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The shadow of US President Donald Trump looms large over the implosion of 60 Minutes in the US.

‘Sanctimonious’ stars or guardians of journalism? 60 Minutes’ implosion tightens Trump’s media grip

When new executive producer Nick Bilton gathered staff to discuss his plans for the show, what was meant to be a polite meet-and-greet soon turned to disaster.

  • Bevan Shields

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Mahmood Fazal reporting for the ABC’s Four Corners program.

Four Corners reporter sacked over external podcast

The reporter’s appearances on a controversial crime podcast triggered a lengthy internal investigation at the ABC.

  • Calum Jaspan

Here Today, gone tomorrow? The gospel according to Karl

Breakfast TV budgie smuggler Karl Stefanovic is recasting himself as a culture warrior. Is his new podcast the evolution of a digital brand, or an exit strategy?

  • Michael Idato
Georgie Gardner: "Tim is a wonderful father and has enabled me to have a big job. He is calm and consistent, which 
is good for me."

‘An enormous privilege’: Georgie Gardner announces she is leaving Nine

The newsreader and former Today host said she was humbled that viewers had followed her career for 25 years.

  • Louise Rugendyke
Mel McLaughlin speaks out about her battle with lung cancer, a disease she lost her sister to a decade ago.
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7 News presenter Mel McLaughlin opens up about her cancer diagnosis

Mel McLaughlin speaks out about her battle with lung cancer, a disease she lost her sister to a decade ago.

John F. Kennedy, Jr. and Daryl Hannah.

‘Appalling’, ‘textbook misogyny’: Daryl Hannah slams Bessette-Kennedy TV series

The 65-year-old Splash and Kill Bill actor spoke out about her portrayal in a new TV series about American royalty, Carolyn Bessette and John F. Kennedy Junior.

  • Lauren Ironmonger
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Michael Rowland was appointed national affairs reporter for the ABC’s flagship current affairs program, 7.30.

Michael Rowland to leave the ABC after 39 years amid wife’s illness

The veteran journalist said he was keen to spend more time with his wife Nikki and his wider family.

  • Nell Geraets
Sky News Australia announced its new name on Friday after being forced to rebrand.
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Sky News to become News24

Sky News Australia announced its new name on Friday after being forced to rebrand.

9News Perth sport presenters Paddy Sweeney and Alicia Molik.

Tennis champ locked in to serve up Perth’s sport news

Former grand slam doubles champion and Olympic medallist Alicia Molik has been picked as 9News Perth’s new sports presenter following the departure of Matthew Pavlich.

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Mark Beretta leaves Sunrise after 22 years.

Sunrise star reveals departure live on air

Sport anchor Mark Beretta finished a regular update then dropped the news he’s leaving the breakfast show after 22 years.

  • Bronte Gossling