Mediastrike
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Mediastrike is an independent media activist organization based in Adelaide, Australia.
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[edit] Aim
Mediastrike aims to challenge mainstream media by producing accurate, independent coverage of news and current affairs on a local, national and international level and Mediastrike's slogan "The media is a weapon and it's aimed at you. Shoot back" embodies this aim. The organization publications both in print media, and online differ from other leftist media in that the publications are entirely free with a view to mass distribution, with costs covered through other events as well as through voluntary donations.
[edit] Print Publications
The group has begun work on a free zine named "The Antidote", the first issue of which is currently being distributed. "The Antidotes" stated slogan of "Immunizing our community against corporate news propaganda" restates this organizations aim of producing reliable independent reporting on contemporary political and social justice issues.
[edit] Film Screenings
The organization has already held a series of low-cost documentary screenings. Topics include issues as diverse as the history of media reporting from conflict zones throughout the 20th century and the Battle of Seattle anti-corporate globalization protest.
[edit] Events
Mediastrike has also held a protest against workchoices aimed primarily at youth.
