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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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Radio RatingsMedia

Kyle Sandilands and Jackie 'O' Henderson in Melbourne on March 11, 2025.Picture: Supplied/Instagram

Failed experiment: Kyle and Jackie ‘O’ hit rock bottom in Melbourne

The parachuting of controversial Sydney radio duo Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson into the Melbourne appears doomed.

James Madden

MEDIAMedia

MixTape Actors, Florence Hunt, Young Alison and Rory Walton Smith -Young Daniel . Picture - BINGE/Cait Fahy

Streaming services pick up the slack on Oz drama disinterest

Against the backdrop of an ongoing debate about local content quotas for streaming platforms, some high-quality Australian drama is being produced for paying subscribers.

James Madden

MEDIAMedia

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA : NewsWire Photos - DECEMBER 16 2024; Hugh Marks named new managing director of the ABC. Picture: NewsWire

ABC’s back-to-basics managing director Hugh Marks says content is boss

ABC managing director Hugh Marks rethinks the ‘digital-first’ focus of his predecessor in favour of a shift back to the broadcaster’s traditional strengths.

James Madden

mediaMedia

CANBERRA, Australia - NewsWire Photos - November 5, 2024: ABCÃÂ Director of News, Justin Stevens appears at the Environment and Communications Supplementary budget estimates hearing at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

ABC news docos to fill Q+A void

The ABC has announced plans to increase its investment in news documentaries, signalling a shift in editorial priorities under recently appointed managing director Hugh Marks.

James Madden

CommentaryMedia

Hugh Marks’ plans to re-make the ABC might just be the shot in the arm that Aunty needs.

RIP Q+A: It was must-watch TV, until it wasn’t

Once a compelling political show that set the news agenda, Q+A has been losing its edge. Now, after 17 years, the ABC has finally called time on a format that grew tired and … well, boring.

James Madden

Media

Gen Z lead shift to ad-backed ‘free’ streamers

Younger viewers are increasingly embracing ‘free’ ad-supported streaming platforms over paid subscription services.

James Madden

King’s Birthday HonoursMedia

5/6/25: Deborah Hutton has been recognised with an OAM in this yearÃ¢â¬â¢s KingÃ¢â¬â¢s Bday Honours list. John Feder/The Australian.

Hutton’s TV days are over, but she still has skin in the game

Deborah Hutton shot to prominence as a model in her teenage years, before embarking on a celebrated career in the media, both on television and in publishing.

James Madden

King’s Birthday HonoursMedia

05-06-2025 - 86 year old broadcaster and journalist Phillip Adams has been recognised with an AC in the KingÃs BIrthday honours this year. Photographed at his country estate in Gundy, in the NSW Hunter Valley. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers / The AustralianÃ

He’s no saint, but Phillip gets King’s nod of approval

Phillip Adams has been made a Companion of the Order of Australia for his service to broadcast media, journalism, the arts, cultural leadership and the community.

James Madden

legal breachNation

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA- NewsWire Photos JUNEv3, 2025: People line up at court in Morwell for the Erin Patterson's trial over the alleged poisoning deaths of three people with a beef wellington meal. Picture: NewsWire/ David Crosling

Media trips at mushroom trial

Niche news website Crikey, female-focused masthead Mamamia, Channel 10 and a popular mummy blogger have been warned about elements of their reporting of Erin Patterson’s murder trial.

James Madden and Steve Jackson

MEDIAMedia

Anthony Albanese has vowed to adhere to his election promise to crack down on social media.

TikTok fires first shot in social media war, putting heat on Albo

TikTok has paid tens of thousands of dollars for four-and-a-half pages of newspaper advertising to extol the supposed educational and social virtues of the platform for children.

James Madden

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