Media mogul Mike Bloomberg looks to buy WSJ or WaPo: Report A merger would create a financial data and news giant, further firming up the world’s 12th-richest man’s stronghold. Al Jazeera · Dec 23, 2022
Exclusive: Bloomberg eyes WSJ-parent Dow Jones, WaPo The combination of Bloomberg and Dow Jones would create an unparalleled business news behemoth. Axios · Dec 23, 2022
News Corp-backed Betr fined after targeting self-excluded gambler ahead of Melbourne Cup The Northern Territory Racing Commission fines Betr for breaching the NT's online gambling code of conduct by directly marketing to a self-excluded person with an offer to open a betting account. ABC News · Dec 22, 2022
Liz Truss rushed to meet Rupert Murdoch firm CEO within weeks of becoming PM LIZ Truss’s first external meeting as prime minister was with the head of Rupert Murdoch’s publishing firm which owns The Times and The Sun, new… The National (Scotland) · Dec 16, 2022
News Corp ends year on a low note as another senior figure investigated over alleged behaviour at staff drinks The Murdoch stable has let indiscretions slide in the past but there is less tolerance now. Plus: Nine returns to AAP The Guardian - AU · Dec 16, 2022
Mitchell Starc shares regret over relationship with Shane Warne before legend’s death Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc shared his disappointment that he did not mend his relationship with Shane Warne before the legendary spin king's death Daily Mirror · Dec 15, 2022
Emma Tucker to become first female editor-in-chief of the Wall Street Journal British editor of the UK Sunday Times, which is also owned by Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp, will take the position in early 2023 The Guardian - US · Dec 12, 2022
Sunday Times editor Emma Tucker announced as new editor in chief of The Wall Street Journal ‘As a long-time admirer and reader of the brilliant journalism of The Wall Street Journal, it is my honor to edit this great newspaper’ The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2022
Lachlan Murdoch’s whirlwind week: from US court testimony to Sydney Christmas party as elites rub shoulders Global head of News Corp among Murdoch’s guests. Plus: Toni Collette reveals split with husband after Daily Mail photos The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2022
Dominion to depose Fox boss Lachlan Murdoch as defamation suit heats up Lachlan Murdoch, head of Fox News' parent company, is scheduled to be deposed Monday in Dominion's $1.6 billion lawsuit against the company. WEKU · Dec 4, 2022
‘Greatly concerned’: prosecutor warns of potentially ‘unlawful’ disclosures about Brittany Higgins Exclusive: ACT director of public prosecutions Shane Drumgold reveals he has made complaint about undisclosed matters that are currently under investigation The Guardian - AU · Dec 3, 2022
Socceroos World Cup run has made Australia fall in love with football again but for how long? The game has been here before and progress has largely been squandered. These seedlings cannot be left to wither once more The Guardian - AU · Dec 2, 2022
Murdoch questions could delay Crikey suit Lachlan Murdoch's lawyer has sought further information about decisions leading to online news site Crikey republishing an article he claims defamed him. AAP · Nov 30, 2022
Victoria’s voters ignored News Corp’s anti-Labor campaign but the controversy let Dan Andrews skate Murdoch’s tabloids and Sky News have opened seemingly never-ending culture wars about which the average Australian knows little and cares less The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Nov 25, 2022 Chris Dore’s exit from News Corp lifts lid on behaviour at governor general’s residence Dore was promoted to editor-in-chief of the Australian despite alleged behaviour and remained in post until WSJ event. Plus: Friendlyjordies’ fire scare
The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2022 Peter Gleeson leaves News Corp’s Courier-Mail and Sky News after multiple instances of plagiarism In one case the Courier-Mail columnist and Sky News presenter filled almost half a column with the unattributed reporting of a regional ABC journalist
The Guardian - AU · Nov 22, 2022 Courier-Mail columnist Peter Gleeson caught out plagiarising for third time Australians for a Murdoch Royal Commission sift through journalist’s work after two similar cases were revealed
The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2022 The Australian’s editor Chris Dore lost his job after attending News Corp event in California Exclusive: Key Murdoch editor attended Wall Street Journal Tech Live event at Laguna Beach last month along with top News Corp executives
The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2022 Crikey’s Peter Fray apologises over Walkleys outburst as speculation surrounds Chris Dore’s News Corp exit Crikey editor told to pipe down after ‘unacceptable’ heckling of ABC winners. Plus: faint praise from the Australian for its departing editor-in-chief
The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2022 Murdoch tells Trump he will not back fresh White House bid – report Media mogul turns to ‘DeFuture’ Ron DeSantis after ex-president’s poor showing in midterm elections
The Guardian - US · Nov 14, 2022 The Successor review: life of Lachlan Murdoch pulls punches all too often Readers of Paddy Manning’s book should keep in mind the words of Media Matters: Fox News is ‘an unchained pro-Trump propaganda outlet that promotes white nationalism’
Pedestrian.tv · Nov 14, 2022 YUCK: News Corp Gave Isabel Lucas A Cover Profile Platformed Her Anti-Vax Garbage Weird timing given we are entering a fourth wave of COVID cases rn.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 11, 2022 Stepping into the mainstream: how the Herald Sun amplified conspiracy theories about Daniel Andrews’ 2021 fall Front page story about Victorian premier’s Sorrento accident revived and legitimised theories previously contained to fringe far-right groups
Bangkok Post · Nov 11, 2022 Powerful Murdoch media turns on 'loser' Trump WASHINGTON: The powerful media empire of conservative billionaire Rupert Murdoch appeared to turn its back Thursday on Donald Trump, labeling the former US president a "loser" who shows "increasingly poor judgement" after the midterm elections.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 11, 2022 Daily Telegraph’s ‘inaccurate’ reporting taken into account by judge when sentencing paedophile ‘Sensational’ reporting by News Corp and 2GB should be considered as additional punishment when deciding sentence, judge says. Plus: the AFR’s kiss of death