Media

Media ‘challenge’Rupert Murdoch slams cancel culture in rare speech

Censorship has hobbled discourse with ‘awful woke orthodoxy’, says the media mogul.

Nick Turner

Bold moveABC gives ‘Invasion Day’ green light

The ABC says its reporters are free to refer to January 26 as ‘Invasion Day’, after the public broadcaster was forced to defend its decision to use the term in an online story.

Rev up‘Church and Maccas’: Baz gets a taste of ‘bikie’ life

Triple M put the call to speak to bikie gang members, and one caller was ready to burn rubber.

“Unworkable”Google makes big threat to Aussie internet users

Google has threatened to stop making its search engine available in Australia unless major changes are made to the ‘unworkable’ mandatory laws that would see tech giants pay news outlets for content.

Sarah Ison

MediaGoogle agree French copyright deal

In a European first, Google has agreed a copyright framework with French publishers over payment for online content.

Mathieu Rosemain

MediaGoogle agree French copyright deal

Online giant Google has agreed a copyright framework with French publishers over payment for online content.

Pandemic bingeBig quarter lifts Netflix over 200m subscribers

Netflix’s video streaming service has surpassed 200 million subscribers for the first time as its expanding line-up of TV series and movies continues to captivate people stuck at home.

New line-upThe West Live is back with a bang - and a new host

WA’s favourite daily news podcast has returned, hosted by one of The West Australian’s chief reporters, Ben O’ Shea. He’ll speak with Danny Green about the shocking violence in Perth at the weekend.

GOOGLE BLOCKS‘Pay up’: Treasurer’s message to Google

The Treasurer has warned Google to pay up for content after the tech giant admitted blocking Australians from accessing news sites.

Finn McHugh

Early birdsTriple M brekky off to flying start

Triple M disrupted the FM dial this morning when the inaugural Basil, Xav and Jenna breakfast show appeared on the airwaves ahead of their pencilled-in Monday debut.

Lily Hoffmann

New figuresWest Australian Newspapers reigns supreme in ratings

West Australian Newspapers has again dominated its news rivals and proved itself to be the most popular information source for readers during a historic month for the State.

Online abuseHarry and Meghan to ‘quit social media for good’

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly abandoned social media after being subjected to a barrage of online abuse.

Stephen Drill

Twitter war‘We won’t be silenced’: Trump hits back at ban

Donald Trump has claimed Twitter employees conspired with the Democrats to ban him permanently as he told his supporters to stay tuned for a big announcement.

Sarah Blake

CrackdownTrump’s account blocked and tweets deleted

Twitter has blocked Donald Trump’s account for 12 hours and deleted a number of his tweets — for the first time ever — after protesters stormed the US Capitol building.

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Beleaguered radio station 6PR sacks veteran host

There’s more chaos at radio station 6PR, with veteran journalist Chris Ilsley being axed from his Perth Tonight program after 21 years with the broadcaster.

Stephanie McKenna

MediaAt least 50 journalists killed in 2020

Reporters without Borders says at least 50 people were killed this year because of their work in journalism.

Appy daysA wonderful gift for streamers HBO and Disney+

HBO Max set a single-day record for downloads of its mobile app following the release of the superhero sequel Wonder Woman 1984, with Disney also joining in the festive cheer.

Christopher Palmeri

Nick Martin funeralWorlds collide: Radio star presents Nick Martin eulogy

After a 25-year career at the ABC, this radio presenter turned funeral celebrant is a familiar voice to WA audiences. But her listeners had never heard her like this.

Key wordsRBA to track news to read nation’s mood

The central bank has put together a gauge of ‘news sentiment’ to measure the balance of negative and positive words used in journalists’ articles on the economy in order to help track perceptions.

Michael Heath

Watch out trollsHuge new fines for online abuse

Social media giants will have 24 hours to take down child sexual abuse material, revenge porn, cyber-abuse and ‘seriously harmful online content’ or risk fines and being removed from search engines.

Lanai Scarr

MediaFed govt eyes adult online abuse crackdown

The Australian government has released world-first draft legislation to combat the abuse of adults online from trolls and bullies.

Boiling pointListeners revolt over 6PR’s anti-WA radio stance

Exasperated talkback listeners have resorted to venting their frustration at Nine’s radio station 6PR live on air over its continued criticism of Mark McGowan’s hard border pandemic stance.

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‘Needle on zero’New Triple M breakfast crew promises ratings war

Perth’s newest radio station’s brought in some of WA’s biggest names to resuscitate its dismal ratings, but will Basil Zempilas, Xavier Ellis and Jenna Clarke be the breath of fresh it needs?

Lily Hoffmann