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MEDIA CommentsNew host to take the reins of ABC’s Media Watch

It’s equally loved and loathed by journalists across the country, and now ABC’s Media Watch is set for a shake-up with its new host.

Clare Rigden

MediaUK Daily Mirror publisher faces 101 phone hack lawsuits

The publisher of the UK's Daily Mirror, Sunday Mirror and Sunday People tabloids has been entangled in litigation for more than a decade over phone hacking.

Sam Tobin

The Nightly‘Devastated’ radio host announces axing on-air

One of the hosts of a popular KIIS radio show has revealed they won’t be returning in 2025 — and that it wasn’t their decision — in an emotional on-air segment.

David Johns

The NightlyTriple M veteran reportedly sacked as co-host moves on

There was radio silence from Triple M on Wednesday with one of the station’s stalwart talents missing from the studio.

Georgina Noack

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6PR in crisis: Peter Bell rumoured to return to Perth radio

Rumours about former Fremantle Dockers captain Peter Bell’s next role after leaving the club has emerged.

Dylan Caporn

newsPremiumAlan Jones’ luxe apartment raided by cops

Police are combing through Alan Jones’ luxury apartment following his arrest over allegations of indecent assault and sexual touching incidents.

Blair Jackson

MediaCommentsSGH chief Stokes says Seven West is positioned for growth

Ryan Stokes believes Seven West Media is in top shape after a “comprehensive” restructure that will enable it to capture growing digital opportunities.

Adrian Rauso

MEDIACommentsPremiumAxed 6PR host has the last laugh in radio stats

Julie-anne Sprague recorded a surge in audience just before she was cut from 6PR while listeners tuned out of ABC in WA.

Dylan Caporn

The NightlyRadio icon Ray Hadley loses 20-year ratings winning streak

The retiring talkback host has ruled the morning airwaves since 2004, but was dethroned on Thursday in a stunning coup weeks out from his exit.

Georgina Noack

MiningCommentsSGH hits fresh record, looks towards a ‘simplified’ FY25

SGH chief executive Ryan Stokes says the diversified business is on track for strong earnings growth this financial year while distilling its strategic direction down to two themes.

Adrian Rauso

MediaPremium'Disturbing content': Britain's Guardian news quits X

The Guardian, which has 10.7 million followers on X, has become the first large British media company to retreat from the platform Elon Musk purchased in 2022.

Andy Bruce

MediaNine loses yet another senior news executive

The turmoil continues for beleaguered Nine Entertainment with the shock exit of yet another senior executive — Sydney news director Simon Hobbs.

Daniel Newell

TVCommentsSeven banks on Suits LA in amped-up streaming plans

The highly anticipated Suits LA spin-off will premiere on 7plus as part of the TV network’s intensified approach to its streaming platform.

Wenlei Ma

newsHuge change in Aussie workplaces revealed

The Workplace Gender Equality Agency says there has been some ‘positive progress’ in gender equality, even as major businesses are rocked with harassment scandals.

Duncan Evans

MediaPremiumStokes urges Albanese to tackle content theft

Kerry Stokes has taken a swipe at the Albanese Government for its weak stance on international streaming companies stealing content and providing minimal value in return to the Australian economy. 

Adrian Rauso

NEWSPremiumNine addresses fiery shareholders

Nine Entertainment’s board faces mounting pressure over the company’s toxic internal culture and gambling concerns.

Cameron Micallef

MediaStokes blasts the ABC for ‘egregious, unfair’ attacks

Kerry Stokes has taken the public broadcaster to task for its ‘egregious and unfair assault’ on Seven West Media, and then refusing to investigate its failure to meets its own principles on accuracy.

Adrian Rauso

MediaCommentsNine hints staff accused of misconduct yet to go

Shareholders at Nine ‘s AGM have delivered a ‘first strike’ against the broadcaster’s in wake of cultural review which found TV bosses bullied, harassed and belittled staff as part of a toxic culture.

Sean Smith

MediaTalkback king Hadley to retire after decades behind mic

Veteran broadcaster Ray Hadley will give up full-time hosting duties at the end of the year after a long career defined by success but dotted by controversy.

Peter Bodkin

MarketsAussie shares surge on looming Trump shock

Aussie shares rallied on Wednesday as the US vote count rolled in showing former President Donald Trump on a clear pathway to victory.

Duncan Evans

MediaIt’s D-Day for Trump ... and his media empire

Trump Media has swung wildly in recent months as it loosely tracked election betting markets ahead of the US presidential election. 

Bailey Lipschultz

UpdatedPremiumABC’s big call on ‘fake gunshot’ scandal

The ABC has released an interim report into a bombshell investigation in which the public broadcaster aired altered audio of an Australian soldier.

Jessica Wang

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ABC admits ‘inaccurately’ doctoring audio

Five additional gunshot sounds were ‘inaccurately’ added to ABC footage of a commando firing from a helicopter, an independent review has found. 

Ellen Ransley

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6PR crisis: Nine sends in consultant to solve talkback chaos

Nine Radio have called in an east coast consultant to run and ‘re-set’ Perth’s 6PR, amid a programming overhaul, staff displeasure and a sluggish advertising market. 

Dylan Caporn