‘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.
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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.
Tucker Carlson drops Putin bombshell
There has been speculation over why Tucker Carlson is in Moscow. Now he has revealed why he is there.
Why Taylor Swift could disappear from TikTok
The world’s largest record label, Universal Music Group — which owns the rights to multiple superstars including Taylor Swift — have threatened to revoke TikTok’s licence.
‘Nobody can fire me’: ABC host before exit
A sacked ABC journo made an extraordinary claim just weeks before she was let go for her controversial posts about Israel and Gaza.
‘Profoundly boring’: Employees blast leaders
Employees of a giant global company have taken to LinkedIn to vent their frustrations with its leadership and the way it handled recent job cuts.
Update after ABC journalist’s shock exit
A high-profile ABC journalist, who resigned from her role in the Parliament House bureau, already has a new job.
Sacked radio presenter slams ‘racist’ ABC
Broadcaster and author Antoinette Lattouf has accused the ABC of “racism” and discriminating against people after she was sacked.
Epstein’s brag about Australian actor
Jeffrey Epstein liked to brag about the high life, including an alleged phone call with one of Australia’s biggest Hollywood stars.
Renowned Aussie political activist Pilger dies
Famed left-wing political activist John Pilger has died aged 84 after a long career as a radical journalist.
Secrets behind shocking scandals
There were ample unfortunate PR moments of 2023 including Michael Clarke’s shirtless row in Noosa and Australia’s expensive Voice referendum.
Ugly twist after ABC star axed
ABC Radio’s Perth headquarters has been vandalised by a pro-Palestine activist after the shock axing of presenter Antoinette Lattouf.
Elon Musk’s fresh Aussie legal challenge
Operators of X, formerly known as Twitter, are being sued after allegedly failing to answer questions about the handling of child exploitation material.
Big change to WhatsApp for Aussie users
There’s a simple and easy new way to access all the latest info from Australia’s favourite news website — our new WhatsApp Channel.
AusPost hit with $2.9m charge
Australia Post has admitted it was wrong to reject thousands of applications for compensation over lost or damaged parcels.
ASX hits 18-week high on US rate cut bets
The Aussie share market finished sharply higher on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve kept rates on hold and signalled cuts in the months ahead.
Aussie show tops Netflix list
Previously secret data about the most popular shows and movies on Netflix has revealed two Aussie winners that the world was obsessed with.
Walkleys’ shock call on Lehrmann exclusive
The Walkley Foundation has issued a bombshell update on Channel 7’s exclusive interview with Bruce Lehrmann.
Seven CEO steps down in shock move
One of Australia’s biggest media companies has announced a dramatic shake-up in its leadership.
‘Culture of fear’ revealed in scathing report
A bombshell report into one state’s public sector has revealed it is ruled by a “culture of fear”, with a warning of a “creeping politicisation” of the service.
Telstra wrongly charges 6.5k customers
An investigation found the telco giant wrongly billed more than 6500 customers for their internet service for more than a decade.
Radio star’s savage opening question to Albo
Neil Mitchell has gone down in a blaze of glory, using his last day as 3AW Mornings presenter to grill the Prime Minister live on air. Have a listen.
SMH bans journos from Gaza reporting
The Sydney Morning Herald has banned any staff from reporting on the Gaza conflict if they signed a recent petition about media coverage of the war.
ABC’s surprise $100k TikTok job offer
The ABC is offering salaries worth $100,000 for Gen Z’s with popular online followings.
Optus parent breaks silence on outage
The parent company behind Optus has denied responsibility for the crippling outage, one day before CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin fronts a Senate hearing into the failure.
Gen Z streaming slump hits Australia
There’s a troubling new trend facing streaming behemoths like Netflix and Disney+, with more young Australians choosing to opt out of on demand entertainment.
LADbible restructures Australian business
UK-based youth publisher LADbible is restructuring its Aussie business at the end of the year, with 52 employees at risk of redundancy.
Optus grovelling text to customers
The major telecommunications company is now offering customers an apology along with a special offer.
Right-wing think tank claims Voice bias
A conservative think tank says fact checking agencies were overwhelmingly biased against the Voice to Parliament’s No campaign.
Detail in photo sparks disturbing claim
“Serious questions” are being raised about the horrific October 7 attacks on Israel, with details in these photos leading to a disturbing claim.
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