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John B Fairfax invested in Private Media, publisher of Crikey, in 2017.

John B. Fairfax: Crikey on the way to becoming “worthwhile” news operation

Former newspaper proprietor John B. Fairfax says Crikey, which he owns a stake in, is on its way to become a trustworthy publication.

  • Zoe Samios

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John B Fairfax says social media has reduced trust and certainty in newspapers.

‘Slightly sanctimonious’: Media baron John B. Fairfax urges publishers to look beyond profits

John B. Fairfax is urging media companies not to focus solely on profits as he announced a major philanthropic contribution to The Walkley Foundation.

  • Zoe Samios
Private Media chairman Eric Beecher.

Crikey publisher's investigative arm facing early financial pressure

The media company's new Fairfax-family funded investigative journalism outlet has failed to live up to expectations forcing it to cut costs and shed jobs. 

  • Jennifer Duke
Eric Beecher, founder of Private Media.

Eric Beecher's Crikey to launch investigative reporting arm

Eric Beecher’s Private Media will launch an investigative journalism title in April backed by John B Fairfax and Cameron O’Reilly that will expand independent online news publication Crikey.

  • Jennifer Duke

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