When 18 days to go November 11, 2026 at 7:00pm 1 hr 30 mins
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Join award-winning journalist Margaret Simons in conversation with veteran ABC broadcaster Jon Faine about Simons' latest book, Going Digital: The Transformation of the ABC. 

Going Digital is a gripping, behind-the-scenes look at how the ABC transformed itself for the digital age, revealing the key players and controversial decisions along the way. 

These were the years of The Chaser and Q+A, endless political interference, and heated debates about what a public broadcaster should be – but unanswered questions remain. 

  • Has broader coverage come at the expense of depth? 
  • Have politicians learnt anything from their attempts to intervene? 
  • Who really pulls the strings in our public broadcasters?

Join Margaret and Jon for a deep dive into the events, personalities and policies that have shaped today's ABC.

Please note that there is a $5 Registration fee.

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An ABC Friends 50th anniversary event hosted by ABC Friends Geelong

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