The Murdochs want to get rid of Foxtel. There’s just one problem
Almost 30 years after it set up the pay TV business, News Corp wants to cut the cord. However, finding a willing buyer for Foxtel could be a challenge.
- by Calum Jaspan
Latest
Ray Hadley knocked off top spot after 20 years
Retiring 2GB star Ray Hadley has lost his first radio ratings survey since 2004, breaking a streak of 160 wins.
- by Calum Jaspan and Nell Geraets
Second Nine news executive leaves after cultural review
Nine’s Sydney news boss Simon Hobbs will depart this week, making him the second major news director to leave the company in as many weeks.
- by Calum Jaspan
With kids calling AFL, Seven banks on news and sport to steady the ship
The network will run AFL content every night and offer a fresh news bulletin. Chris Brown gets a new comedy-travel show, but there’s not much in the way of original programming.
- by Thomas Mitchell and Calum Jaspan
Schwartz Media’s star editor promoted after publisher’s CEO resigns
Erik Jensen will become the progressive publisher’s chief executive as current CEO Ben Shepherd quits after a short tenure.
- by Calum Jaspan
Analysis
Radio
Ray-liable Hadley’s exit a defining moment for Nine’s radio business
The radio veteran delivered 160 consecutive survey wins in the crucial morning slot for Nine and will be difficult to replace.
- by Calum Jaspan
Updated
Media & marketing
Shareholders vent fury at Nine AGM
Matt Stanton has promised more savings under a plan to “expedite the evolution” of Nine, but investors have delivered a stiff protest to the media company’s management.
- by Calum Jaspan and Colin Kruger
Updated
ABC
ABC commando reports were not deliberately doctored, review finds
The interim “Line of Fire” review, led by former ABC executive Alan Sunderland, says the editing errors in three ABC reports on the 2nd commando regiment were not deliberate.
- by Calum Jaspan
Updated
Media & marketing
Kim Williams’ BBC dream comes to life at Radio National
Sally Sara will host Radio National Breakfast in 2025, replacing Patricia Karvelas, who is leaving the show after three years.
- by Calum Jaspan
Former ABC journalist and author Matt Peacock has died
Former ABC journalist and foreign correspondent Matt Peacock has died, the broadcaster confirmed on Thursday afternoon.
- by Calum Jaspan
Six teams to save America: Sky News goes all out for MAGA fans
Sky News Australia has the largest presence of all Australian commercial media organisations in the US for the election, creating pro-Trump videos for an increasingly online US audience.
- by Calum Jaspan
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