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Profits up for Nine as board looks to replace Marks

Feb 24, 2021 at 06:20 pm by Staff

Nine Entertainment is still looking for a replacement for chief executive Hugh Marks, with the board considering internal candidates Chris Janz and Mike Sneesby plus one or tw.... Read More

Publisher counters digital with new print editions

Feb 23, 2021 at 08:01 pm by Staff

UK publisher Reach has launched its fourth print edition in recent weeks, as a battle develops with rival Newsquest. The print mastheads have included a Newport edition of its.... Read More

Major parties decide there's no need for media royal commission

Feb 21, 2021 at 08:15 pm by Staff

After just a day's Senate hearings, both the Coalition government and Labor have decided there is no need for an Australian royal commission into media diversity. The governme.... Read More

Media diversity inquiry hears about when Rupert 'pops in'

Feb 18, 2021 at 10:29 pm by Staff

Rupert Murdoch doesn't tell Australian editors what to write, but many get opportunities to learn what he thinks, senators learned today. The first sessions of the senate envi.... Read More

Cost-cutter Alden gets go-ahead for rest of Tribune

Feb 17, 2021 at 06:10 pm by Staff

Tribune Publishing has agreed to its acquisition by Alden Global Capital, which already owns almost 32 per cent of its equity of the company. The Chicago Tribune has reported.... Read More