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Darren Davidson, Jake MitchellBoland back in job-share deal
Darren Davidson, Jake Mitchell60 Minutes pioneer on outer
Darren Davidson, Jake MitchellSally Faulkner’s Beirut tell-all
Darren Davidson, Jake MitchellPM meets with industry leaders
Darren Davidson, Jake Mitchell‘Independent’ Fairfax’s lesson
Darren Davidson, Jake MitchellDenton, Gyngell float talk show
Darren Davidson, Jake Mitchell60 Minutes flushed down the loo
Darren Davidson, Jake MitchellBruce Gordon changes tunes
Darren Davidson, Jake MitchellStan could be man for 60 Minutes
darren davidson, jake mitchellSky News not Credlin’s limit
Darren Davidson, Jake MitchellMichael Usher’s new role
Darren Davidson, Jake MitchellCatalano in race to lead Fairfax
Darren Davidson, Jake MitchellFairfax publishing finale closer
Darren DavidsonEddie’s road to redemption
Darren Davidson, Christine LacySheffield on mag merry-go-round
Darren Davidson, christine lacyNew Age fashion not streetwise
Michael BodeyDavid Leckie leaves Seven
Darren DavidsonPeople’s woman has a view
Michael Bodey, Jake MitchellNine boss Marks clears decks
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Aunty undermining its charter
CHRIS KENNYThe last thing anybody needs is a publicly funded national broadcaster.
Seven West in crowdsource deal
The group will be able to use videos and photos from ASX-listed crowdsourcer Newzulu across its media.
18C free speech ‘a live issue’
Rachel BaxendalePM gives strongest indication yet he would support a parliamentary inquiry into issues relating to freedom of speech.
Ten to revive Wake in Fright
Darren DavidsonThe latest adaptation of the classic Australian novel will spearhead Network Ten’s 2017 programming schedule.
Triggs 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.
21st Century Fox surges
Keach HageyGains posted are driven by higher cable subscriptions and advertising revenue, as well as film and TV studios.
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.
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.
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.
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.
About Media
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