Sophie Elsworth

Sophie is media writer for The Australian. She graduated from a double degree in Arts/Law and pursued journalism while completing her studies. She has worked at numerous News Corporation publications throughout her career including the Herald Sun in Melbourne, The Advertiser in Adelaide and The Courier-Mail in Brisbane and on the Sunshine Coast. She began covering the media industry in 2021. Sophie regularly appears on TV and is a Sky News Australia contributor. Sophie grew up on a sheep farm in central Victoria.

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ExclusiveEconomics

MAYA Mexican owner Katie Coats poses for a photograph in the Fortitude Valley restaurant, Sunday, March 14, 2021 - Picture: Richard Walker

500,000 gone: Workers hit in JobKeeper cut-off

Almost half-a-million Australians are set to lose their jobs when the JobKeeper benefit ends. See the industries that are hardest hit.

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First public appearanceMedia

Collingwood President Eddie McGuire leaves Collingwood. Collingwood players and officials in the press conference. Picture: Alex Coppel.

Eddie returns to TV ‘uncompromised’

Former Collingwood president Eddie McGuire has made his first TV appearance since he stepped down amid a racism controversy.

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ExclusiveMedia

Peter Hitchener, Tony Jones and Livinia Nixon on set for National Nine News Melbourne at Channel Nine Studios Docklands. Picture: Supplied/Channel 9

Nine sacks Melbourne staff

Nine Entertainment has taken the axe to many jobs in its Melbourne headquarters impacting local TV productions.

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Media paymentsMedia

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NCA NewsWire Photos JULY 08, 2020: The ABC Managing Director David Anderson addresses the National Press Club. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Andrew Taylor

Facebook cash goes to ABC regions

ABC boss David Anderson declares any funding the public broadcaster receives from Facebook will go straight to regional journalism.

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BANKINGFinancial Services

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos FEBRUARY 5, 2021: An ANZ bank in Melbourne CBD.CPicture: NCA NewsWire / David Geraghty

ANZ closures about ‘profits over people’

ANZ Bank has been slammed for putting profits ahead of people after shutting more than 100 bank branches nationally in just over 12 months.

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Mining & Energy

21/01/19 Alinta Energy CEO Jeff Dimery. Aaron Francis/The Australian

Energy giant hit with $1.125m fine for dudding customers

An energy giant has been slapped with more than a $1 million fine after failing to help distressed customers with their bills.

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Spending upBusiness Breaking News

Shoppers at Chadstone in the lead up to Christmas.Meg Withers 26yrs and Bronte Clarke 25yrs with bags of Christmas shopping. Picture : Ian Currie

Why it matters where we spend our money

Shoppers are keen to splash their cash in their local areas and help put money back in Australian businesses’ pockets, new results show.

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