Assange heads to Australia after guilty plea
Julian Assange has left US soil, now a free man and destined for Australia after pleading guilty to a charge relating to the leak of classified documents.
Media
‘Massacre’: Inside Aussie TV’s darkest day
Australian television is in the grips of chaos as top-rating Seven wages a “bloodbath” at its most senior levels, while its rival lurches from scandal to scandal.
Seven’s head of sport let go due to cuts
The media company’s cost-cutting moves have led to multiple executives walking, including the head of sport and managing director of Melbourne.
Channel 7 bloodbath as veteran departs
Channel 7 continues to ring in the changes with the shock departure of a huge name following a clear-out of the executive team across the country.
Huge amount Aussies paid for film dud
A huge chunk of the budget for Chris Hemsworth’s latest box office flop was picked up by Australian taxpayers, it can be revealed.
Price twist in Palmer-backed ‘freedom’ tour
A “freedom” tour backed by mining magnate Clive Palmer and a controversial US commentator has cut ticket prices after appearing to struggle to get bums on seats.
‘Offensive’: Update after Bickmore blasted
An author who writes on motherhood has given an update after claiming her poem was mocked on the Carrie & Tommy show.
‘Made it clear’: PM lashes China’s journo block
The Prime Minister has spoken out about the treatment of journalist Cheng Lei during the Chinese Premier’s visit to Australia.
Photo shows China ‘shot itself in the foot’
China “shot itself in the foot” when its officials apparently tried to block an Australian journalist from being seen on camera.
Brutal claim after ugly Costello incident
Radio star Ray Hadley has weighed in after Peter Costello resigned as chairman of Nine entertainment just days after an ugly incident at Canberra airport.
Costello’s exit exposes deeper crisis at Nine
Nine is now moving toward full-blown crisis mode as the media company lacks the authority to deal with its deep-seated cultural issues.
Costello quits Nine after airport clash
Former federal treasurer Peter Costello has quit as the chairman of media giant Nine three days after a controversial incident with a journalist.
Seven star accused of ‘inappropriate conduct’
A veteran Seven star has taken to Instagram after the network revealed an investigation had been launched over allegations of “inappropriate conduct”.
Nine chair accused of knocking over reporter
Peter Costello is facing accusations he knocked over a reporter who confronted him with questions over Nine’s handling of recent scandals.
ABC staff warned after damning survey
The managing director of the ABC has issued a warning after seeing uncomfortable results of a survey looking into workplace culture.
‘WW3’: Insta post which sparked media war
A feud between the former Channel Nine boss Darren Wick and the former executive producer of Spotlight, Mark Llewllyn, can be revealed for the first time.
ABC star declares Australia a ‘racist country’
A senior ABC journalist has come under fire after describing Australia as a “racist country” during a rant about Peter Dutton’s vow to slash migration.
‘Copped it’: Nine insiders spill on toxic culture
As Nine stars speak out about a sick culture of leaking during contract negotiations, new details have emerged over a story that rocked the Today show.
Touching farewell for Aussie millionaire
Advertising legend Harold Mitchell has been farewelled in a state memorial by business moguls, celebrities and political leaders.
Touching farewell for Aussie millionaire
Advertising legend Harold Mitchell has been farewelled in a state memorial by business moguls, celebrities and political leaders.
Disgusting photo prompts senator to unleash
Terrifying pictures from inside an Australian school have prompted a passionate plea from a senator, as a new epidemic sweeps classrooms.
Auerbach drops big news and jets to Macca’s
The journalist turned star witness in Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation case also shared pictures of a trip to McDonald’s.
‘Mortified’: Update on prank gone wrong
A month after crowd members reacted angrily to being tricked by a hidden camera show, a prominent Aussie journalist has opened up on the incident.
‘Death spiral’: TV industry in ‘turmoil’
Australian commercial TV will likely be reduced to just two players by the end of the decade, experts say, with Ten in a bad position.
