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Peter Tonagh has resigned from his position as ABC deputy chair.

ABC deputy chair resigns nearly 18 months short of his term

ABC chairman Kim Williams says Peter Tonagh has provided his resignation from the ABC board to the governor-general. 

  • Hannah Kennelly

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Hugh Marks will lead the ABC.

Can Hugh Marks survive the ABC of minefields?

On paper, the former Nine chief executive looks like a good pick. But running the public broadcaster is probably one of the toughest gigs in the country.

  • Elizabeth Knight
New ABC managing director Hugh Marks.

New ABC boss says Nine’s culture problems never raised with him

Hugh Marks is the ABC’s new managing director, replacing David Anderson, who announced his departure in August after six years in the role.

  • Calum Jaspan
Kim Williams and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra.

Government gives ABC an early Christmas present

A concerted campaign by the public broadcaster’s chairman Kim Williams has helped convince the federal government to tip in more dollars.

  • Calum Jaspan
ABC veteran Richard Glover (second left), who has presented his final show as host of Drive after stepping down from the show after 26 years, is pictured here with (from left) Sarah Macdonald, Kim Williams and Simon Marnie.

Good chat, nothing more to say: Kim Williams meets angry ABC radio staff

The ABC chairman has met a small group of Radio Sydney staff who wrote to the board last week, incensed over recent high-profile talent changes.

  • Calum Jaspan
Kim Williams, right, might do well to find journalists who are curious enough to tune into Joe Rogan.

The ABC has lost its curiosity. Joe Rogan can help Kim Williams recover it

The ABC chair says he won’t tune into Rogan. Well, he should hope his journalists are doing it for him.

  • Parnell Palme McGuinness
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What the ABC should learn from Joe Rogan … and Popeye

For a decade, the ABC has been on a forlorn quest for digital relevance. It’s time it dared to be itself again – and took the risks required to be interesting.

  • Malcolm Knox
The Island, Sydney Harbour.

Embattled Greyhound Racing NSW throws lavish harbour Christmas party

Despite posting a $16 million deficit and facing a government inquiry, the regulator threw a party at a floating beach club on Sydney Harbour.

  • Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
Joe Rogan finishes the year on top despite ABC chair Kim Williams’ lack of appreciation.

ABC chair Kim Williams v Joe Rogan: Australia makes its choice

Their spat went global – now the numbers are in.

  • Stephen Brook, Kishor Napier-Raman and Calum Jaspan
ABC chairman Kim Williams unloaded on Joe Rogan at the National Press Club.

By dismissing Joe Rogan, Kim Williams has missed a golden opportunity

Calling the most popular podcast host in the world repulsive and predatory isn’t just lazy. It shows how deep the ABC’s reluctance to evolve really is.

  • David Swan

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