Media firms hit by major collapse
An Australian media start-up that had $8.5 million worth of investment poured into it through multiple funding rounds has collapsed.
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‘Shocked’: Aussie radio legend dies
Tributes are pouring in for a widely-respected media titan following his sudden death.
Meltdown live on TV: America reacts to news
The news that US President Joe Biden is dropping out of the 2024 US presidential election has sparked astonishing reactions.
Tech outage effects could linger for weeks
Computer systems at businesses across the Australian economy could be dealing with the fallout from the Microsoft outage for weeks to come.
‘Disgrace’: Assange flight costs panned
The cost to fly Julian Assange home – from London to Canberra via a remote Pacific US territory – has been labelled a disgrace by a federal MP.
Sporting hero’s surprise new career venture
The wheelchair sport champion and advocate hopes his latest venture will celebrate and normalise disability among young children.
‘No alternative’: Murdoch’s call on key ally
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch believes Australia will need to keep its bonds with the US strong to ensure its sovereignty remains secure amid the rise of China.
TV veteran takes legal action against Seven
A well-known reporter has taken Seven to the Fair Work Commission after he was sacked last month.
Four words Assange told PM revealed
Julian Assange spoke to Anthony Albanese after arriving in Australia for the first time in 15 years, here’s what he said.
Assange heads to Australia after guilty plea
Julian Assange has left US soil, now a free man and destined for Australia after pleading guilty to a charge relating to the leak of classified documents.
‘Massacre’: Inside Aussie TV’s darkest day
Australian television is in the grips of chaos as top-rating Seven wages a “bloodbath” at its most senior levels, while its rival lurches from scandal to scandal.
Channel 7 bloodbath as veteran departs
Channel 7 continues to ring in the changes with the shock departure of a huge name following a clear-out of the executive team across the country.
Huge amount Aussies paid for film dud
A huge chunk of the budget for Chris Hemsworth’s latest box office flop was picked up by Australian taxpayers, it can be revealed.
‘Offensive’: Update after Bickmore blasted
An author who writes on motherhood has given an update after claiming her poem was mocked on the Carrie & Tommy show.
‘Made it clear’: PM lashes China’s journo block
The Prime Minister has spoken out about the treatment of journalist Cheng Lei during the Chinese Premier’s visit to Australia.
Photo shows China ‘shot itself in the foot’
China “shot itself in the foot” when its officials apparently tried to block an Australian journalist from being seen on camera.
Brutal claim after ugly Costello incident
Radio star Ray Hadley has weighed in after Peter Costello resigned as chairman of Nine entertainment just days after an ugly incident at Canberra airport.
Costello quits Nine after airport clash
Former federal treasurer Peter Costello has quit as the chairman of media giant Nine three days after a controversial incident with a journalist.
Seven star accused of ‘inappropriate conduct’
A veteran Seven star has taken to Instagram after the network revealed an investigation had been launched over allegations of “inappropriate conduct”.
Nine chair accused of knocking over reporter
Peter Costello is facing accusations he knocked over a reporter who confronted him with questions over Nine’s handling of recent scandals.
ABC staff warned after damning survey
The managing director of the ABC has issued a warning after seeing uncomfortable results of a survey looking into workplace culture.
‘WW3’: Insta post which sparked media war
A feud between the former Channel Nine boss Darren Wick and the former executive producer of Spotlight, Mark Llewllyn, can be revealed for the first time.
ABC star declares Australia a ‘racist country’
A senior ABC journalist has come under fire after describing Australia as a “racist country” during a rant about Peter Dutton’s vow to slash migration.
‘Copped it’: Nine insiders spill on toxic culture
As Nine stars speak out about a sick culture of leaking during contract negotiations, new details have emerged over a story that rocked the Today show.
Touching farewell for Aussie millionaire
Advertising legend Harold Mitchell has been farewelled in a state memorial by business moguls, celebrities and political leaders.
Disgusting photo prompts senator to unleash
Terrifying pictures from inside an Australian school have prompted a passionate plea from a senator, as a new epidemic sweeps classrooms.
Auerbach drops big news and jets to Macca’s
The journalist turned star witness in Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation case also shared pictures of a trip to McDonald’s.
