June
Why the end of ABC Q+A was inevitable
Many journalists at the public broadcaster think their job is to be a taxpayer-funded counterweight to Rupert Murdoch.
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.
May
CBS News boss forced to quit over Trump tensions
Wendy McMahon’s exit from the network comes amid a fallout from the US president’s clash with its 60 Minutes show.
March
Memo to Hugh Marks: DOGE-like efficiency’s the fix for ABC’s news bias
The new managing director forcing the newsroom to operate as productively as commercial rivals would lead to more stories, more views and more angles.
February
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.
January
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.
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.
Amanda Laing joins Nine, Stan CEO departs in strategic overhaul
The company is simplifying its management and giving executives more responsibility for revenue growth. Several senior figures will depart as a result.
December 2024
Trump-loving cable network Newsmax to launch in Australia
ADH TV, launched by former broadcaster Alan Jones, will bring the right-wing news channel by expanding under the Newsmax Australia brand.
Nine’s Airlie Walsh sues network amid workplace culture fallout
The well-known television personality had worked on the Today breakfast program and as a political reporter for more than a decade.
June 2024
Nine Entertainment to cut 200 jobs as Meta content deal ends
CEO Mike Sneesby made the announcement as Nine battles a weaker advertising market and a content deal with Meta, which runs Instagram and Facebook, ends.
September 2023
Rupert Murdoch steps down from News Corp and Fox, Lachlan ascends
The 92-year-old global media baron insisted he was in “robust health” as he stepped down after a 70-year career, ending years of speculation over his succession.
July 2023
Billionaire Kerry Stokes wants to buy a public road
Buying the laneway would connect three buildings owned by the media and mining magnate, including the headquarters of his private office.
June 2023
The 60 Minutes star who became a voice of the far right
Lara Logan was one of the world’s best-known television journalists. She now promotes wild conspiracy theories. What happened?
Federal Court invites suppression orders under new access rules
One leading media lawyer said the new rules potentially compromised the public’s right to know what was happening in court.
May 2023
Seven’s ‘Stokesfest’ scored late fee waiver from City of Perth
The Kerry Stokes-controlled media company was given lucrative handouts to put on the mining conference.
Adolescent Sportsbet puts an adult in charge
Sportsbet tries to move past its blokish advertising era, with an internal reshuffle.
April 2023
Ousted stars Tucker Carlson, Don Lemon steel for legal battle
The ex-Fox and CNN anchors have hired the same combative lawyer with a history of taking on major TV networks.
Past firings at Fox carry lessons for cable network after Carlson
At Fox News, the platform is king, not the on-air personalities, and Tucker Carlson is likely to re-emerge in a diminished position.
Inside Kerry Stokes’ world of influence
The media magnate has enjoyed almost-unparalleled influence in Australia’s west for decades.