put together an annual comedy gala that tours nationally to dissect and comment on the best 2023 political moments.

Want to laugh about politics … The annual gala will be in Sydney on the 7th December at the Enmore Theatre.