‘Mortified’: Update on prank gone wrong
A month after crowd members reacted angrily to being tricked by a hidden camera show, a prominent Aussie journalist has opened up on the incident.
‘Death spiral’: TV industry in ‘turmoil’
Australian commercial TV will likely be reduced to just two players by the end of the decade, experts say, with Ten in a bad position.
Best paid public servant calls it quits
Despite netting a $3m pay package over the 2023 financial year, Australia’s highest paid bureaucrat has moved on to the private sector.
TV star’s apology to millionaire fish teen
Peter Stefanovic has personally reached out to Northern Territory teenager Keegan Payne after controversy erupted in the wake of their interview.
Aussie tech company collapses owing $13m
An Australian tech media start-up with $12 million worth of investment poured into it has collapsed.
TV boss reveals shock move
Seven West Media’s director of news and public affairs Craig McPherson has sensationally stepped down.
News boss quits in big Seven shake-up
The Seven Network has announced a huge shake-up in the wake of the Spotlight scandal with another boss stepping down.
Kyle’s crude intro to Melbourne audience
Controversial radio host Kyle Sandilands has introduced himself as a “fuel-guzzling, ex-f**k boy” in his first Melbourne broadcast.
Easy way Aussies are saving hundreds
Financial insiders say one simple move is saving Aussies more than $600 a year as they try to stay on top of higher living costs.
Stabbed bishop takes side in Musk-PM war
Lawyers for Elon Musk’s X say the bishop who was allegedly stabbed in a Sydney church “strongly” opposes the video being removed from online, a court has heard.
Wilkinson still at odds with Ten
Network 10 and Lisa Wilkinson may have won their high-stakes legal battle with Bruce Lehrmann, however they remain at odds over how their lawyer’s bills will be paid.
New 7 CEO’s bombshells in leaked staff email
Incoming Seven CEO Jeff Howard has declared he’s a family man who doesn’t smoke, do drugs or drink coffee in a leaked all-in staff memo.
Seven boss to leave immediately
The boss of the Seven Network, which has been under fire following several scandals, will leave the company immediately.
‘It’s so f**ked’: Channel Seven in crisis
Things continue to go from bad to worse for embattled Channel Seven, with the latest scandal surrounding the network putting it under further strain.
Sunrise rocked by secret investigations
Hit breakfast show Sunrise has been dragged into a scandal involving alleged “fraud” and secret investigations a top executive tried to keep hidden.
‘A complete disgrace’: TV exec’s email exposed
A top TV executive and senior figure in Aussie media has defended sending a graphic email to a reporter to kill a story about the boss of Sunrise.
The bizarre billboard baffling Aussies
Galloping cots come to life in the desert, a couple looking on adoringly, and a guy with a mullet firing up a laser gun. What is going on in this bizarre ad?
Alarm bells for Australia at Chinese ports
Australia’s entire economy is heavily dependent on one thing – and signs at Chinese ports are not looking good.
‘Cruel, unjustified’: Aussies rally for detained reporter
Australians have joined the growing push to release journalist Evan Gershkovich from a Russian jail, one year on from his imprisonment. Send your words of support.
Update on Guy’s manager’s fraud case
Guy Sebastian’s former manager is preparing to face trial over allegations he embezzled a small fortune from his famous client.
Jailed reporter’s prison term extended again
US journalist Evan Gershkovich has put on a defiant appearance in a Russian court where his pre-trial detention was extended, as Aussie leaders lend their support.
Aussies share horrors of being unjustly detained
Aussies who have been previously unjustly detained have revealed how they coped and have offered messages of hope to jailed journalist Evan Gershkovich. Send your messages of support.
ASX slips ahead of inflation print
Ahead of key inflation data at home and abroad, Australia’s share market slipped on Tuesday as investors took profits.
Aussies share horrors of being unjustly detained
Aussies who have been previously unjustly detained have revealed how they coped and have offered messages of hope to jailed journalist Evan Gershkovich. Send your messages of support.
Fight to free Evan from Russia: Send your support
News Corp Australia launches Dear Evan – a campaign to show support for US journalist Evan Gershkovich, who will this week mark one year in Russian detention. Send your words of support.
’Keep up the fight, mate’: Aussie sport stars rally for Evan
Former Australian wicket keeper Adam Gilchrist has joined a chorus of big names across the sporting codes in support of detained journalist Evan Gershkovich. SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
Surprising reason news presenter quit
A popular 7News presenter is bringing her media career to an end to take up a surprising new challenge.
