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James Madden

James Madden
James MaddenMedia Editor

James Madden has worked for The Australian for over 20 years. As a reporter, he covered courts, crime and politics in Sydney and Melbourne. James was previously Sydney chief of staff, deputy national chief of staff and national chief of staff, and was appointed media editor in 2021.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA, NewsWire Photos. NOVEMBER 8, 2023: Laura Tingle at Malcolm Turnbull AC, Australia's 29th Prime Minister & Lucy Turnbull AO, Urbanist, Businesswoman, Philanthropist & Former Mayor of Sydney deliver the 2023 Australian Institute of Architects Griffin Lecture at the National Press Club of Australia in Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Agenda opens door to more Tingle controversy

Surely political journalist Laura Tingle, also a member of the ABC board, would recuse herself if her recent controversial remarks came up for discussion at a board meeting.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA, The Australian Photos. JUNE 6, 2024: Peter Costello Nine Bureau Parliament House Opening. Picture: The Australian / David Beach

Fairfax says Nine has trashed its brand

One of Australia’s most celebrated former media proprietors, John B. Fairfax, says the sordid allegations around Nine have left a deep scar on the company’s reputation.

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7 News journalist Robert Ovadia.

Dumped Ovadia over and out

Veteran Channel 7 reporter Robert Ovadia, sacked by the network after various emails and correspondence involving inappropriate conduct were unearthed, is done with journalism.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA. NewsWire Photos. JUNE 21, 2024.  Michael Miller, Executive Chairman at News Corp Australia at the Social Media Conduct Hearings at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire/ Martin Ollman

Media bosses unite to take on ‘toxic’ Meta

The Australian government has a moral obligation to take immediate and decisive action against the ‘toxic force’ of the tech giants, warns News Corp Australasia executive chairman Michael Miller.

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