Media
Ten to revive Wake in Fright
Darren DavidsonThe latest adaptation of the classic Australian novel will spearhead Network Ten’s 2017 programming schedule.
Seven West in crowdsource deal
The group will be able to use videos and photos from ASX-listed crowdsourcer Newzulu across its media.
Online push doesn’t stop decline
Darren DavidsonThe ABC’s audience reach declined in 2015-16 as a shift to online platforms failed to stop falls in television and radio.
exclusiveTriggs rejects 18C ‘bias’ claims
Hedley ThomasThe HRC has given giving Bill Leak a fortnight to produce evidence that he was not being racist in a cartoon.
ABC Catalyst team lose jobs
Staff on the controversial ABC science program have been told they will be made redundant.
Fairfax falls as Domain is hit
JAKE MITCHELL, DAMON KITNEYFairfax shares fell by 4.3 per cent to 77.5c yesterday, which took declines over the month to just under 20 per cent.
Nine’s Ken Sutcliffe calls time
An emotional Ken Sutcliffe announces his retirement live on air after 50 years in broadcasting | WATCH
EXCLUSIVEABC heads at odds on pay deal
EWIN HANNANChairman Jim Spigelman has rejected government claims that workplace bargaining policy applied to the ABC.
Fairfax hit by Domain slowdown
Jake MitchellFairfax shares have dived after it revealed that a sluggish listings market is dragging on its property platform.
Howard hits 18C cartoon inquiry
DENNIS SHANAHAN, JOE KELLYJohn Howard has hit out at the HRC over its investigation into Bill Leak for a cartoon in The Australian.
Facebook profit soars on ads
Deepa SeetharamanMobile now accounts for 84pc of Facebook’s advertising revenue, while profit more than doubled.
Stan worth up to $600m: CS
Jake MitchellThe streaming service could be worth up to $600m and may generate earnings of $20m in FY2019, according to analysts.
Time Warner lifts outlook
ANNE STEELE, KEACH HAGEYTime Warner raised its outlook for the year as growth in its cable TV and film arms buoyed its third-quarter result.
21st Century Fox lifts profit
KEACH HAGEYA strong film performance and a lift in revenue at its cable channels have boosted the media giant’s bottom line.
Gawker privacy ‘saga is over’
Lukas I. AlpertGawker has settled an invasion-of-privacy lawsuit with ex-wrestler Hulk Hogan, ending proceedings that shut down the website.
Gannett ditches bid for Tronc
LUKAS I. ALPERT, DANA CIMILLUCATronc shares plunge as the USA Today publisher ends its pursuit of its rival newspaper group.
Analyst gave questions to Clinton
CNN analyst Donna Brazile has been axed for sending debate questions in advance to the Clinton campaign.
ABC hits back over pay deal row
EWIN HANNANThe ABC has accused the Turnbull Government of a “fundamental challenge” to its independence.
Our Team
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Darren Davidson
Media Editor
Sydney Bureau, Australia
Darren Davidson is The Australian's media editor. He has worked for several British newspapers and magazines. He began working part-time on a local London newspaper aged 14, and holds a BA [Hons] in History.davidsond@theaustralian.com.au
Twitter: @darrendavidson
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Chris Mitchell
Journalist
Sydney Bureau, Australia
Chris Mitchell began his career in 1973 in Brisbane, and joined The Australian in 1984. He was appointed editor of The Australian in 1992 and editor in chief of Queensland Newspapers in 1995. He returned to Sydney as editor in chief of The Australian in 2002 and held that position until his retirement in December 2015.mitchellc@theaustralian.com.au
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Jake Mitchell
Media Reporter
Sydney Bureau, Australia
Jake has been a journalist since 2012 when he started at The Australian Financial Review. He covered media and marketing, and was most recently joint Street Talk editor at the paper. Jake joined The Australian in 2015 to cover the media and marketing round.jake.mitchell@theaustralian.com.au
Twitter: @JakeMitchellOz
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Mark Day
Journalist
Sydney Bureau, Australia
Mark has been a journalist for 51 years, as a reporter, editor and columnist. He has been a newspapers, magazines and radio station proprietor, radio and TV host, author and blogger. He was a founding columnist for Media in 1999.mday@ozemail.com.au
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Michael Bodey
Journalist
Sydney Bureau, Australia
Michael is a media writer for The Australian and was previously arts editor, showbiz editor and media editor at The Daily Telegraph and film critic for The Age. John Laws describes him as "a very average journalist."bodeym@theaustralian.com.au
Twitter: @michaelbodey
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