Media summit shows hard work still ahead
It was billed as a struggling sector's chance to twist the arms of cross-bench Senators into passing new ownership laws, but instead senior media executives just ended up just shaking hands with government.
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Lucy Battersby
Lucy Battersby has covered trends, technology and telecommunications since joining The Age in 2008.
Pressure on the cross bench to scrap media cross-ownership laws
A rare mass gathering of media chief executives will put the heat on Labor and crossbenchers.
Media reform explainer: What is it and how does it work?
What will happen if the two-out-of-three rule is removed? Are any local content rules staying?
Media reforms close, but still without majority in the Senate
Cross bencher and former journalist Derryn Hinch has thrown his weight behind the government's proposed media reform bill.
Australians paying $31 billion in super fees every year
Australians are paying $31 billion in superannuation fees every year, with half that money going to funds that manage just 30 per cent of all accounts.
Full press gallery on politicians this week
A full press of media company chief executives will descend on Canberra this Wednesday in a rare display of pan-industry support for media reform laws.
Network Ten asked to explain share price drop
A low share price of 16 cents for Network Ten has attracted a price query from the stockmarket regulator.
Private fibre networks to price match NBN
Privately owned fibre broadband networks will not be able to charge more than NBN Co's wholesale prices, following a decision by the competition watchdog.
Who trusts telemarketers to regulate themselves?
Allowing the telemarketing industry to self-regulate the Do Not Call Register and identifying more ways to reduce industry red tape.
Optus has best mobile customer growth in five years
Optus has reported strong growth in revenue and mobile customers for its fourth quarter.
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