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Grace Tame (right) greets Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his fiancee, Jodie Haydon, at the Lodge while wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with the slogan “F--- Murdoch”.

Albanese criticises Grace Tame for her ‘F--- Murdoch’ T-shirt

The prime minister says the abuse activist and former Australian of the Year took the focus away from this year’s nominees.

  • Michelle Griffin and Millie Muroi

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Vindicated: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

For Harry, victory against Murdoch’s tabloids, but the fight goes on

Prince Harry, having left his royal role, has made it his mission to take on the media, casting himself as the last person able to absorb the fight against deep-pocketed UK publishers.

  • Rob Harris
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, leaves the High Court after giving evidence in London, Tuesday, June 6, 2023.

Murdoch’s British tabloids offer rare apology in legal settlement with Prince Harry

The Murdoch-owned tabloids offered a “full and unequivocal apology to the Duke of Sussex” for years of serious intrusion into his private life.

  • Brian Melley
Foxtel has found a new home.

Foxtel’s sale could change the game for two sports in Australia

The seismic deal between News Corp and DAZN for Foxtel adds another layer of intrigue to a number of upcoming rights negotiations.

  • Calum Jaspan
Peter Tonagh has resigned from his position as ABC deputy chair.

ABC deputy chair resigns nearly 18 months short of his term

ABC chairman Kim Williams says Peter Tonagh has provided his resignation from the ABC board to the governor-general. 

  • Hannah Kennelly
Foxtel broadcasts Australia’s two biggest codes, the AFL and NRL.

Billionaire-backed sports streamer buys Foxtel

News Corp-controlled pay TV and streaming company Foxtel has been sold to DAZN for an enterprise value of $3.4 billion.

  • Calum Jaspan
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OpenAI’s deal with News Corp could distort information flow to public, experts warn

While News Corp has signed commercial deals with OpenAI, most local publishers have blocked AI firms from scraping their news sites.

  • Calum Jaspan and David Swan
The Murdoch-inspired TV drama Succession inspired the latest family battle over who will control the future of Fox Corp and News after Rupert Murdoch dies. Back: Rupert and Prudence. Front: Lachlan, Elisabeth and James.

Rupert Murdoch faces uphill fight to unwind family trust decision

Rupert Murdoch’s bid to secure the future of his media empire is now in the mercy of the highly specialised Nevada probate court system.

  • Jim Rutenberg and Jonathan Mahler
Saudi Arabia may have a hand in News Corp’s Foxtel sale.

How oil money and oligarchs are shaping the sale of Foxtel

The No.1 contender to take Foxtel off News Corp’s hands is a British sports streamer that’s potentially banking on a huge influx of cash from Saudi Arabia.

  • Calum Jaspan and Vince Rugari
Rupert Murdoch is seen leaving the Herald Sun building in Melbourne on Thursday with his wife Elena Zhukova.

Rupert Murdoch’s ‘Succession’ sunglasses are peak grandadcore cool

The media tycoon’s style signature is evolving with expensive accessories and sneakers.

  • Damien Woolnough

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