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Tropfest scores $2.7m boost as stars back Aussie talent

From homegrown stories to the global stage, Tropfest is set to return in 2027 with a $2.7 million NSW government funding boost to keep the iconic festival free.

AAP · Oct 9

AFR editor blames ‘reporter oversight’ for failure to disclose travel payment for energy conference

Columnist Jennifer Hewett took part in and wrote about conference that she attended courtesy of oil and gas lobby. Plus: Kim Williams v Chris Kenny

The Guardian - AU · May 22

John Polson and David Michôd on Tropfest’s return: the film festival that ‘can change your career overnight’

Before losing its way, the world’s largest short film festival had an A-list guestlist and kickstarted the careers of Justin Kurzel and Nash and Joel Edgerton. What will it look like in 2026?

The Guardian - AU · Feb 13

10% of Medicare beneficiaries have a claim denied. Here's how to appeal a decision

If you are denied coverage by Medicare, you have the right to appeal the decision.

Fortune · May 29, 2024

Ita Buttrose rallies ABC staff in Christmas message while Murdoch’s annual party goes missing

Conservative festive fixtures in short supply as public broadcasting boss warns staff against complacency. Plus: the West Australian v Margot Robbie

The Guardian - AU · Dec 15, 2023

Can Lachlan Murdoch rein in scandal-hit Fox as 2024 election looms?

With cable news in a death spiral, Fox Corp facing potentially crippling lawsuits, and dad Rupert Murdoch stepping back, Lachlan will have a full inbox of challenges in his new role as head of the family empire, Bevan Hurley reports

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023

News Corp gives Barack Obama’s swipe on ‘splintering’ Murdoch media a wide berth

Daily Telegraph fails to land blame on Malcolm Turnbull for the former US president’s comments. Plus: Andrew Bolt scolds Mark Latham

The Guardian - AU · Mar 31, 2023

Child’s play: Alex Antic’s moral crusade against the ABC caught out by the clock

Liberal senator gets TV guide wrong and confuses program about sexuality as a children’s show. Plus: the Murdochs and Ita Buttrose unite for a cause

The Guardian - AU · Feb 17, 2023

Building resilient kids could start with a bubble

A new toolkit developed by trauma and pediatric experts will help parents manage emotional harm and build resilience in their children after natural disasters.

AAP · Feb 2, 2023

Nine and Seven go from TV ratings spat to claims of lost ‘landmark defamation’ case

Nine’s James Chessell says star reporter Nick McKenzie’s case settled, not lost. Plus: Norman Swan’s ‘controversial’ award

The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2023