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Picking fights with social media giants seems to be ending in tears
Australia’s government and regulators have plenty of allies in their attempts to rein in the behaviour of platform owners – but it’s just not that easy.
- by Elizabeth Knight
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The young Queenslanders tasked with selling Brisbane to the world
For four weeks in 2032, two Brisbane-made brands will be among the most recognisable on the planet – and three First Nations students may be to thank for it.
- by Cameron Atfield
Today show reporter Sam Rubin dies suddenly at 64
The much-loved US entertainment presenter hosted his regular segment just hours before his death.
- by Daniella White
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Israel begins evacuation of Rafah, warns ‘powerful’ operation near
Defence Minister Yoav Gallant claimed Hamas wasn’t serious about a deal and warned of “a powerful operation in the very near future in Rafah”.
- by Sam Mednick and Josef Federman
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ABC
Breaking news: Will social media kill the evening bulletin?
Competition from agile digital outlets and social media giants is forcing a major rethink of how TV news is delivered, and who is best suited to do so.
- by Calum Jaspan
Ruining the ‘aha’ moment: Why movie trailers give too much away
Why watch the movie if the trailer has already shown you every twist, stunt and gag? It turns out we might be to blame.
- by Nell Geraets
How letter to the editor exposed a fake identity and earned an ICAC referral
On Wednesday, the editor of the Southern Highlands Express referred the local MP to the corruption watchdog. By Thursday, the bizarre saga took on another life.
- by Anthony Segaert and Max Maddison
Seven promotes controversial editor accused of lewd, drunken behaviour
Embattled TV network calls on a bloke who has known his fair share of controversy to help with the recovery.
- by Noel Towell and Kishor Napier-Raman
From a Saturday afternoon session at the Sacky to an ugly street ruckus
NRL personality Paul Kent had settled in at a pub that had a table reserved for him and his mates. Hours later he was embroiled in a violent altercation that threatens his decades-long media career.
- by Chris Barrett
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Seven West Media
Seven news gets a new boss with no TV experience
The West Australian Newspapers editor-in-chief Anthony De Ceglie will lead Seven’s suite of news programs as former Seven news boss Craig McPherson steps down.
- by Calum Jaspan
Man charged over alleged street fight with NRL presenter Paul Kent
A man will face court charged with affray after an alleged incident involving the senior Daily Telegraph and Fox Sports NRL journalist on Saturday night was filmed and circulated on social media.
- by Jessica McSweeney