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Calls for law as AI rogues plunder Australian creatives

Calls for law as AI rogues plunder Australian creatives

One actor's voice was cloned after producers cancelled his contract while another's was used in a pornographic ad without her consent, an AI inquiry has heard.

Australia to beam TV shows and bolster news in Pacific

Australia to beam TV shows and bolster news in Pacific

Australia to beam TV shows and bolster news in Pacific

Australia to beam TV shows and bolster news in Pacific

Australian TV shows will screen in the Indo-Pacific where local organisations will receive funding for news in a Commonwealth strategy aimed at deepening ties.

Nine to cull 200 jobs in latest mass media lay-offs

Nine to cull 200 jobs in latest mass media lay-offs

Nine to cull 200 jobs in latest mass media lay-offs

Nine to cull 200 jobs in latest mass media lay-offs

The publisher of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age plans to trim its staff by about four per cent after Meta declined to renew a lucrative content deal.

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Why Australian news could be banned from Facebook again

Why Australian news could be banned from Facebook again

Banishing Australian news content from Facebook could devastate media outlets and disadvantage audiences, an inquiry into social media has heard.

Assange release eases friction in Australia-US ties

Assange release eases friction in Australia-US ties

Less friction now that Julian Assange is free will help Australia's relationships with both the US and UK, a geopolitical expert says.

'Deal of the century': Lehrmann hit with $2m legal bill

'Deal of the century': Lehrmann hit with $2m legal bill

Bruce Lehrmann's bankruptcy is becoming more likely after he was ordered to pay $2 million to Ten for its costs of defending his failed defamation case.

Russia begins secret spying trial for US reporter

Russia begins secret spying trial for US reporter

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has appeared in a Russian court as his trial for espionage begins behind closed doors.

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Sacked journo takes ABC to trial over anti-Israel post

Sacked journo takes ABC to trial over anti-Israel post

Sacked journo takes ABC to trial over anti-Israel post

Sacked journo takes ABC to trial over anti-Israel post

Talks have broken down between presenter Antoinette Lattouf and the ABC over an unfair dismissal claim, which will proceed to trial in the Federal Court.

'Never in doubt': Wilkinson defends Higgins rape report

'Never in doubt': Wilkinson defends Higgins rape report

'Never in doubt': Wilkinson defends Higgins rape report

'Never in doubt': Wilkinson defends Higgins rape report

A judge erred in ruling that Lisa Wilkinson acted unreasonably before reporting on allegations that Brittany Higgins was raped, the journalist's lawyers claim.

Australians among the most worried about misinformation

Australians among the most worried about misinformation

Australians among the most worried about misinformation

Australians among the most worried about misinformation

The voice referendum and wars abroad have helped spur a steep rise in concern among Australians about online misinformation well above the global average.

Landlord claims Lehrmann caused $13k in property damage

Landlord claims Lehrmann caused $13k in property damage

Landlord claims Lehrmann caused $13k in property damage

Landlord claims Lehrmann caused $13k in property damage

Bruce Lehrmann is facing claims for almost $20,000 to cover damage and rental loss from the owner of a luxury property in Sydney.

New chair to take reins as Costello quits Nine board

New chair to take reins as Costello quits Nine board

New chair to take reins as Costello quits Nine board

New chair to take reins as Costello quits Nine board

Nine Entertainment deputy chair Catherine West will take over as chair of the major media company following Peter Costello's exit.

Career stagnation, inequality risks media women exodus

Career stagnation, inequality risks media women exodus

Career stagnation, inequality risks media women exodus

Career stagnation, inequality risks media women exodus

Research on women in media reveals a growing dissatisfaction with the industry, driven by concerns about pay and a lack of promotional opportunities.

Costello quits as Nine boss after clash with journalist

Costello quits as Nine boss after clash with journalist

Costello quits as Nine boss after clash with journalist

Costello quits as Nine boss after clash with journalist

Former federal treasurer Peter Costello has stepped down as chairman of media company Nine Entertainment days after allegedly colliding with a reporter.

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Peter Costello under fire over airport reporter clash

The treatment of journalists has been called into question after Nine boss and former federal treasurer Peter Costello clashed with a reporter in an airport.

Mayor told to stand down by premier, council colleagues

A north Queensland mayor accused of misconduct says he is going nowhere despite growing political pressure to step aside.

Lehrmann lodges last-minute appeal for defamation loss

Bruce Lehrmann will appeal his defamation loss after a judge found claims that he raped fellow Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins were likely true.

Wilkinson's silk charged $8k a day for Lehrmann trial

Journalist Lisa Wilkinson paid thousands of dollars each day for the two barristers she recruited to defend a defamation case by Bruce Lehrmann, documents show.

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'Limited' chance of Lehrmann paying mammoth legal bill

Bruce Lehrmann will be on the hook for millions in costs after his defamation case spectacularly failed, but a judge says Ten may not get its money back.

'No real winners': Lehrmann to pay most of Ten's costs

Bruce Lehrmann will have to pay indemnity costs to Network Ten after a judge ruled allegations he raped Brittany Higgins were substantially true.

Lehrmann lawyers to receive no payment for failed case

Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers agreed not to charge any fees if he lost a defamation suit against Ten and Lisa Wilkinson, which led to him being declared a rapist.

Fugitive developer fails to revive defamation case

A judge has refused to restart Jean Nassif's defamation case against 2GB, noting the accused multimillion-dollar fraudster was unlikely to return to Australia.

Lehrmann given extra time to consider defamation appeal

Bruce Lehrmann has been granted an extension in which to appeal his failed defamation suit, as a court hears he will likely be liable to pay Ten's legal fees.

Nine brought to heel over cavoodle custody reports

A Sydney barrister will get $150,000 from Nine over its "extravagant, excessive and sensationalist" reporting of a bitter custody battle for Oscar the cavoodle.

No cash for veteran reporter's 'seven years of torture'

Journalist Stephen Barrett has failed to get a payout of almost $500,000 costs defending allegations of blackmailing the Plutus tax fraudsters.

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