Lisa Muxworthy takes top job at news.com.au
Lisa Muxworthy has been appointed as the new editor-in-chief of news.com.au, replacing Kate De Brito.
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Nine drops China-funded ‘propaganda’
A group of major newspapers has quietly dumped a monthly eight-page insert described as Chinese Communist Party “propaganda”.
‘UnAustralian’: War hero erupts at media
A former special forces commando has clashed with journalists at a fiery press conference over the handling of a report into alleged war crimes by Aussie soldiers.
Star columnist grilled over Anchorman quip
A high-profile journalist has been grilled over his cheeky columns in court, including an “offensive” reference to comedy favourite Anchorman.
ABC could be sued over sex claims
A senior government minister has dangled the threat of legal action against the ABC after it broadcast sexual misconduct claims against him.
Sharemarket surges off iron ore demand
Mining and energy stocks have surged after one of Australia’s major iron ore rivals cuts its production expectations.
ABC issued ‘please explain’ over sex claims
The ABC has been issued a ‘please explain’ by the federal government over a Four Corners episode about senior ministers’ sex lives.
New streaming service launches today
If a new streaming service is going to launch in Australia, it better have something new. Like, a puppet Scott Morrison.
Telstra to be fined $50m over sales tactics
Australia’s major telecommunications provider Telstra has been taken to court after admitting to aggressive selling tactics used in three states.
Drink-driving Nine boss could barely stand
Nine Network news boss Darren Wick was so drunk he almost fell out of his car when cops pulled him over, court documents have revealed.
How we are making a difference
News.com.au’s groundbreaking #LetHerSpeak and #LetThemSpeak campaigns have won a Walkley Award for public service journalism.
Staff in ‘tears’ over Jordan Peterson book
Staff at a publishing house reportedly broke down in tears after it was announced their company would be publishing a new book by controversial psychologist Jordan Peterson.
Journos to learn fate in Pell case
Journalists charged with contempt of court over Cardinal George Pell’s conviction will soon if their bid to have the case thrown out is successful.
Bid to throw Pell trial out of court
The case that could see journalists jailed for reporting on the 2018 verdict against George Pell has not been proved and should be thrown out, lawyers argue.
Charges dropped in Pell contempt case
Thirteen of 100 charges have been dropped in a contempt trial over the way Cardinal George Pell’s conviction was reported.
ASX still high on vaccine outlook
Positive news of a promising coronavirus vaccine has prompted an ongoing sharemarket surge with local stocks hitting eight- month highs.
Actor’s ‘racist’ attack on Melania Trump
An actor who is an outspoken critic of Donald Trump has been labelled “racist” after an online attack on First Lady Melania Trump.
News Corp slams Turnbull’s false claim
News Corp has hit back at former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull for a false statement he made on the ABC’s Q&A program.
Newspapers slam Trump tantrums
The world has reacted with humour and disdain to Donald Trump’s tantrums, refusing to concede his presidency with these newspaper front pages.
New streaming service for sports fans
Streaming service Stan has launched a sports-only channel in an attempt to expand its product offering. One major code is already on board.
Liam Neeson in hotel quarantine in Sydney
Liam Neeson has been forced into hotel quarantine in Sydney — just like thousands of regular folks — ahead of shooting a movie in Melbourne.
ACA defamation case to go to trial
Former Liberal leader John Hewson has taken his fight with A Current Affair up a gear, with the defamation case to proceed to trial.
RBA: We believe recession is over
The Reserve Bank of Australia says its “best guess” is Australia’s economy grew in the September quarter, spelling an end to the recession.
Google, Facebook tracking Aussie users ‘extensively’: ACCC
Your location, phone number, friends’ details and what you view online is being tracked ‘extensively’ and often sent to Facebook and Google, a new report warns, even if you’re not using those sites.
$2.4b streaming service shuts down
After only six months in operation, a much vaunted streaming service has been scuttled in one of the most high-profile corporate failures in years.
ABC grilled over ‘smug’ PM tweet
The boss of the ABC has been grilled over a senior journalist’s tweet that asked if Prime Minister Scott Morrison was feeling “smug”.
ABC journo’s ‘error in judgment’
A top ABC boss has labelled a journalist’s politically-charged tweet blasting Scott Morrison a ‘mistake’ during a Senate Estimates grilling.
Key question in Molan’s legal fight
Erin Molan’s lawyer has declared the TV sports presenter “doesn’t have a racist bone in her body”.
‘Hideous failure’: ABC accused of ‘dishonesty’
The ABC produced an “extremely skilful and dishonest piece of journalism” that “stitched up” the boss of Racing NSW, a court has heard.
Telstra to keep paying dividends
Telstra has promised to try to maintain its dividend payouts shareholders despite increased costs due to pandemic and NBN.
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