Today
Catalano’s ‘aggressive’ Byron Bay parking saga plays out on Facebook
Locals took to a Byron Bay community group page to vent about one of their many resident multimillionaires.
Antoinette Lattouf wins unfair dismissal case against ABC
The ABC spent more than $1 million defending an unlawful termination case brought by the journalist. It now faces significant penalties.
Yesterday
YouTube blasts eSafety Commissioner, says exemption should stay
The online video giant released a statement calling the eSafety Commissioner’s advice “contradictory” minutes before the commissioner took the stage for a speech.
This Month
Ten tries news on Spotify, YouTube in hopes of breaking losing streak
The Paramount-owned broadcaster has inked what it believes is a world-first deal to stream evening bulletins minutes after they go air to build a new audience.
News Corp’s $41m man to lead business until 2030
Robert Thomson, the Australian former newspaper editor turned ASX executive, has extended his contract running the media company into the next decade.
Google ditches million-dollar deals with publishers amid Labor inaction
The search giant has told several small news outlets that it will not honour an agreement that was to expire in 2027, as it reconsiders how it pays for content.
Amanda Laing says Nine has ‘big strategic decisions’, reveals new team
Nine generates more than $1.5 billion from Channel Nine, 9Now, Stan and radio. Its new boss wants to overhaul the way it monetises the shows it makes.
Financial Review reporter Lucas Baird wins Mid-Year Walkley Prize
The award recognises Baird’s work revealing a cyberattack on some of the country’s largest superannuation funds.
How Vanity Fair fell from grace under Anna Wintour
New editor Mark Guiducci is known as “The Anna Whisperer”. But some critics say he is too close to the Conde Nast supremo, and his appointment is about control.
What your news habits say about you – and your age
Television still reigns as Australians’ main source of news, but 18- to 24-year-olds have starkly different habit to their parents.
Regional SA, NSW towns to lose free-to-air AFL and cricket
Regional broadcaster WIN says it will cut off channels Seven, 7mate and 7two around Mount Gambier and Griffith as commercial negotiations stall.
Did she or didn’t she? The true crime obsession with Erin Patterson
The public can’t get enough of the mushroom chef’s murder trial, with no fewer than five daily podcasts following the case.
ABC cuts 50 roles as Hugh Marks swings axe on digital, Q+A
The new managing director of Australia’s public broadcaster said the cuts came from areas that “no longer align with our priorities”.
Can Network Ten make current affairs work a decade since its last try?
The broadcaster has cut the program from its prime-time line-up after 16 years, opting – again – for a news show that will compete with its larger rivals.
ABC to axe Q&A after two decades
The decision ends speculation about the future of the show which had struggled with declining ratings.
Westacott, Fagg lead corporate Australia’s King’s Birthday honours
Former Business Council of Australia chief Jennifer Westacott and high-profile board director Kathryn Fagg were given Australia’s highest honours this year.
ABC staffer takes broadcaster to court in test case
The ABC is accused of breaching labour laws by pushing staff into multiple fixed-term contracts and failing to offer job security.
BetMakers launches capital raise to fund Nevada acquisition
The wagering technology group will seek to raise the funds at a 10¢ fixed price – a tight 4.8 per cent discount to its last traded price.
‘How long do I have to be the story for?’: Higgins returns to work
After four years in the public spotlight, Brittany Higgins is returning to work, saying advocacy remains a “passion...but is not a self-sustaining career”.
CoStar considers Domain rebrand after buying Homes.com.au
The American real estate giant’s chief executive, Andy Florance, says the purchase of the domain name will give him “optionality” in the future.
BBC-owned Britbox renews big bet on the British niche viewer
Britbox is relaunching after five years in Australia after the BBC took full ownership of the British content platform.
CoStar sizes up Jason Pellegrino for return as Domain chief executive
The American property giant acquiring the Nine-controlled property platform told investors it would consider re-hiring the company’s former managing director.
May
How Bondi Rescue became a YouTube and social media money spinner
For almost two decades, Bondi Rescue has been entertaining TV viewers. It has found an enormous new following after embracing YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok.
Kerry Stokes bought a Perth laneway. No one’s sure why
The billionaire has secured approval to close a public road bisecting his Perth office complex despite the concerns of independent experts.
Adman Droga looks ahead after stepping down as Accenture Song CEO
The veteran creative advertising executive will become Accenture’s vice chair, which David Droga says means he can work on whatever he wants to do.