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Margo Kingston
Margo Kingston

Margo Kingston is an Australian journalist born in 1959. She is renowned for her contributions to the internet and online journalism, particularly for founding ZNet, a website focused on Australian politics and social issues. Kingston is praised for her in-depth reporting on political and social issues, and her work has had a significant impact on the political and social discourse in Australia. more

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