Update on top cop’s new ‘spin doctor’
All eyes are on the role of advising NSW’s police commissioner, amid claims the main candidate has been the target of a vicious whispering campaign.
Facebook snub to hurt all Australia: MP
The decision to walk away from local publishers would have ramifications for the entire community, Communications Minister Michele Rowland said.
Entire staff laid off with no notice
Staff at a controversial sports news site that had previously been embroiled in a blackface drama were sacked in dramatic circumstances with just 30 minutes notice.
Ex-ABC star’s surprising career move
Former host of Q+A Stan Grant has stepped down from his role at Monash University six months into the job, turning his attention to a new role.
Australia’s $1.5bn trump card in Meta fight
The parent company behind Facebook could face a mammoth fine if found to have breached a major agreement with news publishers.
Reporter exposes ‘casual racism’ in video
An ABC journalist has called out the “casual racism” he experiences on the job in a new video filmed while working.
‘What a joke’: Staff revolt over lay-off call
A virtual town hall meeting to discuss lay-offs was abruptly cut short after a staff flooded the screen with emojis.
VIPs gather after millionaire’s shock death
Foreign prime ministers and the wife of a late Aussie icon were among those attending the high-profile businessman’s private farewell.
Court twist for axed ABC presenter
A major twist has emerged in a high-profile unfair dismissal claim by a sacked ABC presenter who claims she was dumped over a social media post.
ABC journo’s legal threat revealed
A high-profile investigative journalist has revealed the staggering number of legal threats over a program on a prestigious Sydney school – before it has even gone to air.
‘Total disregard’: Meta’s unacceptable threat
A bombshell announcement by Meta, the company behind Facebook, threatens to have a devastating impact on all Australians, writes Michael Miller.
ABC’s most complained about show revealed
An independent watchdog has revealed the staggering number of complaints made to the ABC, with one high-profile show attracting the lion’s share over a single episode.
Facebook rips up $70m deal, Albo erupts
Social media giant Meta has announced it will stop paying for Australian news content in a shock announcement that will pull deals worth around $70 million.
‘Staff in tears’ as major TV channel goes bust
A major media company has shocked millions with the announcement it will be closing down in a matter of months.
Axed ABC presenter’s new legal move
Dumped ABC presenter Antoinette Lattouf has lodged new proceedings against the national broadcaster just months after claiming she was unlawfully dismissed from her role.
‘Cruel’: Inside Lisa’s troubles with Network 10
The breakdown of the relationship between Lisa Wilkinson and Network 10 has been laid bare amid a heated legal battle.
Lisa’s clothing allowance slashed by $60k
Lisa Wilkinson’s $100,000-a-year clothing allowance was slashed to $40,000 after she was dumped from The Project.
‘Hysterical’: Lisa ‘sobbing’ over mansion fears
Lisa Wilkinson was “almost hysterical” as she detailed her fears she would have to sell her multimillion-dollar Cremorne mansion.
‘Shower of s**t’: Lisa’s hubby on Logies mess
Lisa Wilkinson’s husband Peter FitzSimons has some choice words after the fallout from the TV star’s Logies speech.
‘Hiding’: ABC boss grilled over complaints
ABC head David Anderson faced a grilling over the network’s coverage of Gaza and the sacking of Antoinette Lattouf.
Embattled Aussie record label faces collapse
A music company which has denied claims of using artists’ music without permission is now facing the possibility of being ordered to go into liquidation.
Eddie’s tribute as Australian icon dies
Tributes are pouring in around Australia for high-profile businessman Harold Mitchell, who died on Saturday aged 81.
‘Gone mad’: World reacts to Carlson interview
Tucker Carlson caught President Vladimir Putin off guard with a question during the controversial interview in Moscow.
’Obvious lie’ hidden in Putin interview
Tucker Carlson’s interview with Vladimir Putin has offered the Russian President a victory. Here’s why.
Tech, banking help ASX close higher
The Australian sharemarket made gains on Thursday in sectors including technology, banking and utilities.
Fury as major Aussie music scandal erupts
Big name artists like Bon Scott and Fraternity have been caught up in a music scandal rocking Australia.
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