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Media warned to chase truth, not clickbait and outrage

Media warned to chase truth, not clickbait and outrage

Democracy shouldn't be taken for granted in an age of misinformation and public distrust, a veteran journalist has warned as he urges media outlets to adapt.

Radio silence for Sandilands as contract deadline looms

Radio silence for Sandilands as contract deadline looms

Radio silence for Sandilands as contract deadline looms

Radio silence for Sandilands as contract deadline looms

Embattled radio host Kyle Sandilands says he expects his employer to honour his multimillion-dollar contract as he waits to hear whether he will be fired.

Sandilands plots radio return, denies contract breach

Sandilands plots radio return, denies contract breach

Sandilands plots radio return, denies contract breach

Sandilands plots radio return, denies contract breach

Kyle Sandilands insists his spat with co-host Jackie O is not a breach of contract and says the bid to tear up his $100 million deal is "not a genuine process".

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Limiting screen time not enough to protect kids: study

Limiting screen time not enough to protect kids: study

The transition from primary school to high school is the most dangerous period for kids to develop mental health issues from being online, a study has found.

Porn age checks 'won't stop' teens from seeking content

Porn age checks 'won't stop' teens from seeking content

Australians are being blocked from accessing porn websites as strict age verification controls come into effect, while VPNs apps have surged in popularity.

Tributes flow after final call for king of one-liners

Tributes flow after final call for king of one-liners

A renowned broadcaster, famous for having a one-liner ready to go, and whose voice became an integral part of the Australian sporting lexicon, has died aged 76.

'Show must go on': host addresses Kyle, Jackie O split

'Show must go on': host addresses Kyle, Jackie O split

After Kyle Sandilands and Jackie Henderson's absurd on-air divorce, KIIS FM's afternoon host has stepped in to lead the morning program in their absence.

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Radio network confirms end of Kyle and Jackie O show

Radio network confirms end of Kyle and Jackie O show

Radio network confirms end of Kyle and Jackie O show

Radio network confirms end of Kyle and Jackie O show

Jackie "O" Henderson has quit her lucrative radio show, ending a 25-year broadcast partnership with shock jock Kyle Sandilands after an on-air spat.

'Misleading': top judge rejects court secrecy claims

'Misleading': top judge rejects court secrecy claims

'Misleading': top judge rejects court secrecy claims

'Misleading': top judge rejects court secrecy claims

A study claiming open justice laws have failed to keep suppression orders in check has used incomplete data, a law academic says.

Paramount and Warner Bros to combine streaming services

Paramount and Warner Bros to combine streaming services

Paramount and Warner Bros to combine streaming services

Paramount and Warner Bros to combine streaming services

Paramount+ and HBO Max will combine their streaming portfolios into a single platform after Paramount's successful bid for Warner Bros Discovery.

Warner Bros signs $US110 billion deal with Paramount

Warner Bros signs $US110 billion deal with Paramount

Warner Bros signs $US110 billion deal with Paramount

Warner Bros signs $US110 billion deal with Paramount

Warner Bros Discovery has agreed to a $A155 billion takeover deal by Paramount Skydance.

Instagram to send parental alerts for mental health

Instagram to send parental alerts for mental health

Instagram to send parental alerts for mental health

Instagram to send parental alerts for mental health

Australian parents will receive alerts from Instagram if their children repeatedly search for terms relating to suicide or self-harm under a new feature.

Social media ban study to track thousands of families

Social media ban study to track thousands of families

Social media ban study to track thousands of families

Social media ban study to track thousands of families

The internet watchdog has launched a study into 4000 Australian families to determine the impact and effectiveness of the world-first social media ban.

Merged media group upbeat despite chief's sudden exit

Merged media group upbeat despite chief's sudden exit

Merged media group upbeat despite chief's sudden exit

Merged media group upbeat despite chief's sudden exit

Southern Cross Media has played up the value of its new TV assets, which under its previous owner battled a weaker ad market and competition from streamers.

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Kate makes first public appearance since Andrew arrest

British Princess Kate has made her first public appearance since the arrest of former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

Zuckerberg denies at trial that Instagram targets kids

Mark Zuckerberg has sparred with lawyers in a Los Angeles courtroom as he defended Meta's practices in an unprecedented trial over youth social media addiction.

The Godfather, Apocalypse Now star Robert Duvall dies

Tributes are pouring in for Robert Duvall, who played Tom Hagen in The Godfather and the napalm-loving colonel in Apocalypse Now, after his death at 95.

Guthrie family not suspects in kidnapping

Members of Nancy Guthrie's family have been ruled out as suspects in her disappearance but police say a backpack captured in CCTV vision might provide clues.

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Literary journal Meanjin back from the dead

The axed literary journal Meanjin is back, to be run out of the city where it was originally founded 85 years ago.

Grooming claims spark Roblox kid-friendly rating review

The communications minister has requested an urgent meeting with controversial gaming host Roblox, while her opponent has labelled her too slow to act.

Artificial announcers to be outed in radio rule refresh

Radio stations must reveal if they are using AI voices to host radio shows under a revised code of practice although rules will not apply to all segments.

Savannah Guthrie: family is at 'hour of desperation'

Savannah Guthrie says her family is “at an hour of desperation” in the search for her kidnapped mother Nancy, ahead of a looming ransom deadline.

Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga wow Super Bowl with unity message

Bad Bunny was joined by Lady Gaga and Latino superstar Ricky Martin in a vibrant and energetic Super Bowl half-time show performed almost entirely in Spanish.

Australian social media ban both a success and failure

Australian laws banning children from social media have the world talking but two months in, experts say they are far from foolproof.

Online creators working to disrupt the police narrative

Standing outside police recruitment events, armed with 'you shouldn't be a cop' flyers, Tom Raue hopes to change Australians' minds.

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