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Journalists Chris Masters (left) and Nick McKenzie address the media after Ben Roberts-Smith lost his defamation case on June 1, 2023.

‘I knew the beating was coming’: When the Murdoch media went to war over Ben Roberts-Smith

In their new book, Getting Murdoched, Andrew Dodd and Matthew Ricketson interview people News Corp has targeted, including journalist Chris Masters. In this exclusive extract, Masters shares his experience of News Corp’s campaign of support for Roberts-Smith.

  • Andrew Dodd and Matthew Ricketson

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The ABC has improved its pay offer just days after a 24-hour strike.

New Four Corners boss begins shake-up at current affairs flagship

Only a few months into the role, the new boss of Four Corners plans to change editorial processes at the longest-running show on Australian television.

  • Calum Jaspan
Foreign Correspondent and mockumentary writer Simon Robinson.

He has no TV experience and is little known in Australia. The ABC just handed him its biggest news job

The new boss of ABC News is an Aussie, but he’s been living and working outside the country since the 20th century.

  • Calum Jaspan
Angus Taylor believes the Liberals, at best, can neutralise One Nation on culturally conservative issues and immigration, but can beat it on the economy.

Change or die: Inside Angus Taylor’s high-wire act to save the Liberals

A bruising byelection and brutal polling show the Liberals heading off a cliff. Labor’s budget may have given them a ladder, but can Angus Taylor win back Hanson voters without tearing his own party apart?

  • Rob Harris
Lisa Wilkinson spent plenty of time in the courts after Bruce Lehrmann sued Network Ten over her interview with Bruce Lehrmann.

Lisa Wilkinson goes another round with Ten over Lehrmann trial

The former breakfast TV star is still trying to extract her legal fees from the network.

  • Calum Jaspan
ABC chair Kim Williams has called

ABC chair hits back at News Corp’s ‘divisive’ antisemitism reporting

Kim Williams declared that “inflammatory” reporting based on flimsy evidence was undermining social cohesion after The Australian ran an article attacking the ABC.

  • Calum Jaspan
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Hanson casts a long shadow in front of the press.

Silent treatment: Why the ABC is staying quiet on One Nation’s lockout

In 2017, the ABC took aim at One Nation’s decision to deny the broadcaster access to events. This time, its leaders haven’t commented.

  • Calum Jaspan
Sky News presenter Rita Panahi, pictured without forthcoming merchandise.

Lefties Losing It goes on tour to MAGA-land

Freed from the constraints of its soon-to-be-former name, one of Sky’s biggest segments is planning on taking to the road and delivering what everyone needs: merch.

  • Calum Jaspan
News Corp chairman Lachlan Murdoch at the MotoGP on Phillip Island in October last year.

News Corp’s Holt Street HQ kicks off construction on Murdoch-worthy makeover

Construction is already underway behind the cafe inside News Corp’s Australian headquarters as part of a multi-level renovation set to run through this year.

  • John Buckley
Southern Cross is considering a sale of Kerry Stokes’ beloved West Australian newspaper.

Southern Cross mulls sale of Kerry Stokes’ beloved West Australian newspaper

The new owners of Kerry Stokes’ beloved West Australian publishing assets have in recent weeks discussed the possibility of selling the assets.

  • John Buckley