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Ten accused of fabricating Bruce Lehrmann ‘whodunnit’

Ten accused of fabricating Bruce Lehrmann ‘whodunnit’

Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson withheld Bruce Lehrmann’s identity to manufacture a mystery and boost ratings, a court has been told.

Lehrmann called 'national joke' on return to lion's den

Lehrmann called 'national joke' on return to lion's den

Lehrmann called 'national joke' on return to lion's den

Lehrmann called 'national joke' on return to lion's den

Already ridiculed over a failed lawsuit, Australia's "national joke" Bruce Lehrmann is challenging findings he likely raped colleague Brittany Higgins

Political hiatus keeps media gag on killer granny

Political hiatus keeps media gag on killer granny

Political hiatus keeps media gag on killer granny

Political hiatus keeps media gag on killer granny

A grandmother who was convicted of murdering her partner on their yacht wants to overturn a parole condition preventing her from speaking to the media.

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Women in media to discuss challenges, hopes for sector

Women in media to discuss challenges, hopes for sector

Female representation in the media, politics and workplaces will be examined at an annual Women in Media conference.

'Hero' surgeon loses defamation case against Nine

'Hero' surgeon loses defamation case against Nine

High-profile orthopedic surgeon Munjed Al Muderis sued over reports on his practice but a court has ruled the reporting was in the public interest.

News Corp boss issues warning on AI vandalism threats

News Corp boss issues warning on AI vandalism threats

Despite falling news media revenues, News Corp has boosted earnings as its expands into content licensing in its first full-year earnings since selling Foxtel.

Musicians, actors, writers call for protection from AI

Musicians, actors, writers call for protection from AI

More than two in every three creative workers want the federal government to restrict the use of artificial intelligence to protect their jobs.

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No Lattouf contempt probe after Nine names lobbyists

No Lattouf contempt probe after Nine names lobbyists

No Lattouf contempt probe after Nine names lobbyists

No Lattouf contempt probe after Nine names lobbyists

Nine will not be prosecuted by the Federal Court for contempt after publishing the names of lobbyists who complained about an ABC radio host's pro-Gaza views.

'Embarrassed': ABC's Lattouf legal bill to top $2m

'Embarrassed': ABC's Lattouf legal bill to top $2m

'Embarrassed': ABC's Lattouf legal bill to top $2m

'Embarrassed': ABC's Lattouf legal bill to top $2m

Defending its sacking of a radio presenter will likely cost the Australian public broadcaster more than $2 million, a year after rejecting a settlement offer.

'Cancel culture': fired pro-Gaza ABC host awarded $70k

'Cancel culture': fired pro-Gaza ABC host awarded $70k

'Cancel culture': fired pro-Gaza ABC host awarded $70k

'Cancel culture': fired pro-Gaza ABC host awarded $70k

The ABC could face significant penalties after being ordered to pay $70,000 in damages to a fill-in radio host fired for posting about Israeli actions in Gaza.

Reporter's prison torture cost of political posturing

Reporter's prison torture cost of political posturing

Reporter's prison torture cost of political posturing

Reporter's prison torture cost of political posturing

Being a human pawn in geopolitical chess became Chinese-Australian journalist Cheng Lei's fate while imprisoned by China for more than three years.

Social media a growing force in news for Australians

Social media a growing force in news for Australians

Social media a growing force in news for Australians

Social media a growing force in news for Australians

Despite concerns about influencers spreading misinformation, social media has overtaken online news platforms as Australians' preferred source of news.

Sad but simple explanations in veteran's lost appeal

Sad but simple explanations in veteran's lost appeal

Sad but simple explanations in veteran's lost appeal

Sad but simple explanations in veteran's lost appeal

There was no widespread conspiracy in the silence over Ben Roberts-Smith's war crimes, judges have found in dismissing the disgraced veteran's appeal.

Head of US broadcaster resigns amid Trump tension

Head of US broadcaster resigns amid Trump tension

Head of US broadcaster resigns amid Trump tension

Head of US broadcaster resigns amid Trump tension

The CBS CEO has quit after 60 Minutes executive producer Bill Owens resigned after Donald Trump launched a billion-dollar lawsuit against the news magazine.

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Roberts-Smith to take war crimes claims to High Court

Disgraced veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has vowed to head to the nation’s highest court after he lost an appeal against findings that he engaged in war crimes.

Disgraced veteran to learn fate over war crimes claims

Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith will learn whether he has been successful in his bid to clear his name after he was accused of being a war criminal.

No tuning out as influencers reshape political campaign

Politicians need to find new ways to reach young voters or risk irrelevance, one of Australia's most prominent social media commentators says.

The 'fact check' network waging a war on truth

A Russia-backed "fact-check network" has listed a controversial Australian academic among its contributors as the Kremlin shifts its information war efforts.

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Hearing may give glimpse of spat over Murdoch empire

Media organisations want a Nevada court to make public a bitter legal battle over who will control Rupert Murdoch's media empire after his death.

Feuding journo and veteran stare down over taped call

Disgraced veteran Ben Roberts-Smith and the journalist who exposed his alleged war crimes have exchanged a cold look after a marathon probe into a taped call.

Journalist admits 'subterfuge' as veteran seeks retrial

An investigative journalist has admitted to using 'deceptive methods' as he faces claims he gained an illegal insight into Ben Roberts-Smith’s legal strategy.

'You owe me': text inflames veteran's bid for retrial

A tip-off to an investigative journalist who levelled war crime claims at a decorated veteran has raised eyebrows amid a push for a retrial.

Journalist barred from war crime hearing after surprise

As a former SAS soldier stands accused of war crimes during the Afghan War, an award-winning journalist has been forced to leave the courtroom.

War veteran's parents slam ‘concerning’ secret call

A secret conversation between a journalist and Ben Roberts-Smith’s ex-lover could explain the decorated soldier’s bruising defamation loss, his parents believe.

Media laws to stay despite US tech giant threat

Social media companies have urged US President Donald Trump to punish Australia over laws forcing platforms to pay media outlets for content.

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