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The Latest Breaking News from Kerry Stokes

Seven merger with Southern Cross moves a step closer

The planned merger of a major radio network with a TV broadcaster has been approved by competition watchdog, moving a prominent mogul closer to retirement.

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Angry shareholders vote against SevenWest executive pay deal as Kerry Stokes says he too has suffered

The media tycoon presided over his presumptive last annual general meeting as Seven West Media’s chair. Plus: ABC’s 90s hit returns, but will it work?

The Guardian - AU

Stokes blames 'marauders' as owners reject pay report

An Australian media mogul has hit out at streaming giants for "stealing" his organisation's business and evaporating shareholder returns.

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News Corp books in advertisers in campaign for a ‘self-reliant’ Australia that ‘made things here’

Daily Telegraph editor says the campaign aligns with the values of its backers, which include RM Williams, Qantas and Bunnings. Plus: Stokes defiant on BRS

The Guardian - AU

Stokes rides towards sunset after rags-to-riches career

At age 85, Kerry Stokes might finally be ready to call it a day, bringing to an end one of Australian media's most eventful careers.

AAP

Networks join forces to create $416m media monolith

A $416 million merger between the owner of Australia's most popular TV network and the country's biggest radio broadcaster has ignited their share prices.

AAP

Australian War Memorial defers military history prize after judging panel awards it to book on Ben Roberts-Smith

Exclusive: Governing council ‘retrospectively’ decides the Les Carlyon literary award should go only to first-time authors, ruling out Chris Masters’ book

The Guardian - AU

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Billionaire's $13.5m bill after Roberts-Smith's loss

Media mogul Kerry Stokes has been left with a $13.5 million bill after bankrolling war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith' seven-year defamation battle.

AAP

Israeli missile strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar, NSW reveals childcare reform, Trump’s cheque mate

At least five members killed in assault on team gathered for peace talks in Doha; NSW plans to fine providers up to $500,000 for safety breaches

The Guardian - AU

Kerry Stokes ordered to pay $13.5m legal bill over Ben Roberts-Smith’s failed defamation suit

Seven boss handed bill by federal court after backing the disgraced former soldier in action against Nine Newspapers

The Guardian - AU

Family of Erin Patterson’s victims say mushroom trial media frenzy fed off their suffering

Heather and Ian Wilkinson’s daughter says it is ‘revolting to experience our family’s tragedy being turned into entertainment’. Plus: Andrew Greene’s second chance

The Guardian - AU

News Corp bets big on AI tools but journalists voice concerns

Company says in-house NewsGPT tool part of a look into how AI tech will ‘enhance our workplaces rather than replace jobs’. Plus: Seven West’s Origin dummy spit

The Guardian - AU

‘Trauma porn’: media urged to reflect on role as victims’ families speak at Bondi Junction stabbing inquest

Victim’s partner says media involvement ‘only served to exacerbate my pain’. Plus: Kerry Stokes’ media empire energised by North West Shelf gas approval

The Guardian - AU

Sky After Dark host launches furious spray at ABC for broadcasting ‘far-left activist’ spouting ‘partisan rubbish’

Chris Kenny takes issue with Hannah Ferguson’s attack on Murdoch media. Plus: Anthony De Ceglie’s departure from Seven written in the stars

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Gout Gout’s winds of change whip Australian athletics into frenzy

Tailwinds are robbing the teenage sprint sensation of astonishing times but his rise is part of a wider shift

The Canberra Times

'Pretty speccy': Kerry Stokes gives $15m for NGA Sculpture Garden

The media mogul says the project was too exciting to turn down.

The Guardian - AU

Fake X accounts fool Sky News Australia – twice

Two corrections and an apology are posted after an error by Rita Panahi and a tweet was wrongly attributed to Andrew Forrest. Plus: headfirst into the Queensland election campaign

The Guardian - AU

Enemy at the gate? The West Australian turns its guns on Labor to back the mining giants

The newspaper owned by billionaire Kerry Stokes has not been shy about attacking environmental reforms – but are readers getting the full picture?

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The Guardian - AU

Seven West Media defends ‘sexy Santas’ dancers weeks after toxic work culture allegations

Four cast members from Seven’s annual Christmas Pageant danced to a Mariah Carey song at meeting in Western Australia

The Guardian - AU

‘Tough year’: Seven’s profits plunge 69% amid allegations of toxic work culture

Chief executive Jeff Howard flags decline in advertising revenues and increase in debt for embattled media conglomerate

AAP

Big names farewell Harold Mitchell at state memorial

Legendary advertising executive Harold Mitchell has been farewelled by some of Australia's biggest names across business and politics at a state memorial.

The Guardian - AU

Nine’s AFR print edition to cease in WA after Seven’s press doubles production price

Seven says decision purely commercial but Financial Review editor accuses rival company of ‘abuse of market power’

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann defamation case: what happens next and who pays the legal bills?

Case to return to court on Monday for a hearing on costs, where Lehrmann may be ordered to pay Ten’s legal fees on top of his own

The Guardian - AU

The Nightly gives Gerry Harvey space to take a swipe at arch rival

Online newspaper gives one of its biggest advertisers the chance to outline his dim view of Temu. Plus: Peter Greste story gets the film treatment

The Guardian - AU

The Nightly: Kerry Stokes and his billionaire mates take a punt on ‘mainstream middle’ journalism

Online afternoon newspaper praises the ‘entrepreneurial spirit’ of ‘tycoons of industry who put us on the map’. Plus: Greg Sheridan caught up in Taylor Swift fever

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