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ABC
Dr Norman Swan skewers ‘breathtaking incompetence’ of ABC app woes
The long-time radio host and medical expert has criticised the broadcaster after an update to its listen app disrupted services.
- by Calum Jaspan
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News rivals prove collaboration is key on recycling and environment
While competing hard for readers, Australia’s major print news outlets, including Nine and News Corp, have collaborated for years to ensure their product is clean and green.
- by Nick O'Malley
Nine banks on broadcast shift despite profit slump
Chair Catherine West says the media group has continued to perform well in a challenging market, and started this year “on a positive note” with its Olympics coverage.
- by Calum Jaspan
Nine’s Ben Fordham breached broadcast rules with Uber deal
The media watchdog says the top-rating breakfast radio host failed to properly disclose a commercial deal with the ride-share giant.
- by Calum Jaspan
Kyle and Jackie O continue to struggle in Melbourne’s radio wars
The Sydney duo’s foray into Victoria is still a work in progress, with their program languishing in seventh place in the fiercely competitive breakfast slot.
- by Calum Jaspan
‘Like the ’80s’: Seven’s ‘sexy Santa’ dancers leave staff scratching their heads
Seven West Media is yet to address staff in relation to a performance by four women dressed as “sexy Santas” in a town hall meeting last week.
- by Calum Jaspan
‘I would be regarded by most people as being very eccentric’: Kim Williams on the toughest job in media
The recently installed ABC chairman explains how he’s getting to grips with a “complicated beast” of a corporation.
- by Calum Jaspan
Outgoing boss urges ABC to ‘correct the record’ on women at the top
David Anderson wants more women promoted into senior executive roles at the broadcaster, and has pushed back against criticism of the ABC’s news coverage.
- by Calum Jaspan
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Executive shake-up
ABC managing director resigns from public broadcaster
David Anderson’s departure comes only months after new chair Kim Williams took up his post at the broadcaster.
- by Calum Jaspan
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Tragedy
‘Hard to think he’s not here’: Footy reporter’s dad pays tribute to son
Sam Landsberger’s father, Jake, says the endless tributes to his son are a testament to the fantastic relationships he forged with colleagues and sports stars alike.
- by Danny Russell, Lachlan Abbott and Cassandra Morgan
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Superannuation
Superannuation giant looks to sell The New Daily
Online news publication The New Daily is for sale after its owner conceded it no longer has a path to financial self-sustainability.
- by Calum Jaspan