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Special envoy to combat antisemitism Jillian Segal.

Call to strip arts institutions of funding over antisemitism raises alarm bells

Concerns have been raised over the definition of antisemitism, while others say legislation covering hate speech already provides adequate protection.

  • Kerrie O'Brien

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Former Australian Soldier Ben Roberts-Smith is seen in the crowd during the Richmond Tigers and Adelaide Crows at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday.

Ben Roberts-Smith heads for Tigerland – but the day doesn’t go his way

The disgraced former soldier’s appearance at the MCG set off a scramble to see who might have invited him.

  • Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
Daryl Somers on the final night of Hey Hey It’s Saturday in 1999.

Hey Hey It’s Court Day! Daryl Somers jumps into yet another legal battle

It’s not every Federal Court case that involves Glenn Robbins demonstrating a game with a Phar Lap sign stuck on his forehead.

  • Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
Winners of the 69th Walkley Awards in December.

Decorated journalists call for Walkleys overhaul amid board stoush

A war has broken out in the body overseeing Australia’s most prestigious media awards show, with a group of veteran journalists calling for the Walkley Foundation’s constitution to be changed.

  • Calum Jaspan
The man sent into the cafe as part of the Daily Telegraph’s stunt.

I know all about Murdoch stunts. I’ve been a victim of one

The Daily Telegraph’s stunt at a popular inner-city eatery was shocking. No one needs News Corp’s help in spreading discord.

  • Jenna Price
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
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The Regent Theatre.

Boos for lord mayor’s Regent Theatre sell-off plan

The union for arts workers and two candidates in the City of Melbourne elections have attacked Lord Mayor Nick Reece’s proposal to sell the renowned theatre.

  • Adam Carey
Guardian Australia staff take first steps toward strike

Guardian Australia journalists threaten to walk out over pay negotiations

Staff have voted to take protected industrial action after negotiations with management over its latest pay deal hit an impasse.

  • Calum Jaspan
Nine chief executive Mike Sneesby.

Job cuts prompt anger and threat of industrial action at Nine

Executives from Nine’s broadcast, publishing and radio divisions are discussing the extent of cuts with staff as the company seeks $30 million in savings.

  • Calum Jaspan
Peter Costello has stepped down as the chairman on Nine Entertainment.

Peter Costello had to go. And thank goodness he has

It was simply untenable for the chair of a media company to seemingly shove a reporter to the ground, laugh, walk off and carry on in the boardroom as if nothing had happened.

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