Murder & the Media takes place on Sat, 10 Oct 2026 at 2:40 pm (GMT+8) at Fremantle Prison in Perth, WA, and runs until 3:40 pm. Tickets are $12 + on Events.
About this event
Does the media's coverage of criminal events contribute to the escalation of crime? Can we understand the rise of events such as mass shootings in relation to the way the media reports them? When perpetrators seek notoriety for their crimes, how might the media ethically respond? How have standards changed in relation to the media's reporting of criminal events?
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Academic and author Glynn Greensmith, and journalist and author Bret Christian join retired Supreme Court judge and founder/editor of The Fremantle Shipping News, the Hon Michael Barker, to respond to these questions and discuss the media's influence - both for better and worse - on local and global crime. Things to note: - This event is part of 'Crime Time', a one-day series of talks at Fremantle Prison. A full-day pass is available. Find out more here. - Enjoy your crime with a serving of coffee and crepes - food trucks will be on site. - Depending on the weather, dress warmly. - The East Workshops are approximately a 230-metre walk from the front car park. - Accessible toilet facilities are located in the Gatehouse area only. - Visitors to Fremantle Prison should note that the surfaces you walk on are not always even, please watch your step. - There is no smoking or vaping inside the prison building or grounds. Presented by Totally Lit in association with Fremantle Prison. Find more Totally Lit events here.
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Details
- When
- Sat, 10 Oct 2026 · 2:40 pm (GMT+8) · until 3:40 pm
- Where
- Fremantle Prison
- Address
- 1 The Terrace, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia
- Price
- $12 +
Questions
- When is Murder & the Media?
- Sat, 10 Oct 2026 at 2:40 pm GMT+8.
- How much are tickets for Murder & the Media?
- Tickets are $12 +.
- Where is Murder & the Media?
- Fremantle Prison, 1 The Terrace, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia, Perth, WA.
- Where can I buy tickets for Murder & the Media?
- Tickets are sold on Events. This page links straight to that listing; no tickets are sold here.
- What time does Murder & the Media end?
- It runs until 3:40 pm.