Credit Where it’s Due: The Australian’s interactive obituary for Gough Whitlam

October 21, 2014 5:04

On a day when media outlets have been rolling out pre-prepared obituaries for Gough Whitlam The Australian’s interactive effort is head and shoulders above the competition.

The news of the death of Gough Whitlam at the age of 98 has had all of the mainstream media running extensive coverage of the life of the former Prime Minister. But standing out above the pack was The Australian’s interactive special.

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Nic Christensen

Nic Christensen worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2016, in roles including deputy editor and media & technology editor. He is former media writer for The Australian and has also worked as a reporter for The Daily Telegraph and senior producer for Radio 2GB.

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pugwash 22 Oct 14

snark aside, let’s be honest, it’s just having a punt each way. While their columnists besmirch the Whitlam’s legacy, they don’t want to miss out on an opportunity to profit from it either.

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