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Lehrmann, the Murdochs, Ita Buttrose and media’s big hits in 2023
The media industry’s year was filled with shock resignations, succession plans and landmark court rulings.
- by Calum Jaspan
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‘Unlawful termination’: Antoinette Lattouf claims ABC chief made call to sack her
Antoinette Lattouf was asked not to return on Wednesday for the remaining two shifts on her contract over social media posts about the Israel-Hamas conflict.
- by Calum Jaspan
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Communications minister critical of ABC board process to appoint David Anderson in 2019
Michelle Rowland says cabinet guidelines stipulate that full-time chief executive roles, including the top jobs at the ABC, SBS, and Australia Post require the prime minister’s approval.
- by Calum Jaspan
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Why the ABC canned The Drum (and Ita saved Q+A)
The abrupt demise of The Drum shocked viewers, upset staff and once again shone a light on the ABC’s lack of news strategy.
- by Jenna Price
Nine journalist not required to disclose sources, judge rules
Justice Robert Bromwich ruled that the public interest in journalist Charlotte Grieve maintaining the confidentiality of her sources exceeded the public interest in her being forced to disclose their identities.
- by Harriet Alexander
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Josh Szeps’ ABC exit brought forward after Sky News appearance
The host of ABC Sydney Afternoons has abruptly left the broadcaster after an unauthorised appearance on Sharri Markson’s Sky News program last week.
- by Calum Jaspan
Facebook and Google to face ACCC oversight under tougher rules for using news
A revenue stream worth about $200 million a year for Australian news providers is at stake at a time when they say they need fair compensation.
- by David Crowe
Morry Schwartz installs ad executive as head of Schwartz Media
The publisher of The Saturday Paper, The Monthly and 7am Podcast will have a new boss.
- by Calum Jaspan
The maverick journalist who irritated several US presidents
A journalist who famously refused to attend Washington press briefings is celebrated in a new documentary.
- by Tom Ryan
Cancellations show natural evolution says ABC’s content boss, amid push for ‘brave change’
The corporation’s recently arrived content chief faces a tough task in delivering for audiences on an ever-increasing array of digital platforms.
- by Calum Jaspan
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ABC axes The Drum; last episode to air this week
Nightly current affairs and news panel show The Drum has been decommissioned by the ABC, with its last episode set to air this Friday.
- by Calum Jaspan