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Billionaires
Rupert Murdoch fails in bid to change family trust
The move was an attempt by the 93-year-old to cement his eldest son Lachlan Murdoch’s control of the family empire after his death.
- by Calum Jaspan
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Ray Hadley’s 2GB successor revealed
Sports broadcaster, NRL caller and journalist Mark Levy will take over as 2GB Mornings host.
- by Calum Jaspan
British streamer closes in on Foxtel
News Corp is edging closer to selling its pay TV and streaming business, with a deal potentially putting the company that broadcasts AFL and NRL games into foreign hands.
- by Calum Jaspan
Hutchie’s birthday cake and a tale of two Christmas parties
A pub in South Yarra played host to a couple of celebrations on Thursday evening.
- by Calum Jaspan
Money, power and ... Rupert descend on Lachlan Murdoch’s Christmas bash
Australia’s politicians, media figures and power players descended on Lachlan and Sarah Murdoch’s Bellevue Hill mansion for their highly exclusive and renowned Christmas bash.
- by Calum Jaspan
ABC chair Kim Williams v Joe Rogan: Australia makes its choice
Their spat went global – now the numbers are in.
- by Stephen Brook, Kishor Napier-Raman and Calum Jaspan
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Media & marketing
Kyle and Jackie O struggles put KIIS FM owner in tailspin
KIIS FM’s owner ARN is taking some drastic action to free up cash as it looks to lock in its star breakfast duo for another 10 years.
- by Calum Jaspan
Greens to call News Corp execs to greenwashing inquiry over gas ads
Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young says News Corp should explain its alleged attempt to disguise paid “propaganda” as news.
- by Calum Jaspan
Nine star and news boss sue company in wake of culture review
Senior reporter Airlie Walsh launched legal action days after the company’s sacked Queensland news boss complained to the Fair Work Commission.
- by Calum Jaspan
The Murdochs want to get rid of Foxtel. There’s just one problem
Almost 30 years after it set up the pay TV business, News Corp wants to cut the cord. However, finding a willing buyer for Foxtel could be a challenge.
- by Calum Jaspan
Ray Hadley knocked off top spot after 20 years
Retiring 2GB star Ray Hadley has lost his first radio ratings survey since 2004, breaking a streak of 160 wins.
- by Calum Jaspan and Nell Geraets