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Should Paul Barry be the last journalist to host Media Watch?
With Barry about to end his 11-year tenure in the hot seat, the ABC could hand over the task of keeping the outlets honest to someone outside the so-called media bubble.
- by Calum Jaspan
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‘National campfire’ not so cosy: New chair’s speech puts ABC on notice
Speaking in Melbourne, Kim Williams called for investment as well as accountability, warning that Australians are “voting with their podcasts”.
- by Calum Jaspan and Stephen Brook
Opinion
Opinion
The public has voted on the next Media Watch host, and you’re in for a shock
With a couple of notable exceptions, the permanent hosting role usually goes to an older white man towards the twilight of his career. Not this time.
- by Antoinette Lattouf
Lehrmann defamation case judge to headline women’s media conference
Justice Michael Lee and Ita Buttrose are set to share the stage for an upcoming event.
- by Noel Towell and Kishor Napier-Raman
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ABC
Media Watch host Paul Barry to leave after 11 years
Media Watch’s longest-serving presenter, Paul Barry, will step down from the ABC show in December.
- by Calum Jaspan
Opinion
Opinion
Jarryd Hayne and Peter Costello brought back my PTSD as a photographer
There is little sympathy for a photojournalist with PTSD. I suppose people think it’s all part of an “interesting” day’s work.
- by Sam Mooy
Julia Gillard's ex-boyfriend Bruce Wilson attacks photographer
Former union official Bruce Wilson, the ex-partner of former prime minister Julia Gillard, has attacked a photographer outside a royal commission hearing in Sydney. Vision: Nine News
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News Corp
News Corp to cut sales staff, up to 80 jobs to go
The cuts come during an advertising downturn affecting the whole media industry and the company’s bid to find up to $65 million in savings.
- by Calum Jaspan
Opinion
Bruce Gordon
The man who wears the crown in Nine’s Game of Thrones
Billionaire Bruce Gordon began his career juggling apples at his father’s suburban fruit stand – useful experience for any Nine directorial shuffle.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Analysis
Nine Entertainment
Who is Nine’s new chair Catherine West?
Nine’s new chair faces a raft of operational and structural challenges beyond the findings of a looming review into the culture in its embattled television division.
- by Calum Jaspan
Costello exit from Nine proves costly with no golden parachute
Peter Costello will forfeit $374,000 in annual remuneration after the former treasurer’s premature resignation from Nine.
- by Calum Jaspan