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Walkleys board members resign amid tensions between union and awards foundation

A push to require that a majority of directors be independent of the MEAA causes acrimony. Plus: Nine defends running Clive Palmer ads

The Guardian - AU

ABC inboxes flooded with fan abuse after Kim Williams’ criticism of Joe Rogan

ABC chair’s comments that ‘people like Mr Rogan prey on vulnerabilities’ sparks furious response. Plus: lean times for awards ceremonies

The Guardian - AU

Who’s out of touch? The tabloid obsession over what the treasurer’s ‘missus’ wore on budget night

Laura Chalmers’ outfit prompted some to brand her husband ‘out of touch’ – but others pointed to sexism in the coverage. Plus: more brickbats as Walkleys drop Ampol

The Guardian - AU

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Walkleys end media awards sponsorship deal with fossil fuel company Ampol

Exclusive: Walkley Foundation changes donation policy, saying it won’t accept support from companies that ‘offer no tangible benefit to humanity’

The Guardian - AU

Channel Seven paid $4,000 a fortnight in rent for Bruce Lehrmann interview, documents reveal

Document uploaded by the federal court suggests former Liberal staffer’s deal with the network may be worth $104,000

The Guardian - AU

The Walkley awards were begun by a prominent oil baron. How do we reconcile their history and future?

In May this year, Belinda Noble, former journalist and the founder of Comms Declare, an organisation representing media professionals who won’t promote the expansion of fossil fuels, wrote on Ampol’s sponsorship of the nation’s premier journalism prizes, the Walkley Awards.

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Daily Mail misconstrues Ray Martin’s contempt for ‘nonsensical’ no slogan and Ampol fuels Walkley scholarship

Veteran TV presenter makes clear he wasn’t condemning no voters in voice speech, while Ampol presence causes embarrassment at journalism awards

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Amanda Vanstone’s expletive-laden insult of radio show guest caps off ABC’s hellish week

Former Howard government minister and host of RN’s Counterpoint program leaves science educator Corey Tutt in disbelief. Plus: wireless wipeout in Melbourne

The Guardian - AU

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

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 - AU

News Corp again scoops the pool at News Awards as Walkleys reveal nominations

Story nominated for News gong branded ‘national disgrace’ by Indigenous reporters. Plus: SMH all wrapped up in The Everest

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