China’s Russia reporter raises eyebrows
A Chinese reporter has raised eyebrows after emerging as the only foreign journalist embedded with Russian troops during the Ukraine invasion.
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China’s sick claim after Russian torture
The slaughter of civilians in Bucha has stunned the world – but China has reacted to the tragedy by making a bizarre claim.
‘No secret agenda’: Leigh Sales slams critics
Leigh Sales has come out firing at critics who attacked her email about how to respond to questions on the Uluru Statement from the Heart.
Netflix move backfires in epic fail
The streaming service’s crackdown on password sharing caused quite a stir and doesn’t appear to have worked.
Bucket list driving fake tradie pranksters
One of Australia’s rising TikTok stars has revealed the sweet premise behind all the fun and madness.
‘False’: ABC’s huge call on Voice claim
Sky News host Peta Credlin has received some unlikely support after being hit with a Facebook “fact check” over the Uluru Statement.
‘Disgusting’: Fury grows as megafires burn
A dispute with tech giant Meta is complicating matters as Canadians fight for their lives and property against megafires.
‘Frustrating’: Delivery giant’s $2m mistake
A popular food delivery service has copped a whopping fine for its “incredibly frustrating” behaviour.
Man sells firm for $840m, buys back at $1
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy bought back his brash media brand for a single dollar, months after selling it for more than $840 million.
Host’s stunning swipe at colleague over Voice
Sky News host Peta Credlin has taken an extraordinary swipe at fellow host Chris Kenny over his stance on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
Single wrong digit sees couple lose $230,000
It’s the stuff of Aussie nightmares. And in this financial climate it’s particularly terrifying that so much money could vanish in thin air.
ABC backflips after significant backlash
A decision by the ABC to axe state-based new bulletins has been scrapped after significant public outcry.
Host rips ABC reporter over hot mic rant
An ABC reporter and other journalists were caught on a hot mic — but it’s not the first time a hot mic has made headlines.
Brittany Higgins slams ‘public humiliation’
Brittany Higgins has described the publication of her private texts as a form of “public violation” and “humiliation”.
Price hike for popular streaming service
The popular streaming service has announced the change amid a major cost-of-living crisis across Australia.
Tech giant’s Aussie job cuts
Dozens of Australian workers have been made redundant by a tech giant just months after more than 10,000 jobs were cut.
Elon Musk confirms hidden meaning of logo
The billionaire has made his love of the letter ‘X’ clear, but he has revealed the hidden meaning behind some of his iconic brand logos.
Journo’s 100 harrowing days detained in Russia
Australian colleagues of a journalist accused of espionage in Russia have shown their support for his release as his ordeal reaches a grim milestone.
‘Evil’: Christian parent erupts over billboard
A concerned parent has lodged an official complaint about a giant billboard in Melbourne, claiming the video game advert is offensive to Christians.
Influencers to claim big this tax time
Australians with a side hustle can make the most out of their upcoming tax returns by following these simple tips.
BRS’ replacement at Seven West revealed
The man who will replace Ben Roberts-Smith’s role at Seven West Media has been announced, just weeks after the disgraced former soldier lost a landmark defamation case.
ABC cuts cause major changes to network
A transition to a digital-first model has the public broadcaster scrapping 120 jobs and state-based Sunday night news.
Newspaper dumps star columnist over article
The Age has sacked one of its star columnists after she called out the newspaper over refusing to run her article on youth gender transition.
Iconic Aussie company collapses
The Australian branch of the iconic weight loss company has gone under after administrators failed to find a buyer.
‘Shocking’: Customers tricked by tech giant
A tech company deliberately misled customers about discount prices, a court has found.
Channel 10 sues former star host
The network claims their former political editor breached his contract by criticising the station and its US owners.
Ben Roberts-Smith resigns from Seven
Former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has resigned from his job a day after claims he was defamed in articles alleging he was a war criminal were dismissed in court.
Seven’s email to staff about Roberts-Smith
Ben Roberts-Smith has officially stepped down from his position at Channel 7 following a lengthy defamation battle with Nine newspapers.
