GDP figures lead sharemarket higher
The Australian sharemarket reacted positively to better-than-expected figures showing a record rebound in the Aussie economy.
Media
Surprise pick for new Nine CEO
After a four-month vetting process, Nine Entertainment has named Stan’s head honcho as its new boss.
When Facebook news ban will end
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has revealed when Facebook will end its controversial ban on news for Australian users.
WhatsApp pushes controversial privacy policy
WhatsApp is pressing ahead with a controversial privacy policy update as it tries to reassure users that Facebook won’t have access to private chats.
‘V for vaccine’ moment gets worse for PM
Australia’s first vaccine recipient caused a stir yesterday. Now she’s made some new admissions that will be embarrassing for the PM.
Horror front page shows dire US crisis
A confronting full-page graphic on the cover of The New York Times has revealed the sheer extent of America’s COVID-19 disaster.
Cops ‘very sorry’ for arresting journalists
Victoria Police has apologised after a journalist and photographer were arrested at an anti-vax protest, in what was labelled an ‘appalling misuse of power’.
Why Kevin Rudd is wrong about News Corp
News Corp’s executive chairman has hit back at Kevin Rudd’s claims that the company holds too much of a monopoly in media.
News Corp hits back at Rudd’s claims
News Corp’s executive chairman has hit back at claims made by Kevin Rudd that the company has too much of a media monopoly.
World reacts to alleged Parliament rape
Brittany Higgins’ alleged rape at Parliament House has made international headlines, with some outlets taking swipes at Scott Morrison’s response.
Cinema chain’s bold, unexpected move
In a surprising move, Australian cinema chain Event, which takes in about 30 per cent of cinematic box office, is launching an at-home product.
Brutal reaction to Leigh Sales appearance
Leigh Sales grilled Daniel Andrews at a press conference — and his followers were swift to attack the ABC host for daring to question their leader.
ASX surges on jam-packed news day
The ASX surged on a chockablock corporate news day, with BHP delivering a bumper dividend and more woe for Crown.
ASX jumps amid ‘perverse’ stock euphoria
The ASX gained ground, with massive spikes in buy-now-pay-later stocks as euphoria from one company’s deal spread through the sector.
Media companies sorry for Pell stories
Several media outlets have apologised after admitting to breaching a court order over the George Pell sex case, for which he was eventually cleared.
The worst ad from the Super Bowl
The low-budget production has been labelled the worst ad from the Super Bowl, but the company may have had the last laugh.
AFR’s hefty bill over ‘cretin’ columns
After losing a defamation case, the Australian Financial Review and its star columnist have been ordered to cough up more than a million in court costs.
ASX rebounds with banks big winners
The ASX wiped out Thursday’s losses and ended the week 3.5 per cent higher after an RBA move and commentary boosted bank stocks.
ABC to pay billionaire philanthropist $590k
The ABC and Nine say a judge’s decision to award $590k to a Chinese-Australian billionaire businessman will have a “chilling effect” on media freedom.
Charges against journos dropped in Pell case
Charges against journalists and editors for allegedly breaching court suppression orders over the George Pell sex case have been sensationally dropped.
‘How dare you?’: ABC reporter confronted
A complaint has been lodged over the ABC’s “disrespectful” actions that sparked an angry confrontation during an Invasion Day protest.
COVID-19 vaccine campaign launched
The safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines will be splashed across Australia in an information campaign that kicks off today.
Editor axed after Trump tweet
A New York Times editor’s contract has been cancelled after she took aim at Donald Trump in a tweet and said she had “chills” at Thursday’s inauguration.
Moment Google vows to shut Aussies out
This is the moment Google made a bold threat to Aussie internet users in a move showing it was ‘prepared to punish the whole of the country’.
Vogue to release new cover after backlash
The image of the sneaker-clad vice-president elect was labelled “insulting” and a “poor representation”, now Vogue is backtracking.
ASX overlooks US turmoil
Financial markets have overlooked the turmoil unfolding in the US, finishing the first week of the New Year in positive territory.
ASX recovers from earlier woes
The local sharemarket has recovered from an early sell-off sparked by Senate election jitters in the US.
ASX slides to three-week low
Australia’s stock market dropped to its lowest point in three weeks following a global share sell-off sparked by the new, mutated strain of COVID-19.
TV station’s win after council sacking
A regional TV network has had a win in court after a former council manager took it to court over a story reporting how he had been sacked.
Ivanka accused of muscling in on Melania’s duties
Just days before she’s set to leave Washington, fresh claims have surfaced of how Ivanka Trump tried to poach the First Lady’s duties.
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