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2GB breakfast host Ben Fordham is still No. 1, despite the station’s overall losses.

Smooth FM rolls 2GB to take No.1 Sydney radio spot as ABC struggles

Listeners are continuing to turn away from ABC mornings, but there was some good news for the national broadcaster.

  • Michael Lallo

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Trades hall secretary Luke Hilakari says Yes volunteers have encountered offensive content and that calling out misinformation is important.

Peter Dutton’s Indigenous flag ban is disgusting politics with dangerous consequences

Even if you accept some people don’t like the idea of three flags, Dutton has shown callous disregard for community harmony by weaponising such unease. 

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Samantha Barlow left the NSW Police, where she was once touted as a potential first female commissioner, due to Holohan’s attack.

Thug back on the streets as government abandons challenge to parole

The early release of a drug addict who bashed a female police office senseless has raised new doubts about NSW’s parole system.

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Broadcaster Alan Jones has denied the allegations.

Alan Jones was the king of morning radio. His arrest played out live on air

Radio station 2GB had the tough task of covering the arrest of its former breakfast radio star during what used to be his old slot.

  • Jessica McSweeney
WSFM’s Amanda Keller and Brendan Jones.

Ben Fordham, Jonesy and Amanda win big at radio awards

Brendan Jones and Amanda Keller have been named Best On-Air Team at the 35th annual Australian Commercial Radio & Audio Awards.

  • Thomas Mitchell
2GB’s Ben Fordham breached broadcasting rules for failing to disclose a commercial agreement with Uber.

Nine’s Ben Fordham breached broadcast rules with Uber deal

The media watchdog says the top-rating breakfast radio host failed to properly disclose a commercial deal with the ride-share giant.

  • Calum Jaspan
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Commentator Candace Owens.

Extremist influencer defies calls to cancel Australia tour

Immigration Minister Tony Burke last week indicated he would block Candace Owens’ expected visa application, saying, “I hope she has a good refunds policy”.

  • Paul Sakkal

‘A bit of a slow-motion train wreck’: 3AW’s Tom Elliott on his infamous father’s fall

The son of controversial 1980s businessman John Elliott and former state MP Lorraine Elliott never wanted a career in the public eye. What happened?

  • Konrad Marshall
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb has been put through the media wringer this week.

Tangled Webb: How Beau Lamarre-Condon put top cop’s leadership on trial

As the public face of NSW policing, Karen Webb’s media performance this week has raised questions about her capacity to do the job.

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Ray Hadley and Alan Jones.

Ray Hadley cut contact with Alan Jones after indecent assault allegation

The 2GB host revealed he “basically severed contact” with Alan Jones some time ago after an employee disclosed allegations of indecent assault against the broadcaster. Jones has denied all allegations.

  • Jessica McSweeney and Calum Jaspan

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