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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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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
James Murdoch in 2023.

James Murdoch buys New York magazine, Vox podcasts for $419 million

Murdoch said the acquisition “reflects both our interest in the forward edge of culture and our deep commitment to ambitious journalism and agenda-setting conversations”.

  • Christopher Palmeri
These are the first public comments from any of the siblings since James Murdoch’s lengthy interview with American magazine The Atlantic in February.

James Murdoch makes $418m offer for US media assets: report

Rupert Murdoch’s younger son is looking to make his own mark in American media after cashing out of the family empire last year following a bitter court battle.

  • Christopher Palmeri
Shareholder activist Stephen Mayne is seeking a seat on the Brisbane Broncos board - and wants News Corp out of the club.

An activist’s bid for Broncos to oust News Corp as major shareholder

Crikey founder Stephen Mayne says News Corp’s control of the Broncos is “a gerrymander that would make Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen blush”.

  • Cameron Atfield
Peter FitzSimons, Kate McClymont.

Kate McClymont has been threatened, ridiculed and abused. But that’s not what brought her to tears

Our youngest to our longest-serving journalists reveal what it means to work at the Herald and some of their big, memorable moments.

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US President Donald Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein (inset) were friends.

Judge dismisses Trump’s lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch over Epstein story

The president said he intended to re-file the lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal over an article that revealed he contributed to a “birthday book” for Jeffrey Epstein in 2003.

  • Michael Koziol
Statements from both News Corp and Fox Corp said a mutual resolution on the legal proceedings related to the Murdoch Family Trust was reached.

They embarrassed Rupert Murdoch and learnt nothing. Why Melbourne remain on the nose

On the field, they are champions led by a champion coach. Off the field, the Storm’s front office come across as bullies.

  • Neil Breen
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern, right, and her partner Clarke Gayford following her 2020 election victory.

Sydney over Melbourne? Jacinda Ardern develops a taste for Curl Curl

The former New Zealand prime minister is poised to snub the spiritual home of progressive politics in Australia in favour of Curl Curl on Sydney’s northern beaches.

  • John Buckley and Michael Idato
Sarah Murdoch reaches out to embrace Ryan Stokes at the Australian Open.

What media rivalry? Sarah Murdoch and Ryan Stokes in friendly embrace at tennis

The families have long been competitors, but in real life, it seems, relations are much friendlier.

  • Stephen Brook, Cara Waters and John Buckley