Outside pick firms as next Nine boss
The Australian understands that the Nine board is likely to favour an appointment from outside the company as the need for a ‘fresh start’ is deemed to be a high priority, after a torrid year.
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Journo union ‘ignores truth’ on war
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Meta cornered on news and scam ads
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‘Huge contribution’: former ABC presenter Tim Bowden dies at 87
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