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Have your sayCommentsThe West wants your headlines for ultimate pre-election pic

When the Prime Minister tackles a schoolboy days out from an election, it begs the ultimate front page story. But an epic pre-election pic like this needs an epic headline to go with it.

MediaPremiumABC to appoint complaints ombudsman

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation will create a new ombudsman role following recommendations from an independent review of its complaints procedures.

Famida Rahman

Pump the breaks PremiumMusk puts on hold $US44bn Twitter deal

Elon Musk has put his $US44-billion deal for Twitter on hold, citing pending details that spam and fake accounts represent less than 5 per cent of users.

Staff Writers

MediaDefence boost with $8b for helicopters

The coalition will spend $8 billion upgrading Australia's helicopter fleet for the army and navy as part of a re-election commitment.

Andrew Brown and Tess Ikonomou

‘Undisputed leader’CommentsPremiumTV market leader SWM bumps up earnings forecast

Seven West Media expects to book a stronger earnings results for the year as advertising markets continue to rebound and the broadcaster and publisher’s digital offerings draw in bigger audiences.

Daniel Newell

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Ex-Demons president drops bombshell media defamation suit

Glen Bartlett, the former president of AFL Premiers Melbourne, has dropped a bombshell defamation suit on some of the country’s top AFL journalists — including the ‘first lady of football’ Caroline Wilson.

Tim Clarke

Changes loom VideoCommentsPremiumElon Musk is taking Twitter private after $61b deal

Elon Musk reached an agreement to buy Twitter for AUD$61 billion, promising a more lenient touch to policing content on the social media platform.

Greg Roumeliotis

MediaPremiumEU law to regulate social media content

The European Parliament and the 27 EU member states have reached a deal to compel Facebook, Twitter and Google to regulate harmful online content.

Ciaran Sunderland and Michel Winde

MediaAust authors on list marking Queen's reign

Margaret Atwood, Thomas Keneally and Seamus Heaney are among the literary stars to feature on the BBC's list of 70 books to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Naomi Clarke

MediaPremiumTrump 'probably' would not Tweet again

Donald Trump says Twitter has become very boring and he probably wouldn't return to the platform even if his account was restored.

James Oliphant

Big dropCommentsPremium6PR breakfast show takes huge hit in radio ratings

Nine’s AM station 6PR has taken a massive hit in the latest radio ratings survey with their breakfast, morning and overall points dropping drastically in the second survey period of the year. 

Rangi Hirini

Big shareElon Musk becomes top shareholder in Twitter

Tesla boss Elon Musk has revealed a 9.2 per cent stake in Twitter, likely making him the biggest shareholder in the micro-blogging site.

Nivedita Balu

TV HitPremiumThe Project’s week in Perth ends with whimper

The Project’s week in Perth ended on a whimper as Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin’s 1000th goal captivated more viewers.

Staff Writers

Nationwide giveawayBuy a copy of the paper at Coles and win Kitchenaid products

The West Australian and The Sunday Times readers can get a leg up on Coles’ Kitchenaid competition by receiving three extra entries when buying the newspapers this weekend and scanning their Flybuys card.

‘Important role’Premium‘Important’ regional newspapers need more support: Inquiry

An inquiry into regional newspapers in Australia has recommended the Federal Government have a mandated minimum spend in advertising.

Kimberley Caines

Money for Nothing?PremiumCook won’t say how much it cost to bring The Project to WA

Tourism Minister Roger Cook has refused to tell Parliament how much Tourism WA spent on bringing The Project to Perth.

Josh Zimmerman

MediaRegional newspapers need support: inquiry

A federal parliamentary committee has called for greater support for regional newspapers and research into their short and long term viability.

Paul Osborne

‘Felt like a scam’PremiumPerth website’s ‘influencer’ list accused of selling out

A business trade publication in Perth is being accused of running a most-powerful list influenced by whether candidates are willing to advertise or not.

Adrian Lowe

Watch NowVideoPremiumUp Late: It’s no shock we have a footy scandal already

In tonight’s show, Ben Harvey wonders why anyone would be surprised that the footy would be embroiled in a scandal so early in the season. 

Up Late | Thu, March 17

Radio RatingsCommentsPremiumUnderdog 96FM beats out Nova after massive ratings jump

The first radio rating survey of the year is out and one commercial station has surprised everyone with a massive rise - seeing them take the crown of Perth’s top radio station.

Rangi Hirini

SportPremiumHow world is responding to Warne’s death

International newspapers have paid tribute to the “King of Spin” after Shane Warne’s sudden death. Here’s some of the best front pages.

Angie Raphael

Career kick-startCommentsPremiumSeven West Media reveals first winner of new scholarship

Seven West Media has announced a Victorian communications graduate as the first recipient of the David Leckie Seven Scholarship.

Adrian Lowe

Media inquiryPremiumABC’s admission after accused of being ‘smug’

An ABC boss has admitted one thing could have been handled better after the public broadcaster was accused of being “smug”.

Ashleigh Gleeson

Invasion falloutDisney hits pause on film releases in Russia

Disney has cited the "unprovoked invasion of Ukraine" for its decision to halt film releases in Russia, with other Hollywood studios likely to follow suit.

Dawn Chmielewski