Jones accuser ‘sunken and diminished’: ex-minister
A former MP has told Alan Jones's marathon indecent assault hearing that one of the alleged victims looked uncomfortable in the radio host's presence.
radio
Warm, hostile, complicated: Hadley details Jones divide
A former talkback giant has laid bare his complicated relationship with fellow broadcaster Alan Jones, who is accused of numerous indecent assaults.
‘Bury him’: Hadley’s explosive texts about rival Jones
Influential broadcaster Ray Hadley wrote he wouldn't rest until he buried rival Alan Jones "literally and figuratively" after allegations of indecent assault.
‘Ruin me’: Hadley recalls teary complaint about Jones
Broadcaster Ray Hadley says a radio staffer broke down in tears and feared the loss of his career after he was allegedly indecently assaulted by Alan Jones.
‘Distressed’ Alan Jones accuser made graphic complaint
A man was distressed and agitated when he told a friend he had been indecently assaulted by talkback titan Alan Jones, a court has been told.
‘Great couple’: banter as man allegedly groped by Jones
A radio station staffer and Alan Jones were jokingly called a "great couple" at an event where the younger man was allegedly indecently assaulted.
Kyle-sized hole in radio operator’s results
ARN Media spent just over $17 million on legal costs and its settlement with its former star Kyle Sandilands, as its interim earnings slumped.
Accuser says Jones ‘a lot nicer’ after alleged groping
A former radio staffer says longtime shock jock Alan Jones ceased yelling at him and became much nicer after indecently assaulting him.
‘Dog’: Ray Hadley slams rival in texts to Jones accuser
Prominent broadcaster Ray Hadley hit out at a colleague in foul-mouthed text messages referencing allegations of indecent assault against Alan Jones.
Alan Jones held ‘extraordinary power’, accuser says
A former radio staffer has denied having power over talkback titan Alan Jones, whom he has accused of indecently assaulting him on eight occasions.
Alan Jones decried as ‘grub’ to famous media rival
A former radio station staffer described talkback titan Alan Jones as a "grub" while disclosing alleged indecent assaults to another prominent radio host.
Alan Jones’s accuser felt silenced by ‘golden goose’
The second week of Alan Jones's sexual misconduct trial has ended, as an ex-radio staffer alleges a power imbalance stopped him bringing forward claims earlier.
Alan Jones accuser’s mum ‘in shock’ over allegations
The mother of an athlete who was allegedly repeatedly indecently assaulted by radio giant Alan Jones says she should have protected him.
Jones accuser had ‘seen a ghost’ after alleged groping
An athlete couldn't meet his girlfriend's eye after returning from an overnight stay with radio giant Alan Jones. Then came the allegations of assault.
Jones’s alleged victim says he lied to mum, not court
An athlete who claims he was assaulted by Alan Jones says he lied to his mother about the acts when allegations against the shock jock first came to light.
Athlete denies making up sex abuse claims against Jones
A former athlete has hit back at accusations he concocted claims of being indecently assaulted by radio giant Alan Jones, telling a court "it's all true".
Athlete’s request for Alan Jones after alleged groping
A former athlete has told a court he asked Alan Jones for a favour after the radio giant allegedly indecently assaulted him on multiple occasions.
Alleged victim of Alan Jones feared $110,000 debt
A former athlete has detailed multiple alleged indecent assaults at the hands of Alan Jones as well as concerns about owing the talkback titan a sizeable debt.
Jones’ alleged victim feared he could ‘lose everything’
A former athlete has described the tension between being grateful to and fearful of Alan Jones as he accused the talkback titan of indecently assaulting him.
Further indecent assault charges dropped for Alan Jones
Prosecutors have dropped multiple indecent assault charges against ex-radio titan Alan Jones, leaving six of an original 11 complainants as his trial looms.
Payout ends Sandilands legal row as Jackie O’s rolls on
Kyle Sandilands will get $12 million as his bitter legal fight with ARN comes to an end, but his former on-air partner is still chasing her chunk of change.
Hundreds of media jobs to go as TV advertising slumps
The owner of the Seven Network is slashing hundreds of jobs, downgrading its guidance and writing off millions of dollars from a burdensome TV content contract.
Alan Jones scores minor court win before abuse hearing
Former radio broadcaster Alan Jones has had one of the abuse charges against him dropped as he vies to obtain stories written about him by a leading journalist.
Alan Jones attacks ‘bad’ sex-abuse search warrants
Former veteran radio host Alan Jones is seeking evidence police invalidly raided his home as he mulls a bid to stop his prosecution for sexual abuse.
King Kyle holds court as trial date set in legal stoush
Kyle Sandilands has proven he doesn't need a radio microphone to draw an audience as he played up to a procession of media outside his latest court appearance.
Ratings slump as Kyle and Jackie O sued for millions
As their once-dominant morning slot on KIIS FM loses listeners, Kyle and Jackie O's former employers are going after the pair for millions in lost revenue.
‘Abusive relationship’: Jackie O’s claim against Kyle
Jacqueline "Jackie O" Henderson says her mammoth radio contract should not have been torn up just because she refused to work with Kyle Sandilands.
Punt on gambling reforms fails to hit support jackpot
Restrictions on gambling ads have drawn pointed criticism from harm reduction advocates, who say there are too many loopholes that will still hurt Australians.
Jackie ‘O’ no: radio giant stares down another lawsuit
Both halves of the Kyle and Jackie O Show are now at war with their former employer as radio giant ARN faces a second costly lawsuit.
Sandilands sues radio giant over contract feud
Shock jock Kyle Sandilands has told his old boss to prepare for a courtroom showdown for unlawfully terminating his contract after his split with his co-host.
arts, culture and entertainment
economy, business and finance
entertainment (general)
mass media
radio
radio industry
Radio giant takes big bet in Sandilands contract fight
Kyle Sandilands may have played a shrewd move after his axing by focusing attention on his radio masters rather than himself, legal experts say.