Bali pic of BRS surprised billionaire supporter
On the day the court bombshell decision was handed down, Ben Roberts-Smith was sunbaking in Bali. Taking even his supporters by surprise.
BRS war crimes ‘proven’, case dismissed
A Federal Court judge has found allegations of murder and war crimes levelled at SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith to be “substantially true”.
Activist storms show, taken out by camera
A quick-thinking cameraman has managed to salvage the grand final of Sweden’s version of Strictly Come Dancing after environmental activists stormed the stage.
ABC star’s heartbreaking admission
A second ABC star has opened up about the racism he has experienced as an Indigenous reporter at the public broadcaster.
‘Insanity’ that has infected the ABC
“Insanity” has infected the ABC after the departure of high-profile host Stan Grant. And the national broadcaster needs to own up.
ABC boss lashes out at ‘abhorrent’ abuse
Ita Buttrose has called upon Australians to rethink their “abhorrent” and “unacceptable” conduct on social media.
Ita’s ‘lesson’ from Stan Grant abuse
ABC chair Ita Buttrose has called on Australia to learn from high-profile journalist Stan Grant’s decision to step back after he was subjected to “abhorrent” abuse following his coronation coverage.
Weird habit of Aussie worth $100m
From skydiving to journaling, one of Australia’s richest young entrepreneurs has revealed his secrets to growing a multimillion-dollar business.
Man charged after Stan Grant visits police
The ABC host was pictured at the station days after revealing he was stepping away from Q+A after receiving horrific racial abuse and threats.
Truth about Stan Grant’s farewell
The ABC has appeared before the Senate, facing questions about the events that led up to Stan Grant’s decision to stand down due to racist abuse.
ABC lashed over ‘atrocious’ interview
An ABC interview with bystanders who helped injured kids in this week’s horrific Melbourne bus crash has been slammed as “insensitive” and “ghoulish”.
Media company once worth $8.5b collapses
Edgy online news giant Vice Media, once valued at an incredible $8.5 billion, has filed for bankruptcy.
ABC panned for ‘bias’ against King Charles
The national broadcaster reportedly received more than 1000 complaints following its coverage of King Charles’ Coronation.
‘Bravo’: Magazine praised for huge move
For the first time in its 107-year history, British Vogue has released a braille edition of the magazine – a move that’s been applauded.
Massive changes at ABC revealed
The ABC is about to undergo its biggest restructure in six years, which will lead to job losses.
‘Heartbreaking’: New Cleo Smith interview
It’s Cleo Smith’s parents first interview since the sentencing of the man who kidnapped their daughter.
Major media company on brink of collapse
Sources familiar with the “punk rock” news outlet say the company is gearing up to declare bankruptcy after almost 30 years in business.
Brutal email from resigning ABC staffer
A former employee of the ABC let loose in a resignation email that made damning accusations about the broadcaster’s attitude towards millennials.
Slain man’s haunting final images
When a journalist was shot dead by troops at a protest in 2007, his video camera disappeared – along with the last images he filmed.
Disney sues likely presidential candidate
Walt Disney has made the unprecedented move of suing the man who may go up against Donald Trump as the Republican nominee for president.
‘Huge loss’: Popular news site shuts down
Popular digital news site BuzzFeed will close down for good, with current and former employees sharing their shock at the news.
Telstra slapped with warning
The major telco is in hot water after it was found to have suspended the services of thousands of people without telling them.
Surprising move after trans beer controversy
Budweiser has released a new ad as its parent company struggles with controversy over transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney.
‘Immense courage’: Albo given huge honour
Anthony Albanese has been included in a prestigious list alongside other world leaders and described as someone with “immense courage”.
Hoyts steps in after cinema collapse
The cinema giant Hoyts has brought life to one state’s movie scene following the catastrophic collapse of an independent chain.
‘Divisive’: Indigenous senator lashes the ABC
The ABC has hit back after being accused by Indigenous senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price of stoking division on the Voice to Parliament.
