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SMH still the nation’s most-read masthead
One in three Australian readers turn to The Sydney Morning Herald for their news.
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The Age maintains position as Victoria’s most read masthead
The Age is once again Victoria’s most-read newspaper, with a cross-platform readership of 4.8 million.
Seven launches ‘highbrow’ online news publication despite downturn
The Nightly will publish a 34-page digital edition at 6pm from Monday to Friday, supported by a website and featuring prominent Seven West columnists.
- by Calum Jaspan
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Social media
$1b for journalism at risk in new warning over Google, Facebook
Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg and former competition boss Rod Sims have urged the Albanese government to enforce the media bargaining code struck three years ago, when they stared down the social media giants.
- by David Crowe
Network bosses argue against TV manufacturers ‘clipping their ticket’
Executives from Australia’s major networks and public broadcasters say laws ensuring free-to-air apps are easily available on smart TVs are essential.
- by Calum Jaspan
Former digital darling Vice Media to slash jobs, shutter website
The once-swashbuckling media company geared to a younger audience plans to lay off several hundred employees and no longer publish on vice.com.
Age and Herald journalists honoured at Australian Sports Commission awards
Read our stories on gay basketballer Isaac Humphries, Collingwood captain Darcy Moore and the Eddie Jones saga that were voted among last year’s best sports writing.
Foxtel hopes new Hubbl bundle will lure back customers
Foxtel is launching a new streaming bundle product, bringing free-to-air television and streaming services under one roof.
- by Calum Jaspan
Nine to become new home of the Melbourne Cup
Broadcast rights for the Melbourne Cup have been secured by the Nine Network, striking a deal with the Victoria Racing Club and Tabcorp.
- by Calum Jaspan and Amelia McGuire
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Ten Network
Top local Paramount executive departs as cuts filter through media industry
Jarrod Villani, co-lead of the Australian operation, has exited after three years with the media giant.
- by Calum Jaspan
‘We really love each other, but...’ Narelda Jacobs on not needing Mum’s approval
The journalist and presenter opens up about her sexuality, politics and family.
- by Benjamin Law