Best paid public servant calls it quits
Despite netting a $3m pay package over the 2023 financial year, Australia’s highest paid bureaucrat has moved on to the private sector.
‘Hiding’: ABC boss grilled over complaints
ABC head David Anderson faced a grilling over the network’s coverage of Gaza and the sacking of Antoinette Lattouf.
‘Hiding’: ABC boss grilled over complaints
ABC head David Anderson faced a grilling over the network’s coverage of Gaza and the sacking of Antoinette Lattouf.
Embattled Aussie record label faces collapse
A music company which has denied claims of using artists’ music without permission is now facing the possibility of being ordered to go into liquidation.
Eddie’s tribute as Australian icon dies
Tributes are pouring in around Australia for high-profile businessman Harold Mitchell, who died on Saturday aged 81.
‘Gone mad’: World reacts to Carlson interview
Tucker Carlson caught President Vladimir Putin off guard with a question during the controversial interview in Moscow.
’Obvious lie’ hidden in Putin interview
Tucker Carlson’s interview with Vladimir Putin has offered the Russian President a victory. Here’s why.
Tech, banking help ASX close higher
The Australian sharemarket made gains on Thursday in sectors including technology, banking and utilities.
Fury as major Aussie music scandal erupts
Big name artists like Bon Scott and Fraternity have been caught up in a music scandal rocking Australia.
Tucker Carlson drops Putin bombshell
There has been speculation over why Tucker Carlson is in Moscow. Now he has revealed why he is there.
Hutchy phones a friend for financial lifeline
A Commonwealth Bank loan to Craig Hutchison’s SEN has run down to its last $1.25 million.
Why Taylor Swift could disappear from TikTok
The world’s largest record label, Universal Music Group — which owns the rights to multiple superstars including Taylor Swift — have threatened to revoke TikTok’s licence.
‘Nobody can fire me’: ABC host before exit
A sacked ABC journo made an extraordinary claim just weeks before she was let go for her controversial posts about Israel and Gaza.
‘Profoundly boring’: Employees blast leaders
Employees of a giant global company have taken to LinkedIn to vent their frustrations with its leadership and the way it handled recent job cuts.
Update after ABC journalist’s shock exit
A high-profile ABC journalist, who resigned from her role in the Parliament House bureau, already has a new job.
Sacked radio presenter slams ‘racist’ ABC
Broadcaster and author Antoinette Lattouf has accused the ABC of “racism” and discriminating against people after she was sacked.
Epstein’s brag about Australian actor
Jeffrey Epstein liked to brag about the high life, including an alleged phone call with one of Australia’s biggest Hollywood stars.
Renowned Aussie political activist Pilger dies
Famed left-wing political activist John Pilger has died aged 84 after a long career as a radical journalist.
Secrets behind shocking scandals
There were ample unfortunate PR moments of 2023 including Michael Clarke’s shirtless row in Noosa and Australia’s expensive Voice referendum.
Ugly twist after ABC star axed
ABC Radio’s Perth headquarters has been vandalised by a pro-Palestine activist after the shock axing of presenter Antoinette Lattouf.
Elon Musk’s fresh Aussie legal challenge
Operators of X, formerly known as Twitter, are being sued after allegedly failing to answer questions about the handling of child exploitation material.
Big change to WhatsApp for Aussie users
There’s a simple and easy new way to access all the latest info from Australia’s favourite news website — our new WhatsApp Channel.
AusPost hit with $2.9m charge
Australia Post has admitted it was wrong to reject thousands of applications for compensation over lost or damaged parcels.
ASX hits 18-week high on US rate cut bets
The Aussie share market finished sharply higher on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve kept rates on hold and signalled cuts in the months ahead.
Aussie show tops Netflix list
Previously secret data about the most popular shows and movies on Netflix has revealed two Aussie winners that the world was obsessed with.
Walkleys’ shock call on Lehrmann exclusive
The Walkley Foundation has issued a bombshell update on Channel 7’s exclusive interview with Bruce Lehrmann.
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