Digging in the Dirt: Australian Investigative Journalism from the 1980s to Today

'By definition, isn't all journalism meant to involve questioning investigation of facts and opinions presented to us?' – Ross Coulthart

This article argues the case of investigative journalism. It claims that there is proportionally less investigative journalism today than in the 1980s, as lifestyle and entertainment journalism command more airtime and column space, and that it is the responsibility of both the media and the public to advocate for the continued in-depth coverage of the events shaping our society.