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The Murdochs go to war – through the media

The Murdochs go to war – through the media

Rupert and Lachlan have failed, for now, in taking control of the family trust. But that outcome is by no means the end to hostilities between the media scions.

The Murdoch family has gone to war – with each other. On one side is Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch. On the other: James, Elisabeth and Prudence. Bethany Rae

James Murdoch has lobbed a bomb at his father and brother, and is preparing to do worse.

That’s the message Antipodean watchers of the Murdoch family are taking from the weekend’s unprecedented revelations into the inner workings of the Australian-born but now global media dynasty.

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Myriam Robin
Myriam RobinSenior writerMyriam Robin is a senior writer based in the Melbourne newsroom. She has previously been a Rear Window columnist and editor, and before that reported on financial markets and media. Connect with Myriam on Twitter. Email Myriam at myriam.robin@afr.com

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