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Singer, songwriter, podcaster Ben Lee.

‘Give the Hottest 100 to Kyle and Jackie O’: Ben Lee’s radical plan to save Triple J and Aussie music

The singer believes the youth radio station should be doing more to promote local music, and it begins with overhauling the Hottest 100.

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Labor government staff Brigid Delaney is leaving government to launch a stoicism advisory business, a Substack and two books.

Wellmania author Brigid Delaney quits Albanese government for side hustles

The journalist and author is stepping down as Tanya Plibersek’s speechwriter to focus on her many side-gigs – as well as planning a semi-autobiographical novel which could leave friends and colleagues nervous.

  • Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
Writer Brigid Delaney.

Two book projects, a Substack and a business on the go, but this writer’s staying stoic

From the timeless teachings of the ancients to her numerous real-life adventures, Brigid Delaney has a lot of material to work with.

  • Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
Tony Barry (right) on the ABC election night panel with Kos Samaras and Patricia Karvelas.

‘Experts at reading graffiti in toilets’: Renewed rage over ABC election panel

Noses are well and truly out of joint after we revealed an ABC guest thought its coverage was “unwatchable drivel”.

  • Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton at the Victorian Liberal Party rally in Melton in the seat of Hawke on Sunday.

Peter Dutton brands ABC and The Guardian ‘hate media’

The opposition leader blasted the national broadcaster and other media during an address to cheering supporters in a key seat in Melbourne.

  • Olivia Ireland and David Crowe
Kim Williams enjoying himself at the Melbourne Press Club.

The day Elon Musk and Kanye West messaged ABC chair Kim Williams

An at times emotional Kim Williams told the Melbourne Press Club he’d learnt a lot about pile-ons in recent months.

  • Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
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Dutton campaigning in Victoria on Wednesday morning, where he repeated his line about cutting waste from the ABC.

Dutton tells ABC to show ‘excellence’ or he won’t ‘support the waste’

The opposition leader told ABC radio that taxpayers would not expect the government to support waste at the national broadcaster.

  • Olivia Ireland, Calum Jaspan, Natassia Chrysanthos and Matthew Knott
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A very ABC farewell for outgoing boss, but departing star isn’t feeling the love

Aunty threw open the doors of its Studio 22 in Ultimo to send off David Anderson, as exiting presenter Simon Marnie frothed at the lack of an official goodbye.

  • Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
Shane Jacobson (left) and Mick Gatto at the Equal Access for Autism Gala.

Charlie Teo, George Calombaris and the others in Mick Gatto’s band of celebrity helpers

A charity gala for the underworld figure’s autism charity attracted some big names in an attempt to raise big bucks.

  • Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
David Sharaz and Brittany Higgins

Secret’s out for Brittany Higgins’ husband, David Sharaz

Despite the intense public gaze on Sharaz and Higgins, he’s managed to keep secret his new job ... until now.

  • Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman

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