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World News Day aims to draw attention to the role journalists play in providing trustworthy news. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

MediaPremiumNewsrooms unite to defend trusted journalism in AI age

Australian media academics warn readers will happily consume news from sources they do not trust as professional journalism becomes harder to distinguish.

Samantha Lock

ThinkNewsBrands chief Vanessa Lyons at The Nightly Federal Election Forum last year. Adam Taylor

MediaPremiumMillions of ad views missed due to keyword blockers

Media industry advocates have warned advertisers are missing up to 23 million audience views annually due to poorly designed keyword blocking on news articles.

Matthew McKenzie

Patrick Voss celebrates the Dockers’ preliminary final win against Sydney.

MediaPremiumWhy Dockers’ brand value is set to keep climbing

It’s already been an incredibly successful year for the Dockers, and thereby sponsors such as Woodside Energy, Bankwest and DP World get to bask in the increased exposure that accompanies sporting success.

Sean Smith

Nine streaming and broadcast boss Amanda Laing is leaving the media company about 18 months after returning to the business. Supplied

MediaPremiumNine TV boss exits days after big promo push

The Nine Network has lost its streaming and broadcast boss days after she declared 2027 would be the company’s biggest year yet.

William Elliott

Former WA Premier Mark McGowan has joined the Southern Cross Media board.

MediaPremiumFormer premier Mark McGowan joins Southern Cross board

Southern Cross Media Group has appointed former WA premier Mark McGowan and prominent technology executive Karen Stocks to its board.

Adrian Rauso

The ABC has faced criticism over programs aired by its Four Corners program. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

MediaPremiumABC investigative program found in breach of standards

Two episodes of the ABC's flagship investigative program failed to meet the national broadcaster's editorial standards, an independent review has found.

Noah Secomb

Paramount has vowed to increase film production in the US and back a fund for displaced workers. (AP PHOTO)

Mergers and AcquisitionsPremiumUS states settle lawsuit over Paramount-Warner merger

Hollywood writers and 12 US states challenging Paramount's buyout of Warner Bros have agreed to a settlement, paving the way for a merger.

Staff Writers

Reporters from MS NOW, CNN and Politico were blocked from the White House. (AP PHOTO)

MediaPremiumCNN, MS NOW and Politico to sue over White House ban

CNN, MS NOW and Politico have notified US President Donald Trump's administration they're filing a lawsuit over being denied White House access.

Staff Writers

A trio of hosts will take over a flagship radio show previously led by Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

MediaPremiumRadio giant unveils Kyle and Jackie O replacement trio

Seven months after an on-air argument split Sydney's most recognisable radio duo, their former employer has announced the new hosts of its flagship program.

Nick Wilson

Four Corners has breached ACMA's code again.

MediaFour Corners slammed over War Memorial redevelopment

The ABC’s Four Corners has come under fire for breaching impartiality for the second time this year, with the media watchdog ruling it had favoured one side in an Australian War Memorial redevelopment debate. 

Bethany Hiatt

Barricades Media owner and GoldMX presenter Samele Haell.

off airPremiumGold MX coming off air after 29 years of local music

Beloved and longstanding Albany community radio station Gold MX 1611AM has been forced to hang up the microphones after 29 years on air, with director Samele Haell calling time at the end of the month.

Jacki Elezovich

Glenn Stevenson being confronted by ACA reporter Steve Marshall. ACA

NewsPremium‘Are you Gollum?’ ACA reporter goes rogue

There was a wild moment on A Current Affair involving a Lord of the Rings favourite.

David Hannant

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updatedPremiumVeteran Aussie newsreader retires

Veteran newsreader Hugh Riminton has shocked colleagues by calling an end to his 48-year career in daily news.

Emma Kirk

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MEDIAPremium‘F*** off’: Mayor loses it as ABC journo

An Aussie mayor has sworn at a journalist and stormed off from a press conference after being asked about a dinner he had with US President Donald Trump.

Angie Raphael and Blake Antrobus

As part of the change, Marketforce boss Adam Marshall has been appointed Omnicom Oceania’s first WA CEO.

MediaPremiumOmnicom dismantles Marketforce as part of WA restructure

One of WA’s oldest advertising agencies, Marketforce, has been split up by its multinational parent Omnicom.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Melissa Doyle at Admiralty House in Kirribilli on Sunday.

AustraliaTV veteran Mel Doyle’s new top job

Former Channel 7 star Melissa Doyle will become the chair of the Australia Day Council board.

Matt Zis

Tayla Meath was diagnosed with Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer, in 2024. Credit: GoFundMe

CelebrityPremiumAussie TV star, 30, loses cancer battle

The Dog House Australia presenter had been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer but never gave up fighting.

Emma Kirk

Grace Tame has apologised after comments she made about sexual violence during the October 7 attacks drew widespread anger. NewsWire / Monique Harmer

NEWSPremiumGrace Tame apologises after Oct 7 remarks

Grace Tame has apologised after comments she made about sexual violence during the October 7 attacks drew widespread anger.

Andrew Hedgman

Jackie 'O' Henderson’s blockbuster trial against her former employer is set to take place in the Federal Court next month. Supplied/Instagram

COURTPremiumJackie O claims investors misled on fallout

More details about Jackie O’s blockbuster court case against her former employer ARN have emerged.

Emma Kirk

ASX-listed NEXTDC operates 17 data centres across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. (Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS)

MediaPremiumAI revolution hinges on data centre 'social licence'

Data centre and artificial intelligence leaders have been told Australia risks missing a "fourth industrial revolution" if it cannot allay public concerns.

Callum Godde

Ryan Stokes has become chair of Southern Cross Media.

MediaPremiumRyan Stokes takes reins as Southern Cross Media chair

SGH chief executive Ryan Stokes has been appointed chair of Australia’s biggest media group, Southern Cross Media.

Adrian Lowe

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ENTERTAINMENTPremiumJackie O claims Kyle gave her PTSD

Jackie O claims in a new court affidavit that an “unpredictable, erratic” and “belittling” Kyle Sandilands has inflicted her with PTSD.

Blair Jackson

Jackie O legal dispute is ongoing. KIIS

NewsPremiumHuge cost of axing Kyle and Jackie O revealed

Radio’s biggest show became radio’s biggest liability, with ARN’s net losses skyrocketing after axing its highly popular Kyle and Jackie O Show.

Cameron Micallef

Kerry Stokes and SGH chief executive Ryan Stokes.

MediaKerry Stokes lifts stake in Southern Cross Media

Kerry Stokes has tightened his grip on Southern Cross Media just months after initially relinquishing control of his beloved Seven West Media TV and newspaper business in a merger with the radio network.