Today
Who owns the world’s largest TV? It might be Kerry Stokes
The veteran media proprietor has a 30ft television set, which one person guessed was a record breaker.
- 25 mins ago
- Mark Di Stefano
How a prankster exposed views that shocked the world
Israeli influencer Max Veifer used an obscure online platform to capture the video of two NSW nurses making outrageous antisemitic claims about patients.
- 1 hr ago
- Paul Karp
- Updated
- Media & marketing
Former REA chief executive Greg Ellis to run Domain, for now
The Nine Entertainment-controlled real estate platform has been searching for a new boss since October. Appointing Mr Ellis will buy it more time.
- Kylar Loussikian
Yesterday
‘Incoherent’ impartiality rule used to oust ABC host
Legal counsel for Antoinette Lattouf said the broadcaster’s claims that an Instagram post by her breached impartiality guidelines had no foundation in any policy, procedure or legislation.
- Miklos Bolza
This Month
‘Activist’ Lattouf should not have been hired, says Buttrose
The former ABC chairwoman denies causing Antoinette Lattouf to be dismissed, despite forwarding complaints and suggesting an “easy exit” through feigned illness
- Paul Karp
- Updated
- Media & marketing
Seven West says advertising dollars returning amid streaming surge
Investors shrug off poor profit update after bullish comments from the Stokes-controlled group’s chief executive, sending Seven and Nine shares soaring.
- Kylar Loussikian
- Updated
- Earnings season
REA Group boss Owen Wilson quits after delivering bumper earnings
The company is the country’s largest property listings platform. Profits rose by more than a quarter in the six months to December 31, it told investors.
- Michael Bleby
ABC chief people officer assures staff: Races exist!
Will someone tell ABC chairman Kim Williams that when you’re explaining, you’re losing?
- Mark Di Stefano
News Corp offers a glimpse into Sky News earnings in bumper result
Chief executive Robert Thompson said the election of Donald Trump had increased business confidence and lifted “the yoke of the woke”.
- Zoe Samios
Lattouf’s social feeds included antisemitic content, says ABC boss
David Anderson tells court he was concerned that the position taken by Antoinette Lattouf on social media would play out when she was on local radio.
- Max Mason
Conservative broadcaster ADH TV firms on regional free-to-air network
Licences covering Tasmania, Darwin and a swathe of South Australia were put up for sale by ASX-listed Southern Cross Austereo last year.
- Kylar Loussikian
‘Self-interested people’: Why Murdoch and Trump are back in business
Rupert Murdoch is known for aligning his business interests with the politician of the hour. His appearance with Donald Trump this week was no different.
- Zoe Samios
ABC boss concedes ‘step missing’ in removing Lattouf
Giving evidence ABC managing director David Anderson said he has ‘no problem’ with the statement Australia is a racist country because ‘it is based in fact’.
- Max Mason
Fox sales, profit surge; company plans new streaming service
Shares in the media company soared to their highest in nearly six years as its quarterly results were bolstered by higher US political ad spending.
- Hannah Miller
Anxious Lattouf ‘self-medicated with alcohol’ after ABC dismissal
Journalist Antoinette Lattouf’s psychiatrist testified that being let go by the national broadcaster over social media posts worsened her vulnerable condition.
- Max Mason
Federal Court secretly suppresses Seven’s workplace dirty laundry
The judge did not alert news outlets until after the decision to withhold the claims had been made, despite previous attempts to oppose the move.
- Max Mason
Corporate fixer Ross Thornton abruptly quits Sodali
It’s been barely a year since Sodali & Co was celebrating its acquisition of comms powerhouse Domestique. It’s already lost one of the biggest names.
- Hannah Wootton
‘We have an Antoinette issue’: Buttrose, execs discussed pulling host
ABC managing director David Anderson was concerned about a “barrage of complaints” about presenter Antoinette Lattouf’s stance on Gaza war.
- Max Mason
January
Foxtel’s new owner Len Blavatnik makes a $10b bet on big sport
The Soviet Union-born businessman made his first billion in the oil industry before reinventing himself as a music mogul. Can he pull off his third act?
- Kylar Loussikian and Zoe Samios
Think you know The Betoota Advocate? You probably don’t
The Betoota Advocate has spawned podcast and talent management businesses, and a raft of idioms. Now they just need to make some proper money.
- Sam Buckingham-Jones
- Exclusive
- Radio
ARN blasts archaic ownership laws, says it would ‘look at’ Nine Radio
The high-profile media executive says ownership restrictions should be scrapped in a world where local companies are competing against massive global players.
- Kylar Loussikian
Alex Cullen to leave Nine after accepting $50,000 from billionaire
Alex Cullen, who presented on popular breakfast program Today, was stood down last weekend after accepting the money from Adrian Portelli for on-air comments.
- Zoe Samios
CNN sacks 200 employees as news broadcaster faces ‘profound’ shift
The cable network let go of 6 per cent of its workforce as it focuses on streaming and digital audiences amid declining ratings.
- Jeremy Barr
Woolworths and Coles remain top Aussie brands despite court action
Commonwealth Bank has reclaimed the title of Australia’s most valuable brand after delivering a $10 billion full-year cash profit in 2024.
- Zoe Samios