Media Diary
Record for bogan Bachelorette
Strange case of missing Costello
Sun shines on Gold Coast Logies
Peter Luck dies at 73
Gold Coast likes the Logies
ABC takes fake news to new level
Aunty off the planet
Station shuts down for equality
Shand sniffs out $2m windfall
Murdoch’s brutal Trump rebuke
Worner loses bonus over Amber
Daily Mail editor quits
ABC digital takes aim at rivals
Worner’s post-Amber headache
Day reflects on career
Worner changes his tune
Ninja finale bigger than Rio
Balakumar’s Mamamia stoush
Doctor Who needs major surgery
Foreign orders
more stories
Fairfax outlines Domain spin-off
Darren DavidsonFairfax Media has pulled back the curtain on plans to separate star asset Domain from its traditional media businesses.
A moving farewell to ‘Mummy’
Caroline Overington30 years after his bid to control the family newspaper company went awry, young Warwick Fairfax came home to say farewell.
Domain reveals agents scheme
Darren DavidsonInvestors have finally got a closer look at Domain’s controversial real estate agent commission scheme.
‘Good’: ABC staffer lauds assault
Stephen BrookAn ABC employee has welcomed the alleged assault of former Prime Minister Tony Abbott in an email to colleagues.
Hewson ‘loose’ on republic
Gerard HendersonFormer Lib leader’s “myth’’ over Howard referendum; Hobart reporter in search of Abbott’s lip.
Greg Ellis to join Domain board
Darren DavidsonEllis’ appointment has revived speculation about a deal between Fairfax and H&F, ahead of a Nov 2 vote on the Domain spin-off.
Changing languages at SBS
SBS Radio has scrapped 12 language channels and added seven others to reflect the changing ears of Australia.
oOh!media names new chair
Samantha WoodhillOutdoor ad company oOh!media has says Tony Faure will replace Michael Anderson as its chairman.
Seven West, Prime talks fail
Stuart CondieShares in Prime have sunk after talks with Seven West Media over a potential merger failed to reach an agreement.
Fairfax growth slows, IPO looms
Darren DavidsonRevenue growth is declining as the publisher details plans for a $1.5bn-plus stockmarket listing.
About Media
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Darren Davidson
Media Editor
Sydney Bureau, Australia
Darren Davidson is The Australian's media editor. Prior to joining The Australian in 2011, he was the editor of AdNews. He began his career in London where he undertook a cadetship, before writing for newspapers and magazines including The Daily Telegraph and Campaign. He began working part-time on a local newspaper aged 14, and holds a BA [Hons] in History.davidsond@theaustralian.com.au
Twitter: @darrendavidson
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Stephen Brook
Diarist
Sydney Bureau, Australia
A former media editor of The Australian, Stephen Brook spent eight years in Britain before rejoining The Australian in 2011. Brook is a former deputy editor of mediaguardian.co.uk and was previously features editor at The Australian. -
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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Mark Ritson
Sydney Bureau, Australia
Mark Ritson is an adjunct professor at Melbourne Business School. He has a PhD in Marketing and works as an international brand consultant. He has been voted Professional Publishers Association Business Columnist of the Year in the UK three times.m.ritson@mbs.edu
Twitter: @markritson
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