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.
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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.
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Major media company on brink of collapse
Sources familiar with the “punk rock” news outlet say the company is gearing up to declare bankruptcy after almost 30 years in business.
Brutal email from resigning ABC staffer
A former employee of the ABC let loose in a resignation email that made damning accusations about the broadcaster’s attitude towards millennials.
Slain man’s haunting final images
When a journalist was shot dead by troops at a protest in 2007, his video camera disappeared – along with the last images he filmed.
Disney sues likely presidential candidate
Walt Disney has made the unprecedented move of suing the man who may go up against Donald Trump as the Republican nominee for president.
‘Huge loss’: Popular news site shuts down
Popular digital news site BuzzFeed will close down for good, with current and former employees sharing their shock at the news.
Telstra slapped with warning
The major telco is in hot water after it was found to have suspended the services of thousands of people without telling them.
Surprising move after trans beer controversy
Budweiser has released a new ad as its parent company struggles with controversy over transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney.
$140m war chest: How Harry and Meghan became bankable
After stepping back as working royals, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had to fend for themselves. This is how they did it.
‘Immense courage’: Albo given huge honour
Anthony Albanese has been included in a prestigious list alongside other world leaders and described as someone with “immense courage”.
Hoyts steps in after cinema collapse
The cinema giant Hoyts has brought life to one state’s movie scene following the catastrophic collapse of an independent chain.
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