Talkback king Hadley to retire after decades behind mic
Veteran broadcaster Ray Hadley will give up full-time hosting duties at the end of the year after a long career defined by success but dotted by controversy.
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Lehrmann’s barrister hides identity to avoid ‘trolling’
Bruce Lehrmann will need to wait the better part of a year to appeal his defamation suit loss but the barrister due to represent him won't be revealed.
Seven news boss wants tax break to fight X, Facebook
A tax on commercial broadcasters should be scrapped, Seven news boss Anthony De Ceglie says, as media companies deal with the "evil forces" of social media.
Read null about it: privacy changes could bury news
Changes to Australian privacy laws could open an avenue for powerful people to shut down news coverage, a group has told a Senate inquiry.
Lehrmann wins right to appeal without $200k wallop
Bruce Lehrmann can pursue an "arguable" appeal of his defamation loss without stumping up a $200,000 security payment, a judge has said.
Lehrmann’s ‘only shot’ at income on OnlyFans: lawyer
In resisting a bid for "unemployable" Bruce Lehrmann to pay $200,000 ahead of a defamation appeal, his lawyer says he deserves a chance to clear his name.
George Negus dies after long battle with Alzheimer’s
Newsman George Negus, instantly recognisable with his trademark moustache, will be remembered for his sharp mind and direct but disarming interview style.
Children would lie about their age to evade YouTube ban
A teenage media proprietor says young Australians need to know more about a proposed social media ban as it could impact their education.
Red flag over Russian operation targeting Aust media
Evidence has been uncovered to show a disinformation campaign targeting the Australian media is being operated from inside Russia.
Bruce Lehrmann breaches orders in defamation appeal
An appeal by Bruce Lehrmann against his defamation loss to Network Ten has hit a snag, with his lawyer telling a court he is still chasing funds.
Meta’s latest news ban an error but maybe not next time
Facebook parent company Meta has told an inquiry it did not intend to block news stories from its platforms in August, but it is keeping its options open.
Journalists at Nine end pay dispute with management
Editorial staff from the Sydney Morning Herald, the Age and other Nine mastheads have struck a deal with management over improved pay and conditions.
Bruce Lehrmann fights $2m bankruptcy threat with appeal
Bruce Lehrmann's bid to appeal a defamation loss and findings he raped Brittany Higgins could be tripped up as Ten tries to bankrupt him over a legal bill.
Planned Nine newspaper strike to hit Olympics coverage
Journalists at Nine's newspapers will strike during the opening weekend of the Paris Olympics if the company doesn't come forward with a better pay offer.
Wall St Journal calls reporter’s Russia sentence ‘sham’
The Wall Street Journal says they will not stop the fight to free their reporter Evan Gershkovich after he was jailed in Russia for 16 years.
Russian court jails US reporter for 16 years for spying
A Russian court has found US reporter Evan Gershkovich guilty of espionage charges and jailed him for 16 years.
Calls for law as AI rogues plunder Australian creatives
One actor's voice was cloned after producers cancelled his contract while another's was used in a pornographic ad without her consent, an AI inquiry has heard.
‘Deal of the century’: Lehrmann hit with $2m legal bill
Bruce Lehrmann's bankruptcy is becoming more likely after he was ordered to pay $2 million to Ten for its costs of defending his failed defamation case.
Why Australian news could be banned from Facebook again
Banishing Australian news content from Facebook could devastate media outlets and disadvantage audiences, an inquiry into social media has heard.
Nine to cull 200 jobs in latest mass media lay-offs
The publisher of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age plans to trim its staff by about four per cent after Meta declined to renew a lucrative content deal.
Russia begins secret spying trial for US reporter
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has appeared in a Russian court as his trial for espionage begins behind closed doors.
‘Never in doubt’: Wilkinson defends Higgins rape report
A judge erred in ruling that Lisa Wilkinson acted unreasonably before reporting on allegations that Brittany Higgins was raped, the journalist's lawyers claim.
Landlord claims Lehrmann caused $13k in property damage
Bruce Lehrmann is facing claims for almost $20,000 to cover damage and rental loss from the owner of a luxury property in Sydney.
Costello quits as Nine boss after clash with journalist
Former federal treasurer Peter Costello has stepped down as chairman of media company Nine Entertainment days after allegedly colliding with a reporter.
New chair to take reins as Costello quits Nine board
Nine Entertainment deputy chair Catherine West will take over as chair of the major media company following Peter Costello's exit.
Peter Costello under fire over airport reporter clash
The treatment of journalists has been called into question after Nine boss and former federal treasurer Peter Costello clashed with a reporter in an airport.
Mayor told to stand down by premier, council colleagues
A north Queensland mayor accused of misconduct says he is going nowhere despite growing political pressure to step aside.
Lehrmann lodges last-minute appeal for defamation loss
Bruce Lehrmann will appeal his defamation loss after a judge found claims that he raped fellow Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins were likely true.
Wilkinson’s silk charged $8k a day for Lehrmann trial
Journalist Lisa Wilkinson paid thousands of dollars each day for the two barristers she recruited to defend a defamation case by Bruce Lehrmann, documents show.
‘Limited’ chance of Lehrmann paying mammoth legal bill
Bruce Lehrmann will be on the hook for millions in costs after his defamation case spectacularly failed, but a judge says Ten may not get its money back.
‘No real winners’: Lehrmann to pay most of Ten’s costs
Bruce Lehrmann will have to pay indemnity costs to Network Ten after a judge ruled allegations he raped Brittany Higgins were substantially true.