Media & marketing
Sky News forced to apologise after quoting fake Andrew Forrest tweet
A fake quote from a social media account posing as billionaire Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest was published by Sky in a news story about the ABC, criticising the public broadcaster for a lengthy acknowledgement of country.
- by Calum Jaspan
Latest
The ABC launched a racism review. The responses were damning
Outgoing ABC boss David Anderson has told current and former staff he is “truly sorry” after a report into systemic racism issued 15 recommendations.
- by Calum Jaspan
Opinion
Radio ratings
In typical Sydney fashion, Kyle and Jackie O just don’t get Melbourne
The latest Melbourne ratings are abysmal for the shock jocks who have ruled Sydney FM breakfast radio for years with a mix of celebrity, sex, scandals and contests.
- by Stephen Brook
Melbourne legend in box seat after Mark Robinson sacked from AFL 360
A Demons great has emerged as the frontrunner to replace News Corp’s chief football writer, Mark Robinson, who was axed from Fox Sports’ popular AFL 360 talk show.
- by Calum Jaspan
Updated
Melbourne radio
It’s a flop: Kyle and Jackie O show sinks further in Melbourne
The pair have dominated Sydney FM radio for almost two decades, but the national expansion has had a rough start.
- by Calum Jaspan
‘Read the room’: Premier blasts Nicheliving head after tussle with veteran reporter
Footage shows the embattled builder swiping the microphone from Geof Parry’s hand and telling the cameraman to stop filming as the reporter tries to shield the camera.
- by Hamish Hastie
Psychological support enlisted for ABC staff ahead of racism review
The ABC is bracing for the details of the long-awaited Janke review into racism at the broadcaster, set to be published on Tuesday.
- by Calum Jaspan
Zombie renders from Lord Mayor Nick, not Nicholas, go viral
Nick Reece’s plan to build 28 city parks if re-elected has gone global, thanks to AI renders populated by zombies – with one in a proposed playground.
- by Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
Exclusive
Press freedom
Peter Greste spent 400 days in jail. Now he wants a register for journalists in Australia
Former journalist Peter Greste spent 400 days in an Egyptian jail while working for Al Jazeera. Now, he has co-founded a body to define journalistic standards and press freedom in Australia.
- by Calum Jaspan
Riewoldt’s return: Saints great back in Australia for television role
Nick Riewoldt, who has been living in the US since 2022, will return for a commentary role, while Nine’s Eddie McGuire has hit out at “Channel Copycat” amid major moves within the AFL media.
- by Hannah Hammoud
Hutchison’s company at the centre of footy media shake-up
Craig Hutchison is set to feature on Seven next year as his production company, Rainmaker, expands its relationship with the Kerry Stokes-controlled network.
- by Calum Jaspan
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