Anger as ABC ditches Twitter accounts
There are fears the ABC will be less engaged with the taxpayers that fund its operations after a shock decision to shut down three brands off Twitter.
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ABC showed bias in Alice Springs report
The ABC was found to have failed in accuracy and impartiality after suggesting hundreds of Alice Springs residents were “white supremacists”.
ABC apologises after controversial coverage
The ABC has backflipped over its controversial Alice Springs coverage by issuing an apology just hours after it was threatened with an official investigation.
‘Kick in the teeth’: Alice Springs mayor erupts
The furious mayor of Alice Springs has taken a fresh swipe at the ABC’s coverage, telling Karl Stefanovic the network “cherry picked” information.
ABC’s Alice Springs coverage slammed
The ABC’s coverage of one of the country’s biggest issues has been lashed by furious locals and high-profile Aussies as “ruthlessly one-sided”.
Station lets disgraced ‘free thinker’ on air
After being snubbed by a major chat show earlier this week, a prolific conspiracy theorist has finally made it on the airwaves.
‘Disgusting’: Newspaper’s ‘racist’ cartoon
An Aussie newspaper editor has been forced to apologise on his first day in the job after a cartoon described by some as racist was printed.
Rumour of huge sale as billionaires feud
There are reports that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos wants to sell the Washington Post and buy an NFL team — but he has a problem.
Major change to Aussies’ Instagram
Users of a popular social media app have logged on to find a major change that will help them to set boundaries with friends.
New York Times columnist dies aged 44
New York Times political columnist Blake Hounshell has died aged just 44, the paper has revealed.
Arrests as president urinates on himself
Six journalists have been detained in South Sudan over a viral video that appeared to show the country’s president wetting himself.
‘Refreshing’: Aussie behaviour under fire
Aussies are reacting to the latest annual ad for Australian Lamb which slams a controversial term that every Aussie would hate to be called.
Ex-ABC star’s daughter told to stay away
An apprehended domestic violence order has been taken out by police against the adult daughter of a respected former journalist, court documents reveal.
‘World’s richest man’ now $61 billion joke
Billionaire Elon Musk’s shambolic Twitter takeover has caused months of chaos – and it could end up being his undoing.
‘Absolutely tragic’: TV exec dies suddenly
Tributes have poured in for a popular TV producer who died suddenly of a heart attack a day before Christmas at the age of 37.
50 cars in massive highway smash
Freezing weather is causing chaos in the United States as millions hit the roads for the Christmas holidays.
Cop’s ’racist’ joke to ABC reporter
A journalist has accused a NSW cop of racism after he was allegedly unfairly profiled while on the job in Western Sydney.
ABC presenter quits job live on air
An ABC finance guru has bid farewell to the public broadcaster’s news audience in an interesting fashion as her career changes direction.
‘Insulting to Australians’: Top 5 offensive ads of 2022
The advertisements that upset Aussies most this year have been revealed, with some surprise brands making the cut.
Ex-ABC presenter arrested on drugs charges
A former prominent ABC presenter has been arrested on drug supply charges, with $600,000 worth of drugs seized.
Aussie TV exec swept up in football scandal
A senior executive at SBS who also sits on the board of a top Italian football club has joined a mass resignation amid a major scandal.
Zelensky named person of the year
Time magazine has revealed who is its 2022 person of the year.
Albo’s emotional tribute to Carrie Bickmore
The Prime Minister dropped into The Project for Carrie Bickmore’s last day on the desk with some kind words for the presenter.
Trump blasted for dinner with white supremacist
The White House has blasted the former US president for meeting with an outspoken anti-Semite and Kanye West at his Florida estate.
Trump roasts Kanye West in wild rant
Donald Trump has lashed out after he was criticised for having dinner with hip-hop star Kanye West and a white nationalist.
Netflix buys major Australian company
Netflix revealed it will acquire one of Australia’s most successful studios in a move to bolster its capabilities.
Millionaire reveals difficult childhood
Grant Petty has opened up about his difficult childhood and living in public housing before becoming the leader of his own business empire.
AFL deal down to the wire with live matches in focus
Seven West Media and Foxtel are at loggerheads over live matches in AFL-mad markets like Adelaide and Perth, as the race for the league’s broadcast rights hots up.
Telstra’s change after one complaint
Telstra has made a massive change to its services after hearing customers “loud and clear”.
Aussie’s scoop added fuel to Boris fire
Australian journalist Noa Hoffman broke one of the biggest stories that played a part in bringing down the reign of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Reporter sorry for offensive ‘abortion’ pic
Channel Nine reporter Lana Murphy has apologised after posting an image to her social media from last weekend’s abortion protests in Sydney.
Lisa’s daughter suffers awkward editing fail
A massive photoshop blunder has attracted unwanted attention to The Daily Aus, the website edited by Lisa Wilkinson’s daughter Billi FitzSimons.
What Leigh Sales really thinks of ScoMo
Outgoing ABC host Leigh Sales has lifted the lid on what it was like dealing with a host of former PMs.
‘Stifling’: Media bosses call for law change
Media bosses are calling for changes to laws some say are hurting free speech and clogging up Australia’s court system.
Who the newspapers want you to vote for
The country’s major media outlets have laid out their case for who they believe Australians should vote for tomorrow. Here’s what they say.
Netflix’s $868k Australian bill
Netflix earnt hundreds of millions of dollars from Australian customers in 2021. But its tax bill was tiny in comparison to its revenue.
Ten’s bid for AFL hampered by poor ratings
Ten’s audacious pitch for the broadcast rights to the AFL comes as the network’s existing catalogue of live sports has recorded a dramatic ratings slump over the past few months.
A weekend of election coverage from Sky News
Sky News Australia will air rolling federal election coverage over two days this weekend.
NITV extends its national reach
The nation’s Indigenous channel is expanding its reach across Australia to deliver viewers with improved programming and more local advertising.
News Corp launches Indigenous Sports Month
The nation’s Indigenous sporting excellence will be recognised as part of News Corp Australia’s second annual Indigenous Sport Month.
Fletcher: ABC must be ideology-free
Communications Minister Paul Fletcher has delivered a stinging riposte to ABC advocates campaigning against the Coalition on the issue of public funding for the national broadcaster.
I’m not facing axe: Southern Cross boss
Media executive Grant Blackley has shot down recent claims he’s departing his role as chief executive officer.
Tingle’s nuclear option comment causes a stir
Laura Tingle told the public broadcaster’s flagship political program on Sunday that the Morrison government might ‘nuke somebody or something’ at the party’s campaign launch.
‘Chaos’: Psaki heckled during final briefing
White House press secretary Jen Psaki’s final briefing went off the rails after one reporter repeatedly shouted at her from the back of the room.
News awakening: The Oz raises the bar
Inaugural editor of The Oz, Elyse Popplewell, says the new site will naturally appeal to a demographic that has ‘grown up on the internet’.
Porn star’s X-rated plea to Elon Musk
Former adult entertainment star Lisa Ann is begging Elon Musk to change one seedy aspect of Twitter when he takes over the social media giant.
Nine’s embarrassing leaders’ debate fail
Australians have been left unable to have their say during the leaders’ debate due to an embarrassing website failure from Channel 9.
Old divisions at Nine still show
Senior journalists at Nine Entertainment are publicly questioning the editorial judgments at the media company’s two biggest print assets, The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.
Rooney back in the swim hot seat
Olympic gold medallist turned commentator Giaan Rooney says the debate over the eligibility of transgender athletes must be addressed immediately to remove any ‘grey areas’.
Lifeline looms for bush press
The federal government will provide a much-needed financial boost to regional newspapers if it wins the May 21 election.
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