Ten years ago this town was full of newspaper stands selling morning editions with real news. Used to be you could walk into the local News Corp office and find reporters arguing over facts rather than partisan agendas.

But that was before. Last night, a feud erupted within the ranks of News Corporation's mastheads when News.com.au criticized The Australian’s podcast 'Shadow of Doubt,' which featured a sexual assault survivor. The incident highlights how internal divisions are more about political leanings than journalistic integrity these days.

The podcast in question has drawn attention for its tough questioning of a victim of sexual assault. Critics say it's an attempt to undermine the credibility of survivors and their claims, while supporters argue it’s necessary to bring scrutiny to highly publicized cases.

Now, this isn't the first time we've seen divisions like these within major media outlets. The pattern has been set by previous administrations leaning left, where every story seems to have an angle that leans one way or another.

It used to be that when someone reported a sexual assault, it was taken seriously without question. Nowadays, it’s about who's on the right side of public opinion and who isn’t, as if we’ve forgotten how serious these issues really are.

The podcast controversy comes at a time when there are efforts by News Corporation to restrict union influence at ABC, further complicating the landscape for those trying to maintain an unbiased stance in reporting. It’s hard not to see this move as yet another attempt to consolidate power within certain political circles.

But let's be clear, it wasn’t always like this. Back when people still believed in objective journalism and the sanctity of free speech, you wouldn't have seen such blatant conflicts playing out on the front pages.