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'''''The Examiner''''' is the daily newspaper of the city of [[Launceston, Tasmania|Launceston]] and north-eastern [[Tasmania]], [[Australia]]. |
'''''The Examiner''''' is the daily newspaper of the city of [[Launceston, Tasmania|Launceston]] and north-eastern [[Tasmania]], [[Australia]]. |
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== Overview == |
== Overview == |
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''The Examiner'' was first published on 12 March 1842, founded by [[James Aikenhead]]. The Reverend [[John West (writer)|John West]] was instrumental in establishing the newspaper and was the first editorial writer. At first it was a weekly publication (Saturdays). The Examiner expanded to Wednesdays six months later. In 1853, the paper was changed to tri-weekly (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays), and first began daily publication on 10 April 1866. This frequency lasted until 16 February the next year. Tri-weekly publication then resumed and continued until 21 December 1877 when the daily paper returned. |
''The Examiner'' was first published on 12 March 1842, founded by [[James Aikenhead]]. The Reverend [[John West (writer)|John West]] was instrumental in establishing the newspaper and was the first editorial writer. At first it was a weekly publication (Saturdays). The Examiner expanded to Wednesdays six months later. In 1853, the paper was changed to tri-weekly (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays), and first began daily publication on 10 April 1866. This frequency lasted until 16 February the next year. Tri-weekly publication then resumed and continued until 21 December 1877 when the daily paper returned. |
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== Publication of Anti-LGBT Disinformation == |
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On 9 March 2023, The Examiner published sensationalist anti-transgender claims about invasion of privacy, claiming that a man had undressed in front of children in the female changerooms at Launceston Aquatic Centre before being forcibly ejected from the changerooms by another patron. The article was widely disseminated in anti-transgender groups, including several organizations listed as anti-LGBTI hate groups.<ref>[https://www.outinperth.com/tasmanian-newspaper-publish-false-claim-about-trans-bathroom-use/ Tasmanian newspaper publish false claim about trans bathroom use], ''Out in Perth''</ref> The material was used on social media to portray transgender women as a "threat" to other women. The article attracted 74,000 comments, the overwhelming majority of which were pejorative, demonising, of vilifying of transgender people. ABC News reported that the Launceston City Council was inundated with "phone calls and emails" from distressed readers as a result of the moral panic.<ref>[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-11/examiner-newspaper-caught-out-trans-change-room-incident/102069682 Tasmania's Examiner newspaper caught out over fake letter about trans change room incident at pool], ''Australian Broadcasting Corporation''</ref> It subsequently came to light the information was entirely confected. Mayor Danny Gibson issued a press release stating "Disappointingly, the newspaper made no attempt to verify the veracity of the letter with the council." Several human rights groups condemned the exploitation of a highly vulnerable minority for outrage-bait and "culture wars". |
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=={{anchor|Sunday}} Associated publications == |
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| Type | Daily newspaper |
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| Format | Tabloid |
| Owner(s) | Australian Community Media |
| Editor | Corey Martin |
| Managing editor | Corey Martin |
| Founded | 12 March 1842 |
| Headquarters | 113 Cimitiere Street, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia |
| Website | examiner.com.au |
The Examiner is the daily newspaper of the city of Launceston and north-eastern Tasmania, Australia.
Overview
The Examiner was first published on 12 March 1842, founded by James Aikenhead. The Reverend John West was instrumental in establishing the newspaper and was the first editorial writer. At first it was a weekly publication (Saturdays). The Examiner expanded to Wednesdays six months later. In 1853, the paper was changed to tri-weekly (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays), and first began daily publication on 10 April 1866. This frequency lasted until 16 February the next year. Tri-weekly publication then resumed and continued until 21 December 1877 when the daily paper returned.
Associated publications
The Weekly Courier was published in Launceston by the company from 1901 to 1935. Another weekly paper (evening) The Saturday Evening Express was published between 1924 and 1984 when it transformed into The Sunday Examiner a title which continues to this day.
Ownership
Once owned by ENT Limited, The Examiner was owned by the Rural Press group and is now part of Australian Community Media.
The current editor is Simon Tennant.[1]
Readership
For the 12 months ending September 2008, Roy Morgan Research reports a Saturday readership of 100,000 and a Monday-Friday readership of 84,000.[2]
See also
References
- ^ Contact Us
- ^ Roy Morgan Readership estimates for Australia for the 12 months to September 2008, Roy Morgan Research
External links
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