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Newspaper front page cover-up disrespects community feelings

I was disappointed to see News Limited run a post it note ad stuck over the story on the front page of the Herald Sun yesterday. This is a story close to the hearts of Victorians and to have it treated this was is disrespectful.

On many copies I saw, the headline – JUSTICE FOR JILL – was partially obscured. So much for reporting justice.

I was also disappointed to see them advertising a home delivery / digital access offer. Why would I want a product in my shop damaged in this way with an ad promoting to my customers that they source their newspaper elsewhere?

I suspect many retail newsagents removed the sticker.

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