Truth, Lies and the Algorithm

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Event Info:

From deepfakes to dodgy headlines, what’s going on in your newsfeed?

Political communication expert Professor Andrea Carson, author and journalist Margaret Simons, and ABC journalist Luke Siddham Dundon, will unpack misinformation, media trust and the platforms that shape our views–and share practical tips for spotting online stories that don’t stack up.

Discover the range of events for 2026 Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival events online at brimbanklibraries.vic.gov.au

The 2026 Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival is proudly supported by Brimbank City Council, Victoria University, Creative Brimbank and Vision Australia Radio.

Find out more about this event's presenters at:

· Journalist Professor Andrea Carson

· Journalist and Writer Margaret Simons

· Journalist Luke Siddham Dundon

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[ Image description 1: AI-generated illustration of a person holding a duplicate of their face as a mask. Text reads Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival, Sharing Stories 12-17 March 2026]

[ Image description 2: Text Reads: Read Andre Carson. Image of Bookcover: Undercover Reporting, Deception, and Betrayal in Journalism. Image of Journalist: Andrea Carson. Text Reads: Read Margaret Simons. Image of Bookcover: Penny Wong: Passion and Principle. Image of Journalist: Margaret Simons. Text Reads: with Luke Siddham Dundon. Image of Journalist: Luke Siddham Dundon. ]