News & current affairs
‘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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- ABC
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
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- Media & marketing
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
‘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
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.
‘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
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 to become News24
Sky News Australia announced its new name on Friday after being forced to rebrand.
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.
- Cameron Myles
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