'Turning workers into slaves': Trade union boss condemns anti-strike laws THE UK Government has been accused of turning “workers into slaves” with new anti-strike laws that could see unions sued. The National (Scotland) · Jan 6, 2023
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
Morning Mail: the story behind the Wieambilla shooters, Brittany Higgins settles claim, fusion ‘revolution’ In today’s newsletter: Queensland police have pledged to ‘get to the bottom’ of why the violence took place; former Liberal staffer has made a ‘confidential’ settlement with the commonwealth The Guardian - AU · Dec 13, 2022
Nine accused of 'accosting' cavoodle owner Nine has been accused of stalking a Sydney barrister's husband as a defamation case over cavoodle custody reports continues. AAP · Dec 13, 2022
Chris Smith: 2GB radio host sacked by Sky and Nine over alleged drunken treatment of women Nine’s managing director of radio says Smith’s behaviour was ‘a serious breach of his contract’ The Guardian - AU · Dec 13, 2022
Program 'lied' about cavoodle custody spat A Sydney barrister has said "despicable" reports by A Current Affair lied that she stole Oscar the cavoodle in a custody dispute, damaging her reputation. AAP · Dec 12, 2022
Resolve poll gives Labor huge lead; US Democrats win Georgia Senate runoff A federal Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted November 30 to December 4 from a sample of 1,611, gave Labor 42% of the primary vote (up three since the post-budget Resolve poll in late October), the Coalition 30% (down two), the Greens 11% (down two), One Nation 4% (steady), the… The Conversation · Dec 8, 2022
Twitter and TikTok could be called to negotiate under Australia’s news media code Review of Google and Meta agreements suggests ACCC look at what other social media platforms should be brought to table with publishers The Guardian - AU · Dec 2, 2022
The battle for Australia’s Home of HBO – and why too many streaming services could squeeze out Foxtel and Stan We may live in an era of peak TV, but as more global giants arrive the content options dwindle for local streamers The Guardian - AU · Dec 1, 2022
Gay Alcorn resigns after two years as editor of the Age to care for husband with health condition ‘Gay has led The Age through two incredibly challenging and exhilarating years covering the story of a lifetime,’ owner Nine Entertainment says The Guardian - AU · Dec 1, 2022
Integrity bill passes lower house as new accusations emerge The government is a step closer to achieving a signature campaign pledge after the bill for its integrity body passed the lower house. The New Daily · Nov 24, 2022
Cameron Williams denies drunken assault Former Nine Network sports presenter Cameron Williams will face a court hearing in January after being charged with assaulting his wife in NSW's Hunter region. AAP · Nov 24, 2022
Liberal Stuart Robert accused of helping lobbyists while on government backbench Coalition MP Stuart Robert is being accused of using his former position as a government backbencher to help a Canberra lobbying firm. A spokesman for Mr Robert denied the allegations. ABC News · Nov 24, 2022
MP Robert's lobbying contract links probed Federal coalition MP Stuart Robert has been accused of secretly helping and advising a Canberra lobbying and consulting firm but denies any wrongdoing. AAP · Nov 23, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Nov 22, 2022 Australian TV news presenters still mostly white, report shows, sparking row over balance Media Diversity Australia dismisses criticism over methodology from ABC as ‘disappointing’ and ‘flimsy’
ABC News · Nov 22, 2022 Nine News journalists stripped of 2021 Walkley Award after settling defamation case with former MP Andrew Laming Peter Fegan and Rebeka Powell won the 2021 Walkley Award in the Television/News Reporting category for a series of three reports entitled The Investigation of Andrew Laming.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 22, 2022 Nine News’s Walkley award for investigation into Andrew Laming revoked Investigation won in 2021, but Walkley foundation reviewed it after Nine News withdrew allegations and apologised to former Liberal National MP
ABC News · Nov 22, 2022 Journalists with Anglo-Celtic background still 'vastly over-represented' on Australian TV screens, report finds Indigenous and cultural diversity in some parts of Australian television news has increased marginally over the past two years, a new "report card" has found, but journalists from an Anglo-Celtic background remain "vastly over-represented" on air.
ABC News · Nov 20, 2022 Former TV sports presenter Cameron Williams charged with domestic violence offence Former high-profile sports presenter for Nine News Sydney, Cameron Williams, has been charged with a domestic violence offence in the Hunter Region.
ABC News · Nov 20, 2022 Labor and Liberals promise hundreds of millions in funding as more controversy strikes campaign trail The Victorian Liberal Party is standing by a candidate who has apologised for his comments on treaty and abortion, as the parties fill their last week of campaigning with more pledges.
ABC News · Nov 16, 2022 Murderer's brother to fight allegations he assaulted a journalist outside court Daniel Bernard Tilley is accused of assaulting former Nine reporter Tom Angley and Seven cameraman Jan Halskov outside an Adelaide court. He says he will fight the assault allegations, but will admit to smashing a microphone.
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
AAP · Nov 10, 2022 Nine predicts market dominance at meeting Nine has predicted it will gain market share at its shareholder meeting, with half-year earnings at the low end of a $380 million to $400 million range.
The New Daily · Nov 9, 2022 Aussie to play cricket legend in Warnie TV series, which has some surprise backers Filming underway for Warnie, with relatively unknown Australian actor Alex Williams set to play Shane Warne in TV mini series
ABC News · Nov 7, 2022 Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil calls an inquiry into 'broken' immigration system The federal government calls an inquiry into the immigration system in a bid to root out the infiltration of the visa process by criminal syndicates.