‘Necessary’: Magazine announces job cuts
The publisher of two major Aussie magazines that announced their closure earlier this week has said they are open to the possibility of another publisher picking up the brand.
Moment ABC staff walk out mid-broadcast
ABC staff have gone on strike mid-broadcast, with the normal program suspended for a period on ABC Radio National.
Major media brands lay off entire staff
The news comes as big companies across the world slash jobs to prepare for a looming economic crisis.
‘Very poor’: ABC editor lashes out at ex-PM
ABC’s political editor has slammed Paul Keating over the former PM’s attacks on several journalists during last week’s Press Club speech.
Hundreds of jobs cut by NBN
The National Broadband Network will slash 500 jobs by June, with “all business units” to be affected by the changes.
Fed-up ABC stars lash own network
Furious ABC staff are publicly slamming the national broadcaster as a dispute over pay and working conditions turns increasingly ugly.
Chinese ‘spy cams’ found in ABC buildings
An internal audit has confirmed cameras linked to the Chinese government had been installed within the heart of the ABC.
Sovereign allegedly intimidated host’s ‘little girl’
A well-known conspiracy theorist has faced court after allegedly intimidating radio host Ben Fordham and another 2GB employee.
Higgins slams ‘plain wrong’ compo claim
Former political staffer Brittany Higgins has publicly called out a prominent radio host for his claims on her compensation claim.
Today apologises for ‘Smarter White’ slur
An Aboriginal activist has received an apology after Today ran a fake story about changing the name of Smarter White milk.
Director’s vile revenge on critic
A ballet producer, furious over a scathing review, has allegedly taken out revenge on the newspaper critic in a sickening display at a German opera house.
Anger as ABC ditches Twitter accounts
There are fears the ABC will be less engaged with the taxpayers that fund its operations after a shock decision to shut down three brands off Twitter.
ABC showed bias in Alice Springs report
The ABC was found to have failed in accuracy and impartiality after suggesting hundreds of Alice Springs residents were “white supremacists”.
ABC apologises after controversial coverage
The ABC has backflipped over its controversial Alice Springs coverage by issuing an apology just hours after it was threatened with an official investigation.
‘Kick in the teeth’: Alice Springs mayor erupts
The furious mayor of Alice Springs has taken a fresh swipe at the ABC’s coverage, telling Karl Stefanovic the network “cherry picked” information.
ABC’s Alice Springs coverage slammed
The ABC’s coverage of one of the country’s biggest issues has been lashed by furious locals and high-profile Aussies as “ruthlessly one-sided”.
Station lets disgraced ‘free thinker’ on air
After being snubbed by a major chat show earlier this week, a prolific conspiracy theorist has finally made it on the airwaves.
‘Disgusting’: Newspaper’s ‘racist’ cartoon
An Aussie newspaper editor has been forced to apologise on his first day in the job after a cartoon described by some as racist was printed.
Rumour of huge sale as billionaires feud
There are reports that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos wants to sell the Washington Post and buy an NFL team — but he has a problem.
Major change to Aussies’ Instagram
Users of a popular social media app have logged on to find a major change that will help them to set boundaries with friends.
New York Times columnist dies aged 44
New York Times political columnist Blake Hounshell has died aged just 44, the paper has revealed.
Arrests as president urinates on himself
Six journalists have been detained in South Sudan over a viral video that appeared to show the country’s president wetting himself.
‘Refreshing’: Aussie behaviour under fire
Aussies are reacting to the latest annual ad for Australian Lamb which slams a controversial term that every Aussie would hate to be called.
Ex-ABC star’s daughter told to stay away
An apprehended domestic violence order has been taken out by police against the adult daughter of a respected former journalist, court documents reveal.
‘World’s richest man’ now $61 billion joke
Billionaire Elon Musk’s shambolic Twitter takeover has caused months of chaos – and it could end up being his undoing.
‘Absolutely tragic’: TV exec dies suddenly
Tributes have poured in for a popular TV producer who died suddenly of a heart attack a day before Christmas at the age of